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Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approves increases in fishing license fees

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approves increases in fishing license fees
A NEW AT NOON, IT WILL COST YOU MORE TO GO FISHING IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS MORNING, THE FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION APPROVED INCREASES IN FISHING LICENSE FEES. PENNSYLVANIANS WILL PAY AN ADDITIONAL 250 A YEAR FOR LICENSE, START
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Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approves increases in fishing license fees
It will soon cost more to go fishing in Pennsylvania.During a meeting Wednesday morning, the Fish and Boat Commission approved increases in fishing license fees.Pennsylvanians will pay an additional $2.50 per year for a license starting next year. Rates for non-residents will also be going up.Revenues from the fee increases are expected to generate an estimated $2.4 million to $2.9 million annually for the PFBC's Fish Fund to support fishing-related programs.

It will soon cost more to go fishing in Pennsylvania.

During a meeting Wednesday morning, the Fish and Boat Commission approved increases in fishing license fees.

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Pennsylvanians will pay an additional $2.50 per year for a license starting next year.

Rates for non-residents will also be going up.

Revenues from the fee increases are expected to generate an estimated $2.4 million to $2.9 million annually for the PFBC's Fish Fund to support fishing-related programs.