I guess hunters in Oregon are going to have to get out the big check books when buying a license.
Hunters would have to pay more in license fees under a bill currently working its way through the Oregon Legislature.
After passing 25-2 in the Senate, House Bill 2260 now goes to Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, who officials say is expected to sign it.
If the bill passes, Oregon hunting licenses will climb from a minimum of $5 to a maximum of $107 next fall, depending on the type of license and whether they're purchased by a state resident or nonresident.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) says the increases will raise an additional $10 million during the next 2 years, which will be used to compensate ODFW biologists and game wardens. Without the money, the ODFW estimates it would need to cut as many as 69 jobs.
Got this from North American Hunter. Lawdog
