Establishes a muskellunge fishing fee for those with a fishing license, with proceeds going to the muskellunge program.

The bill creates a muskellunge fishing fee for individuals with a fishing license. The fee is mandatory for fishing or possessing muskellunge, with proceeds directed to the muskellunge program designated by the natural resource commission. An exception exists for community events where muskellunge are stocked in non-designated waters, provided the event is permitted by the commission. Violators face a $1,000 reimbursement to the state for each muskellunge caught or possessed unlawfully.

Establishes a muskellunge fishing fee for those with a fishing license, with proceeds going to the muskellunge program.

The bill creates a muskellunge fishing fee for individuals with a fishing license. The fee is mandatory for fishing or possessing muskellunge, with proceeds directed to the muskellunge program designated by the natural resource commission. An exception exists for community events where muskellunge are stocked in non-designated waters, provided the event is permitted by the commission. Violators face a $1,000 reimbursement to the state for each muskellunge caught or possessed unlawfully.