This permanent regulation sets the fee schedule for licenses, permits and other issues of the department. The proposed amendments would establish an elk permit application charge, an any-deer permit preference point service charge, a limited draw turkey permit preference point service charge, realign wild turkey permit fees, increase nonresident deer permit fees, increase lifetime hunting, fishing, combination and furharvesting license fees, establish a three-pole permit fee for fishing and create a nonresident bobcat permit as a subset of the nonresident furharvester license. PASSED AS PRESENTED, VOTE 5-0.

The proposed amendments for new services and issuances would generate approximately $339,000 annually, all of which would accrue to the wildlife fee fund. The proposed amendments for lifetime license issuances would generate approximately $371,000 annually, all of which would accrue to the wildlife conservation fund. The proposed amendment for nonresident deer permits would generate approximately $1,200,000, all of which would accrue to the wildlife fee fund. Otherwise, the proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any further appreciable economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.

A general discussion and workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife and Parks Commission will begin at 1:30 p.m., January 8 at the location listed above. The meeting will recess at 5:30 p.m. then resume at 7:00 p.m. at the same location for an additional workshop on Commission and Department business. There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meetings for any issues not on the agenda and additional comment periods will be available during the meeting on agenda items. Old and new business may also be discussed at this time. If necessary to complete business matters, the Commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. January 9 at the location listed above.