TWRA Withdraws Hunting and Fishing License Fee Increase

Lawmakers mull sales tax funds for Wildlife Resources Agency

(The Center Square) – Some state lawmakers pitched using sales tax proceeds to help the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency with funding issues than increase fees.

Hunting license sales begin

Harrisburg, Pa. — General hunting and trapping licenses for the upcoming season will be on sale starting today.

TWRA decides against increasing hunting, fishing licensing fees, looks for alternative funding

During this week's committee hearing, many members acknowledged the need for additional funding to correct the deficit. However, many members also expressed concern about placing further financial burdens on constituents.

Hunting, fishing licenses could increase under new proposal from Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission

TWRA withdraws request for hunting, fishing license increase

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee June 18 to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.

TWRA withdraws hunting and fishing license fee increase

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency withdrew an increase that would have affected hunting and fishing licenses starting July 1. In a December meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, a hunting and fishing license fee increase was approved for several hunting and fishing licenses. However on Saturday, the TWRA announced that Executive Director Jason Maxedon decided to withdraw the license increase after…