Shed Hunting - License Requirement

[pianoman9701]

I see most of you may not have fully understood my thoughts or failed to read what I wrote. I said nothing about a special permit. All I am suggesting is that people have a WA hunting license. I don't think that is a ton of new regulation or a whole new permit scheme. Just thought I would throw it out there. I see now that it is a horrible idea. That's why we come here right; to get the brutal truth?

Do you think that people swimming should have fishing licenses?

[Gobble]

Put Tabs on bicycles and I might think about paying for a shed permit?

Ding, Ding, Ding, we have a winner!!!!!!

[fly4fish]

[quote Do you think that people swimming should have fishing licenses?
[/quote]

Good point, but swimming and collecting sheds are on two different levels as there is something valuable gained in shedding. And no, no hunting license required to hike through public lands. 

As some have said, there may be a permit already required by the state if doing something commercially on federal lands, but I think this is not very enforceable.

[DOUBLELUNG]

No harm floating the idea - just a bad idea.  I'm against making any formerly legal activity illegal unless there is a compelling reason for it. 

[wafisherman]

I hate the idea.  So if I go on a walk with my kids, and my 6yr old daughter finds a shed and wants to bring it home... "sorry, but you don't have a license"

No problem though, i'd just have my 6yr old take hunters ed, get her license, and next year, if we happen upon one, we'll be ready.  Hmmm.  Not liking this....

Stick to commercial regulations.  Gov't should be involved there anyway.  Taking something from any public land, with the purpose of selling it, should have some sort or regulation.  Public land does not mean it's a free for fall to gather, hunt, and then sell our collective resources. 

[ipkus]

The only justification you offered for needing it was to reduce the competition you see in an area you shed hunt?

Hunters against hunters...yet another envirowacko wet dream.

[pianoman9701]

[quote Do you think that people swimming should have fishing licenses?

Good point, but swimming and collecting sheds are on two different levels as there is something valuable gained in shedding. And no, no hunting license required to hike through public lands. 

As some have said, there may be a permit already required by the state if doing something commercially on federal lands, but I think this is not very enforceable.
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It's just a bad idea. But, come up with some more ideas. You're bound to hit something good sooner or later. Suggested topics: non-fee or tax related issues. More hunter opportunity issues. Ideas for legal wolf killing issues. Discount licenses for hot blondes in bikini issues. 

[jackmaster]

damn pianno, i need to go target shooting with  you, if thats the kind of company you keep, i am your new bestest friend..

[pianoman9701]

It's my wife. Watch your mouth, JM! 

[Bean Counter]

Please delete this horrible idea of a thread before WDFW hears about it!

Too late! I already emailed it to the Director and have received 10 snitch points. I have applied them towards the quality shed tag.

Talk about point creep! 

[Tbob]

Glad I read this to the bottom! Love bikini's and guns!! Thanks!! Oh and bad idea on the shed idea. No need to change what's not broke!

[buckfvr]

No end to the dumb ideas generated here.....................

[skeeter 20i]

I see most of you may not have fully understood my thoughts or failed to read what I wrote. I said nothing about a special permit. All I am suggesting is that people have a WA hunting license. I don't think that is a ton of new regulation or a whole new permit scheme. Just thought I would throw it out there. I see now that it is a horrible idea. That's why we come here right; to get the brutal truth?

So the average person who enjoys a walk in the woods and happens to find a shed should have to have a hunting license to be able to keep the shed?  You say you don't think it's a ton of new regulations but what about the guy who didn't have to buy a license to take a walk in the woods you would be imposing regulation upon him/her wouldn't you?

 

[Old Man Yager]

Don't take this the wrong way, but did you vote for Hussien Obama ?Holy crap man, that's all we need is more fees and regulations. Thanks for bringing this up! Now some liberal will take it and run with it, so they can charge even more money and create more regulations. Like it was already said, there probably ain't a lot of out of state shed hunters coming here.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Everyone is already paying to access state lands! Discover Pass....

What do the shed hunters think of requiring a hunting license?
I didn't know there were many non-residents shed hunting in Washington, isn't it mostly residents?
If you shed in another state do you need any license?
Would you buy a license to shed hunt in another state or would you just quit going?

I saw this thread topic and thought of going straight to the keyboard at once! Then I decided to read a few comments.  Crimony!  You want to introduce another fee for ANYTHING?  You'd just be opening the door to the state to 'modify' that to be 'an amount for non-residents' and 'an amount for residents'.  Just because your thoughts are to keep it open to residents that have a hunting license, doesn't mean they wouldn't split the two and charge for both.  We're getting lucky to hunt Coyotes and Grouse under the general hunting license. Don't give the state any ideas that would charge ANYONE more! Because they will!  They'll run straight to the bank with it.

-Steve