LicenseCost in 2001Cost todayWhat it should've cost in 2010*

Fishing$17$17$21.10

Small game hunting$16 $19**$22.86

Firearms deer$25$26$31.03

* Based on inflationary changes to the consumer price index.

** The small game surcharge, used to pay for wildlife management areas, was increased by $3 in 2004. That also included 50 cents to offset reductions in youth license fees. So the increase didn't give the DNR more money for general operations.