The Missouri Conservation Commission met this week and approved a measure that would increase licensing fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping across the state.  The increases take effect March 1, 2009.

The increases are as follows for Missouri residents:

Hunting and fishing combo, from $19 to $22.
Fishing, from $12 to $14.
Firearms deer tags, from $17 to $20 (anterless, $7 to $10)
Spring turkey, from $17 to $20, Fall $13 to $15
Archery deer and turkey, from $19 to $23
Small game, from $10 to $12.

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