38% increase in fishing and hunting licenses

[trophyhunt]

Passed one of the houses, on to the next, then approval by gov.   Huge shout out to our Democrat voting hunters/fishers on here!!  Maybe someday you’ll get that surgery to pull your heads out….

[Russ McDonald]

I see it passed out of committee then to the senate floor.  That is what I saw on the WA.gov bills.  Needs to pass the senate then to the house.  https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5583&Year=2025&Initiative=false  contact your senators.

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[trophyhunt]

Ok, so a couple more hurdles then, thanks.

[trophyhunt]

This is what I saw.

Breaking: Legislative Democrats just passed a 38% fee increase for both fishing and hunting licenses in the Senate (SB 5583). All Republicans voted NO.

People should not have to pay even more to enjoy the outdoors. SB 5583 now goes to the House. #waleg

Fish Hunt Northwest

[MADMAX]

Between higher gas tax
Increased disco pass cost
And the hunt fish licenses increase
They’ll be plenty of money for new banners for pride month
You dem voters aren’t too swift

[hughjorgan]

Buy your license and tags now so you can save a little money because we’re all going to get bent over when they increase property tax rates from 1 to 3 percent.

[baldopepper]

Looks like the increases are about the same as the cost of two half racks of beer ( or 1 bottle of Jack Daniels) on the high end to about the cost of a pack of cigarettes on the low end. Compared to what I'm seeing in other states they're not outrageous.   Not fair for me to comment much though as I'm over 70 and kinda like the decreases for we old fixed income sportsmen.

[kodiak06]

Buy your license and tags now so you can save a little money because we’re all going to get bent over when they increase property tax rates from 1 to 3 percent.

The tags aren't any cheaper now than they will be in late summer. The increase will be next year.

[hughjorgan]

Buy your license and tags now so you can save a little money because we’re all going to get bent over when they increase property tax rates from 1 to 3 percent.

The tags aren't any cheaper now than they will be in late summer. The increase will be next year.

More than likely will be adjusted with the biennium which starts July first….

[actionshooter]

Looks like the increases are about the same as the cost of two half racks of beer ( or 1 bottle of Jack Daniels) on the high end to about the cost of a pack of cigarettes on the low end. Compared to what I'm seeing in other states they're not outrageous.   Not fair for me to comment much though as I'm over 70 and kinda like the decreases for we old fixed income sportsmen.

While I am not opposed to added expense going toward conservation and good game management, I have no reason to believe the extra money will be well spent and not wasted by goverment.

[baldopepper]

Guess I'm not ready to let cynicism control my life. Sad way to go thru life.

[BA Mongor]

Some people are just sheep and just don't care if they need to pay more taxes. I'm sure the additional money is needed...NOT!!! WA State is in the top 5 for highest gas tax in the US, and we have multiple refineries! And the great part is, it's still not enough, as it's going to go up again soon.

Every year in WA State it's the same thing, "we need more money" lets just raise taxes to fund whatever unneeded and ridiculous program it is. Here's a novel idea, how about we start cutting the massive waste we already have in place and reduce taxes! Pigs will fly before that ever happens. And for the beer drinkers out there, I know I wouldn't mind "a couple half racks" in my fridge instead of this increase.

Maybe we'll get lucky and DOGE will come to WA State, clean house and make WA State great again!

[trophyhunt]

Guess I'm not ready to let cynicism control my life. Sad way to go thru life.

I'll give you props for at least standing up for how you vote, at least that is what I'm reading here.  So many democrats on here turn around and run when we confront them with the results of their votes. 
But I think you are missing the point, Actionshooter nailed it, if our game were managed well and opportunities were getting better, I bet we'd all not mind paying a LITTLE more, but the truth is it's not.  More money for mismanaged game and we have no idea where the money is going? 

[freshgrease]

For those against this increase, what's your counterpoint to the prices not adjusting for inflation nor being increased since 2011? Is wdfw's license funds supposed to be worth less each year?

[JimmyHoffa]

The product or service would need to be the same for inflation.  Decline in fish, curtailment of predator hunting additional requirements for participation have changed the product/service.