you ALL need a discover pass for ALL DNR land.

[ErikN]

I buy a NW forest pass for $30 to access most US, forest service trail heads, I buy my hunting license and get the parking pass with that, which doesn't cover a singe place I actually ever hunt, I buy snowmobile tabs for $33 for 2 sleds a year and get a parking pass with that, I buy ORV tabs for my dirtbikes and a quad at $22 a year, and walker valley is the only place to ride legally on public land within 2 hours of snohomish county, and the parks department already pillaged our ORV funds, and now I have to buy this damned pass just to park at walker valley, because the $22 ORV tabs that I already bought for 2 dirtbikes and a quad don't go to cover anything because the parks department already stole that.

So NW forest pass $30, + 2 snow park permits @$33 +3 sets of ORV tabs at $22 + hunting licences at about $150 for everything, that totals out to $312 a year just to be leagal to park already.  Now I am supposed to give these worthless people more money to put up gates to keep me off of public land? This is ridiculous. I'm not planning on buying it.

[Special T]

Erik... there reaches a point when good citizens like your self decide it cheaper to pay a fine than stay legal... EVERY state agency only sees the PROJECTED rev for a given tax, fee etc. they never see the cost of implementation OR enforcement.  The state relies on the FEAR or enforcement ot keep people in line... The state likes SHEEP!

[bigtex]

Erik,
FYI the NOVA (ORV) funds are going back to ORV issues this year

[True Sportsman]

I'm going to go ahead and not buy this pass. I don't feel like it.

[Elkaholic daWg]

Erik,
FYI the NOVA (ORV) funds are going back to ORV issues this year

 Maybe , but what about money already STOLEN and spent?

[turkey buster]

I haven't read this whole thread, but I have a question maybee someone can answer.
Do state beaches fall under this discover pass? is it considered WDFW land or state park, or is it DNR?

[bobcat]

I think the beaches are under the jurisdiction of state parks, but you don't need the Discover pass.

[Hunterman]

Only in the state park that you are staying in..If that park has a beach then your ok,,if you got to another park with a beach then you do need the pass..Example,,if you are in Westport and camp at Twin Harbors State Park, and go to the beach your fine..If you go to West Haven State Park and go to the beach you need the pass..Surfers beware..

Hunterman(Tony)

[turkey buster]

so I need the pass just to take my family down to the beach for the day?

[bobcat]

  Q. Where will I need a Discover Pass?
A. The pass is required on state recreation lands and water-access sites managed by Washington State Parks (State Parks), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These lands include state parks, water-access points, heritage sites, wildlife and natural areas, trails and trailheads.  The Discover Pass will be needed to access DNR’s developed or designated recreation areas, sites, trailheads and parking areas.
 Q. If I am driving through state recreation lands, will I need to buy a pass?
A. Yes. Unless you are exempt from pass requirements, the pass is required anytime your vehicle is on state recreation lands managed by WDFW, DNR or State Parks. The pass is not required on roads managed by other jurisdictions, such as state highways or county roads that may pass through recreation lands.
 Q. If I am gathering mushrooms, berries or firewood for my personal use or doing other dispersed recreation activities such as geocaching, driving forest roads, bird watching, etc., do I still need to purchase an access pass?
A. Yes. All street-licensed vehicles will need a Discover Pass to access state recreation lands managed by the agencies.
 Q. Do I need a Discover Pass if I access state recreation lands by foot, horse, bicycle, boat, skateboard, etc.?
A. No. The Discover Pass is a vehicle permit and is only required for street-legal motor vehicles to access state-managed recreation lands. It is not required for access using other forms of transportation, such as bicycles, boats, horses or on foot. However, if motor vehicles are used to transport or tow boats, bicycles, horses, etc., the motor vehicle must display the pass. Boaters will still need to pay any moorage and boat pumping fees.
 Q. Will I need a Discover Pass to drive on ocean beaches for clam digging or other recreation?
You will not need a Discover Pass to access the beach or to drive or park on the beach. However, you will need a Discover Pass to park in any developed State Parks parking areas upland from the beach.

[wormfood]

It is  B.S., in my opinion yes, but i am willing to pay to play even know I should not have too. I hate to see land gated and if it will actually keep a small chunk of land from being closed I am willing to support it. The state is screwed up and if this is what it takes to keep a few state workers on the books a couple more years then I will continue to buy my B.S. pass every year.

[trophyhunt]

 

[turkey buster]

thank you bobcat that sums it up

[sebek556]

so since I cant drive past the damn yellow gates anyways, I dont need a pass cause I'm walking lol 

[wormfood]

I know its a bad Idea and B.S. but its past the time to get to vote on it and I would not of voted for it. I dont care for much of the people in state politics right now and if this is what it takes to keep a couple union brothers employed I support pay the B.S. pass price.Pay to play on state land is 100% bull @#it but I support my neighbor and it might be what keeps him from the unemployment line!