DE HB401

Increases hunting and trapping license fees for residents, including general hunting licenses from $25 to $39.50 and trapping licenses from $3.50 to $10.

Increases nonresident hunting and trapping license fees, with general hunting licenses rising from $130 to $199.50 and trapping licenses from $25 to $75.

Establishes a new conservation access pass system requiring fees ($32.50 resident annual, $65 nonresident annual) for motor vehicles accessing public wildlife lands, with exemptions for certain areas like the Michael Castle Trail and designated fishing/boating facilities.

Increases fishing guide licenses from $100 to $159.50 (resident) and establishes new $475 fee for hunting guide licenses (nonresident); establishes $300 fee for nonresident fishing guide licenses.

Updates terminology throughout the code to replace "permits" with "tags" and clarifies various fee structures; effective July 1, 2017.