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Colorado Raises State Park Fees For Hunting, Fishing And Camping
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through KOAA News 5's website.
BURLINGTON, Col. – In compliance with a bill passed by the Colorado Senate last spring, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission recently announced fee increases on hunting and fishing licenses and on camping, daily, and annual park passes taking effect in 2019, according to reporting by KOAA, a news source serving southern parts of the state. Called the Hunting, Fishing, and Parks for Future Generations Act, Senate Bill 18-143 gives CPW authority to review and approve fee changes for licenses and park fees.
Most hunting and fishing license fees are going up, except for non-resident bear licenses which will be reduced to $100. Daily and annual entry fees will be increased across the Colorado state park system and camping permits will cost $8 to $13 more, depending on the type of campground site. The purpose behind the fee increases is to raise funds to meet ten goals outlined in the Senate Bill by 2025. Among the goals are increasing the number of hunters and anglers, increasing wildlife and big game populations, planning a new state park, and more.
Visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website for the full list of goals as well as a rundown of the new 2019 fees.