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Fur harvest permits – The decrease in permits
sold is reflective of the low prices being paid for
pelts.
Veteran and senior hunting/fishing
combination permits – The increase in sales is
reflective of an aging Baby Boomer population
and expansion of qualifying veterans. The annual
$5 fee for hunting (except big game) and fishing
privileges, to include all state stamps (a $64
value) makes this permit option quite attractive for those individuals 69
and older (or 64 and older if a qualifying veteran).
Migratory waterfowl stamps – The likely
reason for reduced sales of this required stamp
in 2016 is that conditions for waterfowl hunting
were not conducive for participation due to the
mild fall weather.
Fishing and park permits – These are
largely driven by the weather. Unusually mild
temperatures in 2016 resulted in people
purchasing more permits and getting outdoors
earlier than normal.
