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

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

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.

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?

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

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?

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.

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

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!!!

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.