State Auditor David Yost is recommending an increase in the cost of fishing and hunting permits to boost yearly revenue for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This and other recommendations are contained in a performance audit of the department. Yost wants to raise the cost of a fishing license from 19 to 23 dollars for Ohio residents. He also proposes increasing the cost of a non-resident deer hunting permit from 24 to 38 dollars. The fee changes could increase annual revenue by 1.7 million dollars. Yost says the department charges less for permits than surrounding states.
Yost Recommends Hunting, Fishing License Fee Hikes
