The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission discussed a proposal to increase license prices and simplify the structure during its September meeting.
The agency proposal would increase boating registration fees by 22 percent. The majority of hunting and fishing license prices would be increased by 28 percent. Sportsman and Lifetime license fees would be increased by 12 percent.
In addition to price increases, the agency also proposed adjustments to the license structure to simplify regulations.
To see the proposed license fee hikes and changes to the license structure go online to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website.
The public comment period for the proposal will be also available October through November at Public Notice and Comment Opportunities on the TWRA website. Public Notice and Comment Opportunities (tn.gov).
The Commission is scheduled to vote on the proposed license package at its December meeting to be held at the Ducks Unlimited Headquarters in Memphis.
The effective date of any cost increase would be July 1, 2025.