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States Seek Higher Wildlife Fees Amid Budget Deficits

5/3/2025

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is pushing for higher fishing and hunting license fees to tackle a looming $17 million deficit in wildlife funding, but GOP leaders are pushing back due to an ongoing audit. In a similar vein, Michigan lawmakers are also looking to increase fees for the first time in over ten years to support vital wildlife conservation efforts as revenues dwindle.

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Story summary

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is pushing for higher fishing and hunting license fees to tackle a looming $17 million deficit in wildlife funding, but GOP leaders are pushing back due to an ongoing audit. In a similar vein, Michigan lawmakers are also looking to increase fees for the first time in over ten years to support vital wildlife conservation efforts as revenues dwindle.