(AREA) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that a new fishing license season begins Friday, April 1, which coincides with the new regulation cycle. All 2015 fishing licenses are good through Thursday, March 31. Anglers have five options to choose from when making their purchase. All fishing licenses are good for all species. A resident annual license is $26, non-resident annual $68, senior annual for residents age 65 or older $11, a 24-hour license for residents or non-resides is $10 and a 72-hour license is $30. Residents and non-residents may also purchase the Hunt/Fish combo license for $76 and $266, respectively, which consists of a base license, an annual fishing license and two deer tags. There is also a Hunt/Fish combo license available to senior residents for $43. A base license is not required when just purchasing a fishing license. Revenue from the fishing licenses is invested into the state’s fisheries.
