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BILL: With the 20 new additions to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries conservation police division (see last week’s Cochran Column), how many officers does that make?

C.H.: The force now numbers 176 according to Capt. Bobby Mawyer, law enforcement training manager.

BILL: I know that for years my fishing licenses have expired on June 30, but I understand there is some kind of new system in place. Can you tell me what that is?

B.H.: Fishing licenses now expire one year from the date of purchase, not just on June 30.