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Manulife Timberlands closed in NE Washington
Torrent50:
I knew about some changes in Idaho and that their land in Oregon was going to close after June 1st. But I hadn't heard or read anything about changes to northeast Washington. I'm glad I decided to call because my planned opening morning turkey spot is on a chunk managed by them.
Limhangerslayer:
--- Quote from: pianoman9701 on April 11, 2026, 10:05:55 AM ---The bobbleheads in Olympia are so starving for money. They should start taxing the timber companies like they tax us when they charge for access or don't allow access at all. Almost 60% of WA's land is privately-held and most of that is timberland.
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I’ve thought this exact same thing. If they are going to charge a bunch of money they lose their huge tax breaks. This change is really going to make it harder hunting public up there. Gonna be busy
hunter399:
--- Quote from: Limhangerslayer on April 11, 2026, 04:35:04 PM ---
--- Quote from: pianoman9701 on April 11, 2026, 10:05:55 AM ---The bobbleheads in Olympia are so starving for money. They should start taxing the timber companies like they tax us when they charge for access or don't allow access at all. Almost 60% of WA's land is privately-held and most of that is timberland.
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I’ve thought this exact same thing. If they are going to charge a bunch of money they lose their huge tax breaks. This change is really going to make it harder hunting public up there. Gonna be busy
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Last fall was getting busy .
Yet I seen ebikes still going through a few gates.
Just wait till they figure out they can lease everything,East and west.
Don't sell access permits at all.
They money hungry, it will get worse .
hughjorgan:
--- Quote from: hunter399 on April 11, 2026, 08:58:55 PM ---
--- Quote from: Limhangerslayer on April 11, 2026, 04:35:04 PM ---
--- Quote from: pianoman9701 on April 11, 2026, 10:05:55 AM ---The bobbleheads in Olympia are so starving for money. They should start taxing the timber companies like they tax us when they charge for access or don't allow access at all. Almost 60% of WA's land is privately-held and most of that is timberland.
--- End quote ---
I’ve thought this exact same thing. If they are going to charge a bunch of money they lose their huge tax breaks. This change is really going to make it harder hunting public up there. Gonna be busy
--- End quote ---
Last fall was getting busy .
Yet I seen ebikes still going through a few gates.
Just wait till they figure out they can lease everything,East and west.
Don't sell access permits at all.
They money hungry, it will get worse .
--- End quote ---
They aren’t leasing crap imo, that’s why they are going to start selling permits in July for access to certain properties at 400 dollars a piece. Then they’ll probably lock permit holders out due to fire danger like they do in western wa.
Kingofthemountain83:
--- Quote from: hughjorgan on April 11, 2026, 09:38:36 PM ---
--- Quote from: hunter399 on April 11, 2026, 08:58:55 PM ---
--- Quote from: Limhangerslayer on April 11, 2026, 04:35:04 PM ---
--- Quote from: pianoman9701 on April 11, 2026, 10:05:55 AM ---The bobbleheads in Olympia are so starving for money. They should start taxing the timber companies like they tax us when they charge for access or don't allow access at all. Almost 60% of WA's land is privately-held and most of that is timberland.
--- End quote ---
I’ve thought this exact same thing. If they are going to charge a bunch of money they lose their huge tax breaks. This change is really going to make it harder hunting public up there. Gonna be busy
--- End quote ---
Last fall was getting busy .
Yet I seen ebikes still going through a few gates.
Just wait till they figure out they can lease everything,East and west.
Don't sell access permits at all.
They money hungry, it will get worse .
--- End quote ---
They aren’t leasing crap imo, that’s why they are going to start selling permits in July for access to certain properties at 400 dollars a piece. Then they’ll probably lock permit holders out due to fire danger like they do in western wa.
--- End quote ---
And this is the correct answer sadly...