PA License Fee Increases....

[PABowhntr]

I just read an article in the local paper today about the possible license increase for PA hunting licenses. The list below is the current proposed changes for 2007......

Adult Resident -$34
Junior Resident -No change
Junior Resident combo -No change
Senior Resident -$19
Senior Lifetime -$124
Senior Lifetime combo -$299
Adult Nonresident -$150
Junior Nonresident -No change
Junior Nonresident combo -No change
Seven day Non Resident small game -$44

Resident Archery -$17
Nonresident Archer -$27
Resident Muzzleloader -$17
Nonresident Muzzleloader -$27
Resident Bear -$25
Nonresident Bear -$45
Resident Migratory Bird -$10
Nonresident Migratory Bird -$10

Doe tags...no change

Adult Resident Furtaker -$21
Junior resident Furtaker -no change
Senior resident Furtaker -$14
Senior Lifetime resident furtaker -no change
Adult nonresident furtaker -$84
Junior nonresident furtaker -no change

Proposed new licenses/tags

Sportsmans Package $139 - Would include resident adult hunting and furtaking licenses, all stamps and a subscription to the Game News

Resident Pheasant Stamp -$10
Nonresident Pheasant Stamp -$15
Resident Turkey Stamp -$5
Nonresident Turkey Stamp -$20

[cardeer]

that would make a total of 98 for me.Quess I am going to have to do something I have not done yet,I wanted to pull my share and have not taken advantage of the disabled veteran benefits yet they give on the licenses

[JeramyK]

I guess it was bound to increase sooner or later. Can't say that I'm surprised. I just wish they'd offer an adult lifetime license like some other states do.

[PABowhntr]

I believe it would put me at just over $100...all tags considered....

...though I like the idea of a lifetime adult resident license. How much would that run though at the current rate of increase? $500-$1000?

[BTBowhunter]

I'd be very interested in the lifetime license even if I am gettin long in the tooth!

[germain]

I might check into it also.But unfortunately I'm getting short on the tooth.Been grinding those babies in my sleep taking the enamel out.
Wonder if I'm dreaming about missing a big buck in October?

[Sniper151]

That's so the Pa. Game Commission can spend more money on the white tail deer study. They have pissed away 20 years of money and research and need to start another survey.

[PABowhntr]

They have pissed away 20 years of money and research and need to start another survey.

....that oughta start a really nice debate.....

[BTBowhunter]

I hate to say it but whatever happens it'll be just like gas prices....

I'll be doing whatever it takes, I'll be shellin out the $$$ when gas goes to $5/gal and I'll be buying hunting licenses till I die.

For me, hunting is right up there with oxygen!!!

[PA Bow/Flinter]

I guess I won't mind the increase as long as they are using the money to preseve hunting/trapping, wildlife, and the outdoor spirit.