ND House Passes Bill Revising Hunting, Fishing License Fees

The North Dakota House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1470 with a vote of 64-25-5, advancing it to the Senate for consideration. This legislation proposes adjustments to various hunting, fishing, and related activity fees within the state.

Key changes outlined in the bill include:

• Resident Licenses:
  • Small Game Hunting License: Increase from $10 to $20.
  • Big Game Hunting License: Increase from $30 to $35; for licensees under 16, the fee remains at $10.
  • Fur-bearer License: Increase from $15 to $20.
  • Fishing License: Increase from $16 to $25; for residents aged 65 and over, totally or permanently disabled individuals, and disabled veterans with a 50% service-connected disability, the fee rises from $5 to $10.
  • Husband and Wife Fishing License: Increase from $22 to $40.
  • Wild Turkey Permit: Increase from $15 to $20.
  • Taxidermy License: Increase from $25 to $40.
  • Motorboat Certificate and License:
    • For motorboats under 16 feet and all motorized canoes: increase from $18 to $30.
    • For motorboats 16 feet to under 20 feet: increase from $36 to $45.
    • For motorboats 20 feet and over: increase from $45 to $60.
• Nonresident Licenses:
  • Small Game Hunting License: Increase from $100 to $150.
  • Big Game Hunting and Bow Licenses: Increase from $250 to $350.
  • Fishing License: Increase from $45 to $60.
  • Nongame Hunting License: Increase from $15 to $25.
  • Fur-bearer and Nongame Hunting License: Increase from $40 to $50.
  • Husband and Wife Fishing License: Increase from $60 to $100.
  • Short-term Three-day Fishing License: Increase from $25 to $40.
  • Short-term Ten-day Fishing License: Increase from $35 to $50.
  • Wild Turkey Permit: Increase from $80 to $100.
  • Swan License: Increase from $30 to $50.
• Professional Licenses and Permits:
  • Resident Professional Gun Dog Trainer Permit: Increase from $10 to $20.
  • Fishing Outfitter License:
    • Resident fee increase from $100 to $250.
    • Nonresident fee increase from $400 to $500.
    • For those already holding a hunting guide or outfitter license in the same year, the resident fee increases from $50 to $125, and the nonresident fee from $200 to $250.

These proposed fee adjustments aim to support wildlife management and conservation efforts in North Dakota. The bill now awaits action in the Senate.