Tennessee hunting, fishing license fees could increase 29% next year to help fill budget deficit

Tennessee hunting and fishing license fees could increase by an average of 29% next year in an effort to bridge a multi-million-dollar deficit in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s budget. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, TWRA’s governing body, approved new license fees along with the agency’s 2027-2028 budget on Aug. 21. The new fee […]