Senate Bill 1365
Hunting and fishing fee cap
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking the Arizona Legislature to approve new price caps for fishing and hunting licenses, stamps and hunt permit-tag fees.
Department revenues must increase because in recent years, income has declined while expenses have risen. Like a business, the department cannot maintain its current level of service while running a deficit.
The department receives no General Fund revenues. Licenses, stamps and tag fees are a significant source of our revenue and are the foundation of a formula used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine Arizona?s share of federal sport fish and wildlife funds for wildlife management.
The cost of a hunting or fishing license will not automatically increase if fee caps are raised. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will still be required to hold public meetings and follow the rulemaking process in order to increase fees.
Who supports this proposal
See which sportsmen's organizations and individuals support the proposed license fee cap and which Arizona state legislators have signed on to support the bill. Add your name to the list of supporters.
Frequently asked questions
This in-depth list of questions and answers provides complete background on the proposed license fee cap.
Proposed licenses and the tag fee caps [PDF, 55kb]
A complete listing of all proposed fee caps for hunting and fishing licenses and tags.
Senate Bill 1365 [PDF, 52kb]
Read the bill introduced on Jan. 27, 2005 amending Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 17 to allow new fee caps. Please note that the draft legislation is included with other proposed amendments related to watercraft registration, special big game license tags, and the transportation, possession and sale of wildlife and wildlife parts.
Printable handout [PDF, 789kb]
Use this brochure to hand to other interested individuals.
Arizona State Legislature Web site
Follow this link to track the progress of the license fee cap bill
Hunting and fishing fee cap
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking the Arizona Legislature to approve new price caps for fishing and hunting licenses, stamps and hunt permit-tag fees.
Department revenues must increase because in recent years, income has declined while expenses have risen. Like a business, the department cannot maintain its current level of service while running a deficit.
The department receives no General Fund revenues. Licenses, stamps and tag fees are a significant source of our revenue and are the foundation of a formula used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine Arizona?s share of federal sport fish and wildlife funds for wildlife management.
The cost of a hunting or fishing license will not automatically increase if fee caps are raised. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will still be required to hold public meetings and follow the rulemaking process in order to increase fees.
Who supports this proposal
See which sportsmen's organizations and individuals support the proposed license fee cap and which Arizona state legislators have signed on to support the bill. Add your name to the list of supporters.
Frequently asked questions
This in-depth list of questions and answers provides complete background on the proposed license fee cap.
Proposed licenses and the tag fee caps [PDF, 55kb]
A complete listing of all proposed fee caps for hunting and fishing licenses and tags.
Senate Bill 1365 [PDF, 52kb]
Read the bill introduced on Jan. 27, 2005 amending Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 17 to allow new fee caps. Please note that the draft legislation is included with other proposed amendments related to watercraft registration, special big game license tags, and the transportation, possession and sale of wildlife and wildlife parts.
Printable handout [PDF, 789kb]
Use this brochure to hand to other interested individuals.
Arizona State Legislature Web site
Follow this link to track the progress of the license fee cap bill
