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Anglers, hunters may face higher license fees as DNR tries to stem red ink

The agency says the state's Game and Fish Fund is headed for insolvency. The Duluth News Tribune reports there may be support in the Legislature to raise fees on fishing and hunting licenses during the upcoming session.
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The agency says the state's Game and Fish Fund is headed for insolvency. The Duluth News Tribune reports there may be support in the Legislature to raise fees on fishing and hunting licenses during the upcoming session.

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