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Funding
Where the money comes from
Fiscal year 2025 major funding sources
Did you know that over 85% of the DNR’s ongoing budget comes from sources other than state taxes (General Fund revenue)? The DNR’s bills are paid from about 50 different funds, many of which have unique revenue streams, including user fees paid by those who hunt, fish, snowmobile, camp, harvest timber, ride off-road vehicles, or otherwise take part in natural resource-based activities.
Information on the revenue sources supporting the DNR budget is provided below along with examples of significant state restricted funds and federal assistance programs connected with these revenue sources.
Numbers in chart are in millions. Total $534.6 million.
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State restricted revenue
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Federal revenue
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General fund revenue
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Private revenue
Where the money goes
Fiscal year 2025 appropriations by program
Another way to look at the DNR's budget is how the major programs in the department are funded. As mentioned above, some DNR programs receive support from federal and General Fund revenues. However, DNR programs are largely supported by user fees and other natural resource revenue (hunting and fishing license sales, camping fees, timber sales, royalties on oil, gas, and mineral extraction, etc.). Information on how the major programs of the DNR are funded is provided below.
Numbers in chart are in millions. Total $534.6 million.
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Parks and Recreation
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Forestry and Fire Protection
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Wildlife
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Law Enforcement
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Grants
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Capital Outlay
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Fisheries
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Communication and Customer Services
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Finance and Operations
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Other