Minnesota DNR Seeks Your Thoughts On The Use of Fishing License Fees

Minnesotans enjoy the outdoors here year-round. There are so many things around the state that our residents enjoy doing in their free time, with fishing being a primary past time. 

But for the State of Minnesota fishing is not just a hobby; it’s a main revenue stream for keeping the outdoors usable for residents.  

Fishing Equals Funding In Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources took to their Facebook page this week talking about the impact fishing has on Minnesota. According to the DNR, fishing licenses and registrations account for 20% of their funding each year.  

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Sports Angling creates around 4.4 billion dollars into the economy in Minnesota.  The state is able to use those funds for things like helping manage fish populations, maintaining the trails that are so popular around the state, and taking care of the water ways around the state so that the fishing industry stays vibrant from year to year.

According to a Google search, Minnesota’s General Fund for 2025 is estimated to be $31.9 billion dollars, the Department of Natural Resources gets about 0.6% of the General Fund for their work.  

With so many using the states resources, the DNR would like to get input from residents to talk about the value of the fees that they pay and how those fees are used around the state to keep the fishing appeal and the many other ways the outdoors are utilized. 

The Department of Natural Resources Wants To Hear From You

The Department of Natural Resources feels that it is key to hear from avid outdoors people who are knowledgeable about what it takes to keep the state safe and vibrant for many years to come.  

To participate in the survey, click here.