Conservation permit program reports $106M since 2001; audit finds strong compliance
Division staff reported the conservation permit program has generated more than $106 million for habitat and research since 2001; the 2026 audit found 100% preapproval compliance, separate insured accounts for partner funds, and generally timely expenditures with minor procedural issues.
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The conservation permit program, which auctions a small percentage of limited‑entry permits to fund habitat and research projects, has generated more than $106 million since 2001, the Division reported Sept. 17.
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