Currently the IDNR is NOT self-sustaining. Never has been. The hope is that someday IDNR will be funded someway other than the general fund. Case in point: the NRC announced yesterday that the new fiscal year has begun and that every agency has been asked to set aside 3% to kick-back to the general fund. CO's are driving worn out vehicles, the fish hatcheries are decades past being replaced, Law Enforcement can't keep up with the retirements and general exodus of officers, and no plan in sight for upland bird restoration. You get the services you are willing to fund.

Oh, an across the board license increase will be coming soon (this year).

Jack

There's a reason I like dogs better'n people... .