IOTR Reacts To Gov. Evers' Proposed Fee Increases For Hunting And Fishing Licenses

MADISON, WI – The International Order of T. Roosevelt released the following statement from its Executive Director, Luke Hilgemann:

"Governor Evers’ budget proposal to hike hunting and fishing license fees by up to 130% is outrageous! Before even considering such steep increases, the Governor and his DNR need to allow the legislative audit of our Fish and Wildlife accounts to be completed. We deserve transparency on how our sportsmen’s dollars—especially the $30 million in Pittman-Roberts funds that came into the state just last year—are being spent!

"Hunters, anglers and trappers are always willing to support our programs, but we need assurance that our hard-earned dollars are being used wisely. This isn’t just about fees; it’s about trust in our leadership and the stewardship of our wild resources. This reckless proposal from the Evers’ administration threatens to set up even more barriers to the outdoors for all Wisconsinites and we urge the legislative leaders to fully reject this fee increase.”

Formerly known as the Shikar Safari Club International Foundation, the newly rebranded International Order of T. Roosevelt is a hunting and conservation foundation focused on proactively protecting the rights of hunters and sustaining the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.