WDFW/DNR/Parks Discover Pass Site Up

[bigtex]

The state launched the Discover Pass website. It lists who needs which type of pass, where each pass can be used at, and what locations need the pass.

http://discoverpass.wa.gov/

[MtnMuley]

These passes are far and beyond ridiculous these days.    Before long, I will need a punchcard, limiting the amount of times I can sh*t in the the woods.

[pianoman9701]

These passes are far and beyond ridiculous these days.    Before long, I will need a punchcard, limiting the amount of times I can sh*t in the the woods.

Oh, they have that. It's called the "Oh Crap, It's Another Stinking Fee Card".

[grundy53]

Or worse yet a punch card for every time you go out in the woods. Once you have met your quota you can't go again until next year...

[arees]

Now if they made the passes out of softer paper, they would be more useful for that emergency crap in the woods.

[BIGINNER]

so..... what type of huntin/fishing licence do you have to have to be exempt?

[bigtex]

so..... what type of huntin/fishing licence do you have to have to be exempt?

The exemption is only for WDFW lands. So if you hunt DNR lands and it is listed as an area that needs the pass then you need to buy the discovery pass. Those who purchase big-game or small-game hunting license, western Washington pheasant permit, trapping license, Watchable Wildlife decal, or saltwater or freshwater or combination recreational fishing license will receive a complimentary vehicle access pass (like you do now) but it can only be used for WDFW lands.

[Special T]

I'll vote with my dollars and only boat or hunt from WDFW lands... I bet they don't raise as much $$$ as they plan. They must never think that we might change our habits in responce to this stuff. 

[6x6in6]

"Hunting and fishing on WDFW-managed lands.
When you buy a hunting and/or fishing license, you will receive a vehicle access pass for WDFW-managed lands and won’t need the Discover Pass. You will still need the Discover Pass to hunt or fish on DNR or State Parks land."

Maybe I'm reading too much into this, or incorrectly for that matter, but the WDFW pass only covers us when hunting or fishing on said WDFW managed land.
Going camping, day shed hunt, other.... for example on WDFW managed land, isn't the Discover Pass still required?

I guess I could have a fishing pole leaning against my lawn chair while dry camping in the middle of the LT Murray and say I just got back from a five mile hike to Taneum Cr to do a little fishing. 

[bigtex]

"Hunting and fishing on WDFW-managed lands.
When you buy a hunting and/or fishing license, you will receive a vehicle access pass for WDFW-managed lands and won’t need the Discover Pass. You will still need the Discover Pass to hunt or fish on DNR or State Parks land."

Maybe I'm reading too much into this, or incorrectly for that matter, but the WDFW pass only covers us when hunting or fishing on said WDFW managed land.
Going camping, day shed hunt, other.... for example on WDFW managed land, isn't the Discover Pass still required?

I guess I could have a fishing pole leaning against my lawn chair while dry camping in the middle of the LT Murray and say I just got back from a five mile hike to Taneum Cr to do a little fishing. 

Your reading too much into it. If your on WDFW land either the WDFW pass or Discover Pass is required, no matter what you are doing.

[6x6in6]

"Hunting and fishing on WDFW-managed lands.
When you buy a hunting and/or fishing license, you will receive a vehicle access pass for WDFW-managed lands and won’t need the Discover Pass. You will still need the Discover Pass to hunt or fish on DNR or State Parks land."

Maybe I'm reading too much into this, or incorrectly for that matter, but the WDFW pass only covers us when hunting or fishing on said WDFW managed land.
Going camping, day shed hunt, other.... for example on WDFW managed land, isn't the Discover Pass still required?

I guess I could have a fishing pole leaning against my lawn chair while dry camping in the middle of the LT Murray and say I just got back from a five mile hike to Taneum Cr to do a little fishing. 

Your reading too much into it. If your on WDFW land either the WDFW pass or Discover Pass is required, no matter what you are doing.

I agree with that.
But the heading on the topic on the Discovery Pass page http://discoverpass.wa.gov/exemptions/ at bullet #2 does say "Hunting and Fishing on...."
Maybe it's another State money grab attempt for those who have the WDFW issued pass with the license purchase and are just camping and not partaking in a hunting and fishing excursion.

[6x6in6]

Hell, for that matter, it says hunting AND fishing.
I guess we have to be doing both or get a $99 fine. 
Maybe "or" would have been the better choice of words here.
LOL!!!!

[Red Leg]

I am sure this is mentioned some where.

I park on public road, bordering privite timber
land where you can walk in when allowed, no fees yet. I hike 5 miles in on private land and end up on a large tract of DNR land. I am walking on a log road and a DNR Officer pulls up and stops. Maybe he just wants to check the lisence. Do I need this Discover Pass?

[6x6in6]

I am sure this is mentioned some where.

I park on public road, bordering privite timber
land where you can walk in when allowed, no fees yet. I hike 5 miles in on private land and end up on a large tract of DNR land. I am walking on a log road and a DNR Officer pulls up and stops. Maybe he just wants to check the lisence. Do I need this Discover Pass?

I'd say no.
The pass is displayed on the vehicle, not the person.
Remember, not all DNR land falls under this pass situation.  Just the DNR land that is Recreation Sites, like Naneum Ridge State Forest and Ahtanum State Forest to name just 2.

[bigtex]

I am sure this is mentioned some where.

I park on public road, bordering privite timber
land where you can walk in when allowed, no fees yet. I hike 5 miles in on private land and end up on a large tract of DNR land. I am walking on a log road and a DNR Officer pulls up and stops. Maybe he just wants to check the lisence. Do I need this Discover Pass?

I'd say no.
The pass is displayed on the vehicle, not the person.
Remember, not all DNR land falls under this pass situation.  Just the DNR land that is Recreation Sites, like Naneum Ridge State Forest and Ahtanum State Forest to name just 2.

 
For DNR it is only recreation sites where the pass is required. Not the small parcels of DNR land that is allover the state. The Discover Pass website lists which locations you need the pass.