Duck hunters must choose from two bag limits when they register for HIP

Duck hunters must choose between two daily bag limits when they register for their Harvest Information Program number this year.

Nebraska and South Dakota are entering a new two-tier program starting with the 2021- 2022 regular duck season.

Tier I is the current traditional six-duck bag limit with species and sex restrictions. Tier II is a three-duck bag limit with no species or sex restrictions.

HIP registration begins Aug. 1. When hunters register, they will be asked whether they plan to hunt ducks. If so, they will be prompted to select a tier. Hunters will be bound to that bag limit for th...