38% increase in fishing and hunting licenses

[wa.hunter]

There have been over 635 new hires in the last few years in WDFW… almost all have been office people. Almost no game management is being done and what is called management is being done by predators. Mostly by the 4 legged ones.. a cougar was captured in the Ellensburg’s area a couple weeks ago and it was if you can believe this then released in  The Robinson canyon elk feeding area. Another smart move by WDFW personnel..after 70 years of hunting in this state I am now done..there were some great years but they are now over..not only is it over regulated and so poorly managed I can not justify giving them another dime..

[MADMAX]

There have been over 635 new hires in the last few years in WDFW… almost all have been office people. Almost no game management is being done and what is called management is being done by predators. Mostly by the 4 legged ones.. a cougar was captured in the Ellensburg’s area a couple weeks ago and it was if you can believe this then released in  The Robinson canyon elk feeding area. Another smart move by WDFW personnel..after 70 years of hunting in this state I am now done..there were some great years but they are now over..not only is it over regulated and so poorly managed I can not justify giving them another dime..

That’s what their banking on
Don’t ever quit bud

[hughjorgan]

There have been over 635 new hires in the last few years in WDFW… almost all have been office people. Almost no game management is being done and what is called management is being done by predators. Mostly by the 4 legged ones.. a cougar was captured in the Ellensburg’s area a couple weeks ago and it was if you can believe this then released in  The Robinson canyon elk feeding area. Another smart move by WDFW personnel..after 70 years of hunting in this state I am now done..there were some great years but they are now over..not only is it over regulated and so poorly managed I can not justify giving them another dime..

That’s what their banking on
Don’t ever quit bud

What mad max said is 100 percent spot on. Stay in the fight!

[Elkaholic daWg]

There have been over 635 new hires in the last few years in WDFW… almost all have been office people. Almost no game management is being done and what is called management is being done by predators. Mostly by the 4 legged ones.. a cougar was captured in the Ellensburg’s area a couple weeks ago and it was if you can believe this then released in  The Robinson canyon elk feeding area. Another smart move by WDFW personnel..after 70 years of hunting in this state I am now done..there were some great years but they are now over..not only is it over regulated and so poorly managed I can not justify giving them another dime..

That’s what their banking on
Don’t ever quit bud

Almost in the same place as wahunter but here is what pisses me off. Seniors get a actual discount starting July 1st, But for draws I must pay full Boat So it will ONLY be deer /elk at first  with the rest in July!

[HUNTIN4SIX]

Just got word a healthy 10% raise is coming to WDFW employees....   That's a big one, especially when they are putting it on the backs of sportsman?

[freshgrease]

Just got word a healthy 10% raise is coming to WDFW employees....   That's a big one, especially when they are putting in on the backs of sportsman?

Silver lining - That could be a nice thing for some positive incentives with new hires. The lack of pay ~2016 in wdfw was a big reason I found a different career path within ecology 

[kodiak06]

There have been over 635 new hires in the last few years in WDFW… almost all have been office people. Almost no game management is being done and what is called management is being done by predators. Mostly by the 4 legged ones.. a cougar was captured in the Ellensburg’s area a couple weeks ago and it was if you can believe this then released in  The Robinson canyon elk feeding area. Another smart move by WDFW personnel..after 70 years of hunting in this state I am now done..there were some great years but they are now over..not only is it over regulated and so poorly managed I can not justify giving them another dime..

That’s what their banking on
Don’t ever quit bud

Almost in the same place as wahunter but here is what pisses me off. Seniors get a actual discount starting July 1st, But for draws I must pay full Boat So it will ONLY be deer /elk at first  with the rest in July!

Can't complain about a discount, it's not an entitlement.  I'm in the same boat though...

[Blacktail Sniper]

Just got word a healthy 10% raise is coming to WDFW employees....   That's a big one, especially when they are putting it on the backs of sportsman?

Source? 

[B4noon]

Just got word a healthy 10% raise is coming to WDFW employees....   That's a big one, especially when they are putting it on the backs of sportsman?

