Friday, April 06, 2007

Will Hunting And Fishing Licenses Soon Cost More?

CLEWISTON, FL. -- Other states charge $20 for a fishing license; Florida gets only $12. That�s why some anglers are actually calling on legislators to raise license fees this session to as much as $17.50.

Since 1989, resident anglers have not seen an increase in the cost of a recreational freshwater or saltwater fishing license. The saltwater fees have never changed since they were first authorized that year. Even with the possible increase to $17.50, Florida will still be below the national average of $20 or the cost-adjusted equivalent ($19.51) of the license fee�s buying power back in 1989.

The hunting license fee, currently $11, could also go up to $17.50. It hasn�t changed since 1979 (an equivalent today would be $30.55 and the national average is $30.45). Remember, these fees go to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for conservation and cannot be diverted to other uses.

If you want to beat the possible fee increase, consider buying a five-year freshwater fishing license right now. If you buy now, you�ll get the next five years at the current annual cost of $12 per year, plus you will automatically receive a free bonus of fishing-related products worth more than $60 all by themselves. This offer expires after the first 3,000 five-year freshwater fishing licenses are sold.

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