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Cost of hunting, fishing licenses going up

Jack Smith fishes for largemouth and spotted bass Monday afternoon at Wahoo Creek. Georgia sportsmen will soon be paying more for hunting and fishing licenses with revenue from the increase going toward hiring 40 additional game wardens.

0425hunting1 — Jack Smith fishes for largemouth and spotted bass Monday afternoon at Wahoo Creek. Georgia sportsmen will soon be paying more for hunting and fishing licenses with revenue from the increase going toward hiring 40 additional game wardens.

State hunting and fishing licenses are getting more expensive beginning July 1. Gov. Nathan Deal is set to sign House Bill 208 on Tuesday, increasing the prices of a slew of licenses in the state — the first time since 1992 lawmakers have increased the cost of resident hunting and fishing licenses.