HUNTING LICENSES: The cost is going up, but it's still less 
than a dinner out ... we'll explain on Passport to Texas.

Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife 

Hunting and fishing licenses go on sale August 15.

The best license we have is the Super Combo, which includes all 
of the hunting tags; the freshwater and saltwater privileges for 
fishing ... so it's sort of an all-inclusive package. :11 

The only other thing a hunter needs is the federal duck 
stamp, if duck hunting is on the agenda, says Tom 
Newton, license revenue manager. He adds that license 
fees have gone up this year across the board.

The average recreational license went up from two to five 
dollars; and of course, the non-residents went up a little bit 
more than that. But we haven't increased license prices since 
2004. :10

Newton says TPW does everything in its power to avoid 
fee increases; the current adjustment keeps up with 
inflation. When you consider what you pay for 
recreational gear, a license, says Newton, is a bargain.

The cost of a license, whether it's hunting or fishing, usually is 
the smallest cost that you have in your activity. A fishing license 
for example -- freshwater -- is 28 dollars, and it will be going to 
30 dollars this year. The price increases that we have 
implemented this year, have averaged five percent, or just a 
little over five percent. :19

Licenses are available at 1600 locations statewide or 
online at the TPW website.

That's our show ... made possibly by a grant from the 
SFWR Program ... funded by your purchase of fishing and 
hunting equipment and motorboat fuel. 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti. 



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