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When MT crossed the $1k mark for NR combo licenses there was a thought that there would be significant resistance and what actually happened was there was little to no resistance. People want to hunt those places and are willing to pay for it.There will be continued pressure on game departments as states have less money and we further transition to pay to play models where the game departments will eventually be completely self supported. There are plusses and minuses to that system, but it's without doubt that is the path we have already begun.Realistically, $1k for a week of entertainment that we look forward to all year isn't out of line from other things even before you factor in that you might come back with half that value in meat. Go to seven Seahawks games and you will be at least comparable in price. I think that is the calculation many people are making that buy these tags. Save $20 a week and I can buy a tag to hunt ID, MT, WY, CO or wherever.Not everyone can participate, but for those that have the resources, they will continue to pay what the state asks.
Quote from: Stein on October 22, 2020, 11:24:41 AMWhen MT crossed the $1k mark for NR combo licenses there was a thought that there would be significant resistance and what actually happened was there was little to no resistance. People want to hunt those places and are willing to pay for it.There will be continued pressure on game departments as states have less money and we further transition to pay to play models where the game departments will eventually be completely self supported. There are plusses and minuses to that system, but it's without doubt that is the path we have already begun.Realistically, $1k for a week of entertainment that we look forward to all year isn't out of line from other things even before you factor in that you might come back with half that value in meat. Go to seven Seahawks games and you will be at least comparable in price. I think that is the calculation many people are making that buy these tags. Save $20 a week and I can buy a tag to hunt ID, MT, WY, CO or wherever.Not everyone can participate, but for those that have the resources, they will continue to pay what the state asks. to add to this, ID is just aligning itself with other states price wise. Be mad at ID all you want but your CO elk tag is gonna run you basically the same but a far less quality experience. The only garbage increases are the muzzy and archery stamps and the 640% increase in youth tags. Absolutely nonsense!
Theyre O K with the revenue they collect as it is but want the same amount of money with less non res hunters. Same money, less hunters.
No doubt in my mind they will sell out and fast!