New Discover Pass law is WORSE for Hunters.

[fireweed]

In exchange for two license plates, now the Discover Pass is needed on ALL DNR land! Last year it was suppose to be limited to "developed and Designated sites".  Looks like they closed that loophole (and potential lawsuit like the USFS just had) yesterday with bill 2373. 
The new definition:" Includes all land and land types managed by the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), other than aquatic lands, for which
a Discover Pass or day-use permit is required."
The original bill had a discount for hunting/fishing.  That went quick.

The DNR will have to spend any $ they get for policing the Discover Pass on EVERY SINGLE ACRE.
 
Just got thrown under the bus again.

[NRA4LIFE]

I'm shocked.

[buckfvr]

Maybe when they start the state income tax they will drop the discover pass....yeah right.   They even say if they can pass the state income tax they could lower property and sales tax.......lower?

This state is a total bunch of crooks....

[fireweed]

Brief Summary of Engrossed Second Substitute Bill and all it does:

Includes all land and land types managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), other than aquatic lands, for which a Discover Pass or day-use permit is required.
Exempts possessor of a daily Sno-Park permit from requiring a Discover Pass or day-use permit at designated Sno-Parks.
Modifies the validity of the Discover Pass to begin when the pass has been marked for activation.
Allows for the single purchase of a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass to be valid for two license plate numbers.
Limits any transaction and dealer fee that causes the price of the Discover
Pass or day-use permit to exceed the price in statute to be assessed only for those purchased through the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) automated licensing system.
*Allows for the Discover Pass and day-use permit to be obtained by retailers.
*Expands the options of where a Discover Pass and day-use permit can be purchased and authorizes the Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission (State Parks) to utilize unstaffed collection stations.
Redistributes local sales and use tax revenues assessed at the State Parks from local jurisdictions to a dedicated account within the State Parks.
Provides a complimentary Discover Pass to eligible disabled Washington veterans.
Requires free access days at state parks and suggests they be timed with National Park Service free days.
Codifies that the DNR, the WDFW, and the State Parks must designate free 15-minute short-term parking.
Adds exemptions for certain circumstances from requiring the Discover Pass or day-use permit.
Adds to the types of vehicles for which the owners are given the opportunity to donate to state parks upon vehicle registration.
Creates a $10 state parks support fee on recreational vehicle registrations until
July 1, 2015, for deposit into the Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account,
with funds directed towards the operation and maintenance at the State Parks
that accommodate recreational vehicles.Creates an up to $50 Family Discover Pass that is transferable among any vehicle.
Allows tsunami cleanup to count as volunteer hours towards a free Discover Pass.
Requires the agencies to develop proposals for finding consistent state
recreational policies where inconsistencies exist and to report findings to the Legislature.

[Sumpnneedskillin]

Don't forget the extra $3 for sewage dump stations when you register that RV/camper/trailer

[400out]

greedy *censored*s      catch me if you can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad I don't go where the majority does! i haven't even rigistered my rv since 2008 so good luck getting me on that on too! Find your 10 dollars somewhere else! (smiley with middle finger)

[high country]

What's $10 more dollars on top of the existing $250 it will cost me to hunt and fish here.

[400out]

10 dollars

[BOWHUNTER45]

I am not buying sheet ...never have and never will ... they give me a ticket I will be taking it to the Supreme court .....This is BS and we should not be letting these arz holes keep taking our freedom  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 

[BOWHUNTER45]

Remember this ....this land is your land , this land is my land and you will never take my gun from my hand 

[kirkl]

this land was made for you and mmmmmeeeeee. everyone join in, this land is my land this land is your land.

[rtspring]

I got better things to spend my dollars on...

[kirkl]

like replacing rifles the game departments takes from you. lol, sorry i couldnt resist

[The Weazle]

$10 on RV registration for state parks?  I've never even towed my RV through a state park!!!  $250 or so for license, $75 for boat launch pass, $30 for discover pass to park truck where I launch the boat, $25 boat trailer registration, $60 or so boat registration, gas, tackle, bullets, food/drinks, gear...playing outside for 6 or 7 months a year is more than a months wages these days!!!


Sexually deprived for your freedom!

[Machias]

10 dollars