Lawmakers seek opinions on proposed DNR license hike
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> LANSING - Michigan residents can weigh in with their opinions and
> concerns on proposed hunting and fishing license fee increases at a
> Wednesday hearing with state lawmakers in Lansing, or by sending
> written comments by Dec. 15, according to a press release issued by
> State Rep. Howard Walker (R-Traverse City).
>
> "A Natural Resources Commission advisory panel has recommended
> increasing license fees in Michigan that would include doubling some
> resident license fees. Lawmakers really need to hear from the people
> that have a stake in the programs and the benefit from their
> investment - the hunters and anglers," said Walker in the press
> release. "As the DNR House Appropriations chair, I want to make sure
> we have properly gauged the wishes of Michigan's outdoor sports
> enthusiast before the Legislature acts on the panel's
recommendation."
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> The proposed license fee schedule includes doubling deer and turkey
> licenses from $15 per tag to $30 apiece. The deer combination license
> would increase from $30 to $75. Antlerless deer tags will triple
> going from $10 this year to $30, while bear hunters would also see a
> hefty increase with prices going from $15 per tag to $50.
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> The cost of an elk tag is proposed to double from the current rate of
> $100 to $200. Those who target waterfowl, small game and fur-bearers
> would also have license fee increases on the horizon under this
proposal.
>
> Fishermen would see an increase from $15 to $20 for a restricted
> license and the all-species version would increase from $28 to $40
> under the proposal.
>
> Although senior citizens would still receive a discount on their
> various licenses, the dramatic price hikes are even larger for this
> segment of the outdoor community. Seniors have been paying $6 for
> their deer and bear licenses, but that would increase to $24 and $40,
> respectively. Older anglers had been purchasing restricted fishing
> licenses for $6 and all-species for $11.20, but that would go up to
> $16 and $32, if approved.
>
> Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the House
> Appropriations DNR Subcommittee meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the
> House Appropriations Room on the third floor of the state Capitol
Building.
>
> Those who are unable to attend this special session can send written
> comments to Walker's Office via fax or e-mail. To fax a written
> comment call 1 (517) 373-9240 or e-mail comments to
[email protected].
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> "The more input lawmakers have, the more the final decision will
> reflect the stewardship necessary for our state's game resources and
> ensure the vitality of the industries that rely on them," said Walker
> encouraging sportsman to voice their opinions on this matter.
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