The 10% raise is not across the board for wdfw it’s only the hatchery labor union of roughly 180 employees it was brought on by OFM as a recruitment and retention tool do to the above mentioned of wages not being competitive enough to keep employees it along with the license fee increase we’re not wdfw requests rather OFM and the legislature

[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.

"Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect on July 1, 2025."

These clowns are full money grab mode. Guess my son better hurry up lol. The individual I spoke with said it wouldn't affect '25 prices, guess I'll call that office again and see what answer I'm given again for chits and giggles. With nonresidents paying a high percentage of WDFW income, I think they're gonna be in for a surprise when there's a drop in hunters.

[Moose Master]

https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/administration/budget/faq

Here are some funding information about fish and game.  Spending by sportsman and what the department gets also.  License sales is always a source but not what most think

[hughjorgan]

https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/administration/budget/faq

Here are some funding information about fish and game.  Spending by sportsman and what the department gets also.  License sales is always a source but not what most think

The antis narrative is complete BS!

The Game Division’s biennial budget is approximately $11 million, sourced from various state and federal funds . 

In total, the WDFW’s Wildlife Program has an estimated biennial budget of $75.6 million, with actual expenditures totaling $68.6 million in the 2023–25 biennium . 

Therefore, the cost to manage game species at WDFW is approximately $75.6 million over two years, supporting a workforce of about 327 FTEs dedicated to wildlife management and conservation efforts.

The majority of WDFWs budget goes to paying its staff.

In licenses sold alone we generated 41.5 million in revenue and it only takes 38 million per year to operate the game division of WDFW. We also have an additional 8.3 million from PR Funds! So the newest operating budget for the ENTIRE WDFW is 823 million this bienium. Hunters are and can pay our way!

[bigtex]

https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/administration/budget/faq

Here are some funding information about fish and game.  Spending by sportsman and what the department gets also.  License sales is always a source but not what most think

The antis narrative is complete BS!

The Game Division’s biennial budget is approximately $11 million, sourced from various state and federal funds . 

In total, the WDFW’s Wildlife Program has an estimated biennial budget of $75.6 million, with actual expenditures totaling $68.6 million in the 2023–25 biennium . 

Therefore, the cost to manage game species at WDFW is approximately $75.6 million over two years, supporting a workforce of about 327 FTEs dedicated to wildlife management and conservation efforts.

The majority of WDFWs budget goes to paying its staff.

In licenses sold alone we generated 41.5 million in revenue and it only takes 38 million per year to operate the game division of WDFW. We also have an additional 8.3 million from PR Funds! So the newest operating budget for the ENTIRE WDFW is 823 million this bienium. Hunters are and can pay our way!

Game division doesn't include enforcement, lands, licensing, and habitat programs.

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[Moose Master]

https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/administration/budget/faq

Here are some funding information about fish and game.  Spending by sportsman and what the department gets also.  License sales is always a source but not what most think

The antis narrative is complete BS!

The Game Division’s biennial budget is approximately $11 million, sourced from various state and federal funds . 

In total, the WDFW’s Wildlife Program has an estimated biennial budget of $75.6 million, with actual expenditures totaling $68.6 million in the 2023–25 biennium . 

Therefore, the cost to manage game species at WDFW is approximately $75.6 million over two years, supporting a workforce of about 327 FTEs dedicated to wildlife management and conservation efforts.

The majority of WDFWs budget goes to paying its staff.

In licenses sold alone we generated 41.5 million in revenue and it only takes 38 million per year to operate the game division of WDFW. We also have an additional 8.3 million from PR Funds! So the newest operating budget for the ENTIRE WDFW is 823 million this bienium. Hunters are and can pay our way!

Game division doesn't include enforcement, lands, licensing, and habitat programs.

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Thanks for additional information.

Good luck with the upcoming draws

[pat2bear]

This bill along with SB5390 will be signed by JayBob tomorrow. No surprise.