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WI SB670
WI SB670Fees for nonresident hunting, trapping, and fishing approvals and nonresident vehicle admission receipts. (FE)
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Introduced
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Natural Resources issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, permits, and other approvals and charges a fee to LRB-5240/1 EHS:wlj 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 670 issue most approvals. This bill increases nonresident hunting, fishing, and trapping approval fees, of which the following is a sample: Nonresident approvals Current fee Small game Deer $197.25 Elk $248.25 Class A bear $248.25 Archer deer $197.25 Crossbow deer $197.25 Wild turkey Annual Fishing One-day fishing Sports $292.25 Conservation patron $615.25 Wolf harvesting $250.25 Trapping $149.25 Taxidermist $100.00 Commercial fishing outlying $6,499.25 waters Wild ginseng harvest The bill also provides that DNR must charge at least a $19.85 fee for a daily nonresident vehicle admission receipt. Under current law, a vehicle admission receipt is required for a person to operate a vehicle in a vehicle admission area, which includes any state park and certain other state recreational areas and natural areas. Current law requires DNR to charge a fee for a nonresident vehicle admission receipt but does not specify an amount. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill increases various nonresident hunting, fishing, trapping, and vehicle admission fees for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Specifically, the bill mandates that the DNR charge at least $19.85 for a daily nonresident vehicle admission receipt, which is required to operate a vehicle in state parks and other recreational areas. The legislation substantially raises fees for numerous hunting and fishing licenses, with increases ranging from $10 to $40 across categories such as small game, deer, elk, bear, archer, crossbow, and trapping licenses. For example, nonresident deer licenses will increase from $197.25 to $237.25, and nonresident trapping licenses will rise from $149.25 to $189.25. Other notable fee increases include wild turkey, wolf harvesting, and wild ginseng harvest permits. The bill also adjusts fees for guide licenses, sport trolling, and commercial fishing licenses. These fee increases will take effect on March 1, 2026, and are intended to generate additional revenue for the DNR while potentially offsetting the costs of managing wildlife and recreational resources.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Lindee Brill (R),
Cindi Duchow (R),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Scott Krug (R),
Anthony Kurtz (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
William Penterman (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Treig Pronschinske (R),
David Steffen (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Representative Anderson added as a cosponsor (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb670 |
| Senate Amendment 2 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB670-SA2.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB670-SA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB670: Fiscal Estimate From DNR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb670/sb670_dnr.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB670.pdf |
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