Dicover Pass Poll

[bigtex]

Remember, DNR is not there to provide recreational access. DNR is there to bring in revenue to the state, mainly through timber/logging, but also through things such as agricultural leases and shellfish leases.

Please define how DNR is to ensure a "rich quality of life" and what that entails.  DNR is certainly there to add to the recreational smorgasboard of Washington.

OUR MISSION
In partnership with citizens and governments, the Washington State DNR provides innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/AboutDNR/Mission/Pages/Home.aspx

Certainly DNR does add to the recreational opportunity, but that is not their mission, hence why the word "recreation" is not in their mission statement. Their main goal is $$$. The commercial activities on DNR lands funds schools, public safety and communites, thus enhancing a "rich quality of life".

If DNR was around to improve recreation then they would not continue to own/purchase landlocked land. The other agencies (Parks, WDFW, and the feds) have all strived towards getting rid of landlocked land because they don't really serve the public any good.....

[Knocker of rocks]

Certainly DNR does add to the recreational opportunity, but that is not their mission, hence why the word "recreation" is not in their mission statement. Their main goal is $$$. The commercial activities on DNR lands funds schools, public safety and communites, thus enhancing a "rich quality of life".

Maybe, but the way it is written, it is mere speculation

[Oldguy]

I didn't purchase one in 2011 and I probably will never buy one. If I run out of places to hunt or hike, I'll go to Canada which is only 2 milles away. I am guessing that it is only a matter of time until the "free parking permit" that is issued with hunting and fishing licenses will go away and the Discover Pass will be required, and not be issued free.

[724wd]

they can go pound sand, p!$$ up a rope, bite me... every saying you can think of!  I haven't and will NEVER buy another *censored*ed pass to use land that belongs to the state of washington!  BITE ME!   

[Machias]

they can go pound sand, p!$$ up a rope, bite me... every saying you can think of!  I haven't and will NEVER buy another *censored*ed pass to use land that belongs to the state of washington!  BITE ME!   

Don't hold it in, come on tell us how you really feel. 

[Bigtine96]

Ive been seeing alot of discover pass signs spray painted over hahaha

[steen]

We puchased one because we went to the Yakima Sportsman's Show then went to all the nearby feeding stations which require the Discover Pass.  I think the passes we get with our game licenses should cover it but it did not so we bought it to see the feeding stations.  We had a blast looking at 50 bull elk 40 of which were 6 point or better and thrilled with the sheep even tho the oldest ram was only 3 1/2 years old.  We camped at the Umtanum campground in the Yakima canyon which cost us nothing at this time of the year, spent $7-8.00 for tickets, gas to get there and drive around, a subsandwich,  and we ate mostly out of our trailer.  It was a fun trip with some awesome pictures of elk and sheep and countryside.  I could complain about having to pay for the Pass but it was worth it.  We rode on an old army truck (for free or the price of the pass however you want to put it) right into the herd of about 6-700 elk.  Totally awesome way to see elk and not have to shoot one to get a thrill, and got a bunch of beautiful pictures to show for it!

[BOWHUNTER45]

Take these signs and pin them where the sign does not shine ....I will never buy one ......Guaranteed that ! They have placed them along the river buy my house now .... just a gravel pull off spot    I figure when they right me a ticket I will just go to court and tell the judge what I think about it !!!!

[bobcat]

We puchased one because we went to the Yakima Sportsman's Show then went to all the nearby feeding stations which require the Discover Pass.  I think the passes we get with our game licenses should cover it but it did not so we bought it to see the feeding stations.

Your vehicle use pass from the DFW that comes with your hunting license is all you need at the feeding stations.

[Wazukie]

 

[manbearpig]

Even if you get a ticket once every 3 years it is still cheaper to not buy the pass for those 3 years.  Odds are I'll be money ahead by the end of 2013.

[bobcat]

Even if you get a ticket once every 3 years it is still cheaper to not buy the pass for those 3 years.  Odds are I'll be money ahead by the end of 2013.

That would depend on whether you get the $100 ticket, or the $200 ticket.

[manbearpig]

Im banking on neither.

[The Weazle]

Even if you get a ticket once every 3 years it is still cheaper to not buy the pass for those 3 years.  Odds are I'll be money ahead by the end of 2013.

That would depend on whether you get the $100 ticket, or the $200 ticket.

Huh...3 years of passes =$90
One ticket is at least $100

you are -$10, how are you money ahead?  is my math wrong?