WDFW/DNR/Parks Discover Pass Site Up

[Forester]

So if I use a state parks boat launch and don't park there, just launch do I need one? Is the seven dollar boat launch fee good or will I need both?

[swanny]

Pretty sure if you are just launching a boat you only have to pay the launch fee, even when parking there. I believe that's what I read.

I have no problem with this pass, just wish it was good for two vehicles.

[bobcat]

I have no problem with this pass, just wish it was good for two vehicles.

   I have four vehicles I need to buy the pass for, if I want to continue to use DNR and WDFW lands. So, instead of buying four, I won't be buying any. Well, I take that back- my wife said she will want it for her car, so she can take the kids to a local state park. But I will no longer be hunting in Capitol Forest. That's about the only area I can think of where I will no longer be able to go. It's kind of a shame because I like taking the kids out there. But we've got plenty of other places to go where we can enjoy the same activities, without having to spend $90.

[bigtex]

So if I use a state parks boat launch and don't park there, just launch do I need one? Is the seven dollar boat launch fee good or will I need both?

If you pay the state park launch fee you don't need any other pass.

[swanny]

I have no problem with this pass, just wish it was good for two vehicles.

   I have four vehicles I need to buy the pass for, if I want to continue to use DNR and WDFW lands. So, instead of buying four, I won't be buying any. Well, I take that back- my wife said she will want it for her car, so she can take the kids to a local state park. But I will no longer be hunting in Capitol Forest. That's about the only area I can think of where I will no longer be able to go. It's kind of a shame because I like taking the kids out there. But we've got plenty of other places to go where we can enjoy the same activities, without having to spend $90.

Ouch! Totally BS that you can't at least get it for two vehicles like the WDFW parking passes. At least those are "free" with out licenses still

[dscubame]

With four vehicles your better off just risking a ticket.  Risk to reward odds seem to be in your favor.  With just one vehicle in my situation I am going to risk the ticket and I must consider with the budget cuts how how much manpower can posssibly be dedicated to enforcement.

[Wazukie]

With four vehicles your better off just risking a ticket.  Risk to reward odds seem to be in your favor.  With just one vehicle in my situation I am going to risk the ticket and I must consider with the budget cuts how how much manpower can posssibly be dedicated to enforcement.

Not much enforcement where I live, unless of course there is a big 3D archery shoot on state land in Larual.  All you Klickitat 3d shooters better buy your pass this year I guess.  Glad i dont hunt on state land.

[bigtex]

As far as enforcement goes none of the three agencies will see budget cuts in their enforcement divisions as the 2011-13 budget is currently written. Also, the way the bill was wrote the three agencies can write tickets for not having the pass on eachothers lands. So a State Park Ranger can go on WDFW lands and write tickets for not having the pass, DNR can go into a State Park, etc.

[bigtex]

With four vehicles your better off just risking a ticket.  Risk to reward odds seem to be in your favor.  With just one vehicle in my situation I am going to risk the ticket and I must consider with the budget cuts how how much manpower can posssibly be dedicated to enforcement.

Not much enforcement where I live, unless of course there is a big 3D archery shoot on state land in Larual.  All you Klickitat 3d shooters better buy your pass this year I guess.  Glad i dont hunt on state land.

The only DNR land in Klickitat County you will need the pass at is the Buck Creek Trailheads (1&2) and Trails.

[Wazukie]

With four vehicles your better off just risking a ticket.  Risk to reward odds seem to be in your favor.  With just one vehicle in my situation I am going to risk the ticket and I must consider with the budget cuts how how much manpower can posssibly be dedicated to enforcement.

Not much enforcement where I live, unless of course there is a big 3D archery shoot on state land in Larual.  All you Klickitat 3d shooters better buy your pass this year I guess.  Glad i dont hunt on state land.

The only DNR land in Klickitat County you will need the pass at is the Buck Creek Trailheads (1&2) and Trails.

Bird Creek Camp ground is a DNR Rec. site is it not?

[bigtex]

With four vehicles your better off just risking a ticket.  Risk to reward odds seem to be in your favor.  With just one vehicle in my situation I am going to risk the ticket and I must consider with the budget cuts how how much manpower can posssibly be dedicated to enforcement.

Not much enforcement where I live, unless of course there is a big 3D archery shoot on state land in Larual.  All you Klickitat 3d shooters better buy your pass this year I guess.  Glad i dont hunt on state land.

The only DNR land in Klickitat County you will need the pass at is the Buck Creek Trailheads (1&2) and Trails.

Bird Creek Camp ground is a DNR Rec. site is it not?

Bird Creek is DNR however it is in Yakima County which is why I said the only site in Klick is Buck Creek. You will need the pass at Bird Creek

[Wazukie]

LOL, you got me, I always forget that it is in Yakima county and I am in Klickitat county.  I guess the DNR wouldn't require the pass for the 3D shoot, they probably already pay for a permit to have the event.  I would not put it past the DNR to require it for hunting their land as hunting is a recreation just like mushroom picking and berry picking is.

[Armadillo]

I think this is so vague. Is it safe to assume that any DNR land not listed on the WA DNR website can be recreated on without a pass? I hunt the Markworth state forest, its not listed anywhere on DNRs website or anywhere else for that matter. So if it isnt listed I wonder if I need a pass?

[bobcat]

I'd say if it's not listed as a recreation site on the DNR website, and it's not posted with signs saying the pass is required, then you don't need it.

[Armadillo]

Thats what i'm thinkin too. I havent had the chance to read the entrance billboard in a couple weeks to see if anythings been posted, ill do an update post about the area once I go check my trailcams. This chaps my a** though, I think everyones actually!