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Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs deer hunt license price hike into law

Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Thursday that increases the cost of deer and crossbow deer hunting licenses for out-of-state residents.

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The Republican bill would increase the license fee by an additional $35 to $200. The state Department of Natural Resources estimates the increase will generate $543,200 in additional annual revenue to the state Fish and Wildlife account.

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers speaks on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Superior, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The DNR predicts the decline in license sales revenue will leave it with a deficit of nearly $16 million heading into the next state budget.

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The Senate and Assembly unanimously passed the bill earlier this month.

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