DOVER, Del. (AP/WBOC)- Delaware environmental officials are proposing a new annual fee for non-hunter users of state wildlife areas.



Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife Director David E. Saveikis says the bulk of the agency's revenues come from hunting and fishing licenses, but Delaware has seen a significant drop in the number of licensed hunters.



Last year, Saveikis warned the wildlife advisory council of a $311,000 shortfall because of the decline in license fees.



Under the proposal, hunting license fees would rise from the current $25 to $39.50 for Delaware residents. The Conservation Access Pass for non-hunters would cost $20 a year for in-state residents and $30 for out-of-state visitors.



Public workshops are scheduled next week in the state's three counties to discuss the proposal.

