Michigan fisheries officials say that rising costs and stagnant fishing license fees could lead to further staffing and fish-stocking cuts, with only limited one-time funding provided in the latest state budget. Some lawmakers oppose fee increases, saying the Department of Natural Resources is mismanaged and shouldn’t get more public funding. Read the full story by Michigan Public.
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