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House Bill 1192 sponsored by Reps Short, Blake, Takko, Taylor, Kretz, Crouse, Springer, Chandler, Ryu, and Morrell would allow nonresident disabled vets or nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident disabled vets or residents 65 or older. Currently nonresidents pay full price.The legislation also requires WDFW to contact other states to promote the discounted license fees.http://dlr.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/default.aspx?year=2013&bill=1192
"...allow nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident."What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?
Quote from: Bob33 on January 24, 2013, 10:09:17 AM"...allow nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident."What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?lmao, how many people do you really believe this is going to apply too? You act like Washington hunting seasons are the Mecca of opportunity, and to be had by thousands of 65+'s disabled's, walking mile after mile in your secret honey hole.
Quote from: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 10:23:29 AMQuote from: Bob33 on January 24, 2013, 10:09:17 AM"...allow nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident."What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?lmao, how many people do you really believe this is going to apply too? You act like Washington hunting seasons are the Mecca of opportunity, and to be had by thousands of 65+'s disabled's, walking mile after mile in your secret honey hole. To the contrary. I believe we already have congestion and I don't see the value in making it easier to aggrevate that condition. I do agree it probably wouldn't cause many more to visit our state. I would prefer to see the state act to increase resident hunting opportunities first.
As I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.
Quote from: baldopepper on January 24, 2013, 10:19:05 AMAs I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.You are correct. I did not fully explain the bill. Sorry for the confusion
Quote from: bigtex on January 24, 2013, 10:39:00 AMQuote from: baldopepper on January 24, 2013, 10:19:05 AMAs I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.You are correct. I did not fully explain the bill. Sorry for the confusionthe title should be explanation enough, you did just fine. Perhaps Bob should push for legislation that would remove handicap parking for these people too, if they can take over his hunting grounds then surely they can park further away from the stores!
Quote from: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 10:41:02 AMQuote from: bigtex on January 24, 2013, 10:39:00 AMQuote from: baldopepper on January 24, 2013, 10:19:05 AMAs I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.You are correct. I did not fully explain the bill. Sorry for the confusionthe title should be explanation enough, you did just fine. Perhaps Bob should push for legislation that would remove handicap parking for these people too, if they can take over his hunting grounds then surely they can park further away from the stores!That's a cheap shot, and misrepresents what I said. The original post stated that the bill applied to all non-residents, not just disabled. My comment was not directed at disabled people in any way.
Sec. 1. RCW 77.32.480 and 2007 c 254 s 3 are each amended to read as follows: Upon written application, a combination fishing license shall be issued at the reduced rate of five dollars((,)) and all hunting licenses shall((,)) be issued at the reduced rate of a youth hunting license fee for the following individuals: (1) A resident or nonresident sixty-five years old or older who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces having a service-connected disability; (2) A resident or nonresident who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces with a thirty percent or more service-connected disability; (3) A resident with a disability who permanently uses a wheelchair; (4) A resident who is blind or visually impaired; and (5) A resident with a developmental disability as defined in RCW