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The only fee that I've seen that seems to have gone up significantly, is the goat, sheep, and moose tags, which went from $100 to $300. And honestly, I can't argue with those increases as I feel a once in a lifetime tag for any of those three species is well worth the $300. Of course, as Bob33 said, we had one of the biggest increases last year when they created all the additional (and mostly unnecessary) special hunt categories). I'm curiously awaiting an announcement from the WDFW as to where exactly all that money was spent. (as they said it was to go for providing additional access to hunters on private lands)
Quote from: Tom Reichner on April 25, 2011, 02:09:09 PMQuote from: bearpaw on April 24, 2011, 03:16:21 PMIncreases are upsetting to me too, but we are still in line with most other states. Most states have had increases in the last 2 years. In line with most other states? I don't think so. In line with other western states, maybe. But compared to my native Pennsylvania, we are a rip-off. Here's a line from the PA Game Commission's website concerning current license fees:Resident Adult Hunting (age17 - 64) $20.70 This $20.70 includes regular (rifle) season deer hunting, all small game hunting, turkey hunting, coyote hunting, varmint hunting (woodchucks, crows, etc), and waterfowl hunting (of course, you also need the duck stamp for waterfowl).You cant compare Washington with east coast states or states with lower income levels. Thats like saying Washington's licenses are more expensive then W Virginia, well duh! Fee's are based on income levels, even citation fines are based on income level. For example a federal citation for underage drinking in W Virginia is $50, in E. WA it is $275, S. Cali it is $375.
Quote from: bearpaw on April 24, 2011, 03:16:21 PMIncreases are upsetting to me too, but we are still in line with most other states. Most states have had increases in the last 2 years. In line with most other states? I don't think so. In line with other western states, maybe. But compared to my native Pennsylvania, we are a rip-off. Here's a line from the PA Game Commission's website concerning current license fees:Resident Adult Hunting (age17 - 64) $20.70 This $20.70 includes regular (rifle) season deer hunting, all small game hunting, turkey hunting, coyote hunting, varmint hunting (woodchucks, crows, etc), and waterfowl hunting (of course, you also need the duck stamp for waterfowl).
Increases are upsetting to me too, but we are still in line with most other states. Most states have had increases in the last 2 years.
Un frickin real, these increases are ridiculous, especially the oil tags!!! I mean let's face it, 99% of us on this forum maybe 95% will never hunt moose sheep or goat in our lifetime. That increase is complete BS, those percentages should be flip-flopped with the non-resident Id feel a little better about that. It shouldn't be a burden after the joy of drawing what are these coveted tags to come up with another 300$! Yeah of course it's worth it, that's a no brainier, but G D we are residents here for Gods sake! . Like others have said, increase the fees with inflation, that makes sense, frigin tax loving , fee increasing liberal s hole state can really cram it! Can't wait to retire and get the F out of here!
