Wisconsin DNR announces rate increases for nonresident hunting and fishing licenses 🏞️

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources announced an increase in numerous nonresident hunting and fishing license fees in a Tuesday, July 11 press release.

Rate changes are coming as part of the final 2024-25 budget enacted by Gov. Tony Evers. This marks the first fee hike since 2005.

New rates vary from an extra $5 to $40. Licenses for the 2023-2024 season will remain valid through March 31, 2024.

New Nonresident Hunting Fees include:

  • Annual Small Game: $90
  • Five-Day Small Game: $60
  • Deer: $200
  • Archery and Crossbow: $165
  • Turkey: $65
  • Furbearing Animal: $165

New Nonresident Fishing Fees are:

  • Individual One-Day: $15
  • Individual Annual: $55
  • Individual Four-Day: $29
  • Individual 15-Day: $33
  • Family Annual: $70
  • Family 15-Day: $45

Nonresident Combination License Fees now are:

  • Conservation Patron: $620
  • Sports License: $295

Hunters and anglers can buy licenses online via Go Wild, DNR Service Centers or from an authorized sales agent location.

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