Migratory Waterfowl Stamp from $15 to $25

[pianoman9701]

Where I would normally agree about the government getting their hands in almost anything and screwing it up JJD, they've done a good job with migratory fowl under the treaty. Lots of stamp money goes into those refuges and habitat improvement. I can't think of a private organization I'd trust with it. Too many agendas in private business and the government's mandate with regards to these funds is very clear.

Like I mentioned earlier, tally up the total cost to hunt migratory and you are looking at like $75 for small game, validation and stamp. I would be fine with the increased price if they took away the stupid validation that you have to buy on top of small game. At least I know the stamp is going somewhere that supports that birds I am pursuing and not just into the black hole that is our state's general fund. 

I agree and this is a separate issue. The raising of the Federal Duck Stamp is one issue, one with which apparently very few of us see a problem. The other is the State of WA added fees. I'm unsure what other state F&G departments do with waterfowl and extra charges, so I really have nothing with which to compare the charges we pay.

[vandeman17]

Where I would normally agree about the government getting their hands in almost anything and screwing it up JJD, they've done a good job with migratory fowl under the treaty. Lots of stamp money goes into those refuges and habitat improvement. I can't think of a private organization I'd trust with it. Too many agendas in private business and the government's mandate with regards to these funds is very clear.

Like I mentioned earlier, tally up the total cost to hunt migratory and you are looking at like $75 for small game, validation and stamp. I would be fine with the increased price if they took away the stupid validation that you have to buy on top of small game. At least I know the stamp is going somewhere that supports that birds I am pursuing and not just into the black hole that is our state's general fund. 

I agree and this is a separate issue. The raising of the Federal Duck Stamp is one issue, one with which apparently very few of us see a problem. The other is the State of WA added fees. I'm unsure what other state F&G departments do with waterfowl and extra charges, so I really have nothing with which to compare the charges we pay.

Agree they are separate issues but just saying that we are already gouged at the state level so increasing the stamp price would just tack on price. Waterfowling is already a spendy sport to get into and I fear that all the continuing increase in fees and having to pay 3 different licenses fees to be legal will lead people away from the sport. 

[pianoman9701]

I agree, Van. I think it's a good topic for another thread. I firmly believe that the Duck stamp program, however, is a well managed wildlife habitat program - that being the topic of this specific thread.

[vandeman17]

I agree, Van. I think it's a good topic for another thread. I firmly believe that the Duck stamp program, however, is a well managed wildlife habitat program - that being the topic of this specific thread.

Yep and I have no problem paying more for that stamp.

[lokidog]

Where I would normally agree about the government getting their hands in almost anything and screwing it up JJD, they've done a good job with migratory fowl under the treaty. Lots of stamp money goes into those refuges and habitat improvement. I can't think of a private organization I'd trust with it. Too many agendas in private business and the government's mandate with regards to these funds is very clear.

Like I mentioned earlier, tally up the total cost to hunt migratory and you are looking at like $75 for small game, validation and stamp. I would be fine with the increased price if they took away the stupid validation that you have to buy on top of small game. At least I know the stamp is going somewhere that supports that birds I am pursuing and not just into the black hole that is our state's general fund. 

I agree and this is a separate issue. The raising of the Federal Duck Stamp is one issue, one with which apparently very few of us see a problem. The other is the State of WA added fees. I'm unsure what other state F&G departments do with waterfowl and extra charges, so I really have nothing with which to compare the charges we pay.

As far as I know (too lazy to Google search), most, if not all, other states also have a state duck stamp.  Washington is just too cheap to actually provide a "stamp" any more to add to the collection....

[pianoman9701]

Where I would normally agree about the government getting their hands in almost anything and screwing it up JJD, they've done a good job with migratory fowl under the treaty. Lots of stamp money goes into those refuges and habitat improvement. I can't think of a private organization I'd trust with it. Too many agendas in private business and the government's mandate with regards to these funds is very clear.

Like I mentioned earlier, tally up the total cost to hunt migratory and you are looking at like $75 for small game, validation and stamp. I would be fine with the increased price if they took away the stupid validation that you have to buy on top of small game. At least I know the stamp is going somewhere that supports that birds I am pursuing and not just into the black hole that is our state's general fund. 

I agree and this is a separate issue. The raising of the Federal Duck Stamp is one issue, one with which apparently very few of us see a problem. The other is the State of WA added fees. I'm unsure what other state F&G departments do with waterfowl and extra charges, so I really have nothing with which to compare the charges we pay.

As far as I know (too lazy to Google search), most, if not all, other states also have a state duck stamp.  Washington is just too cheap to actually provide a "stamp" any more to add to the collection....

I think they used to up until about 10-12 years ago. I received one in the mail one year by requesting it.

[silverdalesauer]

Bought my 2014/2015 stamp Saturday for $15. Guess it'll go up next year.

Found this website that takes you to the Federal Duck Stamp Office: http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/publications.htm

[liljozie495]

Just got mine for $15