Wildlife and Parks will begin putting 2006 licenses and park permits for sale Dec. 17.

They offer 15 days of free hunting, fishing or park entrance because they are valid for the remainder of 2005 and all of 2006.

Annual hunting licenses cost $20.15 for a resident and $72.15 for a non-resident. Fishing licenses are $20.15 for residents and $42.15 for non-residents.

Annual park vehicle permits go for $36.65 now, but they will go up to $46.65 from April 1 through Sept. 30. Annual trail passes cost $12.15.