Barrett unveils tourism plan in Green Bay

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett wants to make hunting, fishing and entering state parks free for two weekends a year to bolster tourism.

Barrett unveiled his "Take 2 on Wisconsin" idea Monday in Green Bay. He wants to make all tourist-related permit and registration fees free for both for state residents and visitors one weekend in the summer and one in the winter.

He says that would entice people to the state and result in them coming back to spend more money on tourism.

The first weekend in June is already free for fishing under state law. Waiving other fees would likely take approval by the Legislature.

Barrett says he would also be committed to having a strong tourism marketing campaign for Wisconsin, but he didn't propose any increase in spending for it.