Definition

All proceeds from State-issued general or special hunting and fishing licenses, permits, stamps, tags, access and use fees, and other State charges to hunt or fish for recreational purposes.

Guidance

50 CFR 80.20

Revenue from licenses sold by vendors is net income to the State after deducting reasonable sales fees or similar amounts retained by vendors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there other sources that can be considered license revenue in addition to fees from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses?

Yes:

• Real or personal property assets acquired with license revenue.
• Income from the sale, lease, or rental of, granting rights to, or a fee for access to real or personal property acquired or constructed with license revenue.
• Income from the sale, lease, or rental of, granting rights to, or a fee for access to a recreational opportunity, product, or commodity derived from real or personal property acquired, managed, maintained, or produced by using license revenue.
• Interest, dividends, or other income earned on license revenue.
• Reimbursements for expenditures originally paid with license revenue.
• Payments received for services funded by license revenue.

 Learning Aids

 Related Pages

Assent Legislation - WSFR

Diversion of Hunting and Fishing License Revenue - Wildlife Restoration and Sport Fish Restoration 

Resources

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