State hunting, fishing license fees go up Sept. 1

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, August 9, 2011

OLYMPIA — Washington hunting and fishing license fees are going up on Sept. 1

The Department of Fish and Wildlife said the first increase in more than a decade is expected to generate about $8 million dollars a year.

Director Phil Anderson told KBKW radio the new fees are competitive with neighboring states. Seniors and youth will pay discounted rates.

For more information, go to www.wdfw.wa.gov.