ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The state Department of Fish and Game has announced that fees will increase for sport fishing, hunting and trapping licenses starting next year.
KTUU-TV reports the agency’s announcement Thursday comes as the result of a bill approved by lawmakers earlier this year. Fish and Game says the law, which takes effect Jan. 1, was supported by conservation groups, sportsmen’s organizations and the guiding industry.
Officials say it’s the first time in 24 years that fees for Alaska hunting licenses will increase.
Fees for fishing licenses haven’t gone up in a decade.
Hunting licenses will cost Alaskans $45 next year, up from the current price of $25. Sportfishing licenses will increase from $24 to $29.
Nonresidents seeking an annual hunting license will have to pay $160 in 2017, nearly double what they’re paying this year.
