Altamaha Riverkeeper News
Fishing licenses are a’changing — Now is your chance to voice your opinion June 15-25th
May 28, 2015 |
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A Message from Protect Georgia and Altamaha Riverkeeper Hunting and Fishing Licenses – |
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On May 13 the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources (WRD) announced a public input process to examine hunting and fishing license types and the fees that are charged for these privileges. Their scoping process is important to fish and wildlife management in Georgia and recreational opportunities on State lands and State waters.Resident license fees have not changed in 23 years and are well below the national average. Compounding this reality, WRD like other State agencies is coming off of 5 years of consecutive budget cuts.So, it is now time for the public who regularly purchase hunting or fishing licenses to engage and bring their ideas to the discussion. WRD is providing forums statewide to facilitate your participation. The public is invited to attend one (or more) of seven upcoming open forums. Simplification of license types, fee adjustments, enhanced fish and wildlife management on public and private lands and waters, access, youth participation, hunting opportunities, fishing opportunities are all open for discussion. Good governance requires participation. These meetings provide an effective mechanism for us all to play a part in Georgia’s fish and wildlife management. Interested Georgians will hear more about the reasoning and research behind possible changes, can ask questions, and provide thoughtful feedback. Your innovative ideas are needed.Seven public open forums are scheduled (all meetings will be open from 3-5 pm AND 7-9 pm):
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There are so many ways that you can help keep our rivers clean and beautiful. Responding to Action Alerts or reaching out to your elected representatives. Find your way to get involved!