Post by: bigtex on January 24, 2013, 09:30:52 AM
The legislation also requires WDFW to contact other states to promote the discounted license fees.
http://dlr.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/default.aspx?year=2013&bill=1192 (http://dlr.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/default.aspx?year=2013&bill=1192)
Post by: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 09:32:26 AM
House Bill 1192 sponsored by Reps Short, Blake, Takko, Taylor, Kretz, Crouse, Springer, Chandler, Ryu, and Morrell would allow nonresident disabled vets or nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident disabled vets or residents 65 or older. Currently nonresidents pay full price.:tup:
The legislation also requires WDFW to contact other states to promote the discounted license fees.
http://dlr.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/default.aspx?year=2013&bill=1192 (http://dlr.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/default.aspx?year=2013&bill=1192)
Post by: Bob33 on January 24, 2013, 10:09:17 AM
What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.
Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.
Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?
Post by: bigtex on January 24, 2013, 10:10:03 AM
"...allow nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident."
What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.
Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.
Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?
:yeah:
Post by: baldopepper on January 24, 2013, 10:19:05 AM
Post by: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 10:23:29 AM
"...allow nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident."lmao, how many people do you really believe this is going to apply too? You act like Washington hunting seasons are the Mecca of opportunity, and to be had by thousands of 65+'s disabled's, walking mile after mile in your secret honey hole. :chuckle:
What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.
Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.
Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?
Post by: bearpaw on January 24, 2013, 10:23:43 AM
Reduced licenses in Washington could help attract more recreationists into Washington. Many businesses in my area depend on hunters and fishermen, so there is what I assume is part of the reasoning. Give them a break on licenses, that will attract them and they will spend far more while in the state.
Numbers of hunters has been decreasing for many years, it's time to provide incentives.
If it's only for veteran's then that is self explanatory for the reason for the legislation.
Post by: Bob33 on January 24, 2013, 10:29:22 AM
To the contrary. I believe we already have congestion and I don't see the value in making it easier to aggrevate that condition. I do agree it probably wouldn't cause many more to visit our state. I would prefer to see the state act to increase resident hunting opportunities first."...allow nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident."lmao, how many people do you really believe this is going to apply too? You act like Washington hunting seasons are the Mecca of opportunity, and to be had by thousands of 65+'s disabled's, walking mile after mile in your secret honey hole. :chuckle:
What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.
Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.
Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?
Post by: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 10:38:38 AM
thats some pretty shallow thinking Bob. Haven't disabled vets paid enough already? They put their lives on the line so people like you can enjoy the freedoms this country offers and allow you to sit at your computer with bitter contempt that they might somehow get a financial break on a license, that's just utter selfishness right there, you must be proud!To the contrary. I believe we already have congestion and I don't see the value in making it easier to aggrevate that condition. I do agree it probably wouldn't cause many more to visit our state. I would prefer to see the state act to increase resident hunting opportunities first."...allow nonresidents are 65 or older to purchase a license at the same price of resident."lmao, how many people do you really believe this is going to apply too? You act like Washington hunting seasons are the Mecca of opportunity, and to be had by thousands of 65+'s disabled's, walking mile after mile in your secret honey hole. :chuckle:
What is the point of that? First, many who are 65 and older, and particularly non-residents who will have to travel further and incur more travel expenses, have more disposable income than those under 65.
Second, what is the point in trying to attract more non-residents? Many of our hunting areas are already crowded enough.
Why give any preferential treatment to non-residents?
Post by: bigtex on January 24, 2013, 10:39:00 AM
As I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.
You are correct. I did not fully explain the bill. Sorry for the confusion
Post by: bearpaw on January 24, 2013, 10:40:45 AM
Post by: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 10:41:02 AM
the title should be explanation enough, you did just fine.As I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.
You are correct. I did not fully explain the bill. Sorry for the confusion
Perhaps Bob should push for legislation that would remove handicap parking for these people too, if they can take over his hunting grounds then surely they can park further away from the stores!
Post by: Machias on January 24, 2013, 04:30:02 PM
Post by: Bob33 on January 24, 2013, 04:36:52 PM
That's a cheap shot, and misrepresents what I said. The original post stated that the bill applied to all non-residents, not just disabled. My comment was not directed at disabled people in any way.the title should be explanation enough, you did just fine.As I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.
You are correct. I did not fully explain the bill. Sorry for the confusion
Perhaps Bob should push for legislation that would remove handicap parking for these people too, if they can take over his hunting grounds then surely they can park further away from the stores!
What is your point?
Post by: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 04:54:36 PM
Nice try Bob, my original reply, as well as the title of the thread has always stated "Disabled Vets". So had the link posted in the original post;That's a cheap shot, and misrepresents what I said. The original post stated that the bill applied to all non-residents, not just disabled. My comment was not directed at disabled people in any way.the title should be explanation enough, you did just fine.As I read it, it only applies to Disabled veterans over the age of 65. not just any nonresident over the age of 65.
You are correct. I did not fully explain the bill. Sorry for the confusion
Perhaps Bob should push for legislation that would remove handicap parking for these people too, if they can take over his hunting grounds then surely they can park further away from the stores!
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Sec. 1. RCW 77.32.480 and 2007 c 254 s 3 are each amended to read
as follows:
Upon written application, a combination fishing license shall be
issued at the reduced rate of five dollars((,)) and all hunting
licenses shall((,)) be issued at the reduced rate of a youth hunting
license fee for the following individuals:
(1) A resident or nonresident sixty-five years old or older who is
an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces
having a service-connected disability;
(2) A resident or nonresident who is an honorably discharged
veteran of the United States armed forces with a thirty percent or more
service-connected disability;
(3) A resident with a disability who permanently uses a wheelchair;
(4) A resident who is blind or visually impaired; and
(5) A resident with a developmental disability as defined in RCW
Post by: KFhunter on January 24, 2013, 04:55:24 PM