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Title: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: HoofsandWings on April 22, 2014, 08:22:30 AM
So far, buying all of the permit applications and the multiseason permits, it looks like it will be north of $500. :yike: :yike:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Lingcod on April 22, 2014, 08:28:42 AM
I'm in the same boat, especially since I get them all separate over time ie: bear,small game, fishing, trapping, big game etc.......and still supposed to get a discovery pass? Hope they put those $$ to good use.... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: kentrek on April 22, 2014, 08:39:42 AM
Might as well hunt idaho or oregon with how expensive it is here...

Esp w. h weco going permit only....

Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Encore 280 on April 22, 2014, 08:42:26 AM
I'm gonna put in for Idaho moose today and call it good I think. :dunno:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: ELKBURGER on April 22, 2014, 08:57:10 AM
And then WDFW pitches their raffles too!
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 22, 2014, 09:10:32 AM
You wouldn't have to dig that deep if you didn't buy everything there was.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 22, 2014, 09:22:40 AM
I think with the privatization of all the timber company's land and the pay to play access permits WDFW will see a steady decline in the general tags purchased.  why buy the tags If there's no land to hunt without paying.  The people willing to pay will buy general season tags to hunt the permit area of there choice.  The ones who cant afford the pass will either take their money elsewhere or know of public lands to hunt.  As the public land becomes more and more pay to play less and less folks will even buy the tags.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Jburke on April 22, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
This is exactly why I won't apply for the multi season again.  I bought the deer tag once and a second deer tag the year the prices went up.  I got mine just before the price hike at least.
As far as public land going pay to play, I agree to a point.  I have yet to buy a discover pass and won't until I absolutely need to.  There are 100's of thousands of acres that don't require it and plenty of public land available for me to find room to hunt.  Until there is no where for me to hunt on public land I can't justify paying for Idaho.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Tbob on April 22, 2014, 11:27:02 AM
I agree it's getting spendy, but I'm happy I'm still able to hunt at least. As is everything these days, costs are going up... It's unfortunate, but it's the reality with everything. I bought a pay to play pass this year for the first time, but only for convenience to hunt closer to home and to hopefully better my odds just a little bit with .. I'm lucky though, gainfully employed at the moment and have no children or a wife so I can allocate more of my funds to hunting at the moment..
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: HoofsandWings on April 22, 2014, 12:36:12 PM
You wouldn't have to dig that deep if you didn't buy everything there was.
I always buy everything there is. Plus raffle tickets.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 22, 2014, 12:53:53 PM
I think I'm all done with applying for special permits. Basic license and tags is all. $200 is enough for me.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 22, 2014, 12:56:55 PM
You wouldn't have to dig that deep if you didn't buy everything there was.
I always buy everything there is. Plus raffle tickets.

I guess you can't complain to much then if you even have extra for raffle tickets.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: ELKBURGER on April 22, 2014, 01:07:07 PM
My daughter is taking her hunter ed course next week. If she passes then I need to decide if I will get her involved in the permit game. I would love the increased opportunity for her but the amount of dollars spent trying for it just keeps growing...
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: stevemiller on April 22, 2014, 01:07:07 PM
With you on this one close to $700. for everything could have split it up and got 2 complamentary DP s if they wernt so greedy.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 22, 2014, 01:14:27 PM
What's a DP
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 22, 2014, 01:16:14 PM
Discover Pass maybe?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackmaster on April 22, 2014, 01:26:35 PM
it does suck for sure, i buy mine my sons and my daughters, it really friggin hurts, i dont even put myself in for permits anymore, i wish i could give my kids my points, but that will never happen, i have a few points to, oh well the kids are darn near all grown up, couple years and it will be just me again :'(
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: stevemiller on April 22, 2014, 01:45:36 PM
Discover Pass maybe?  :dunno:
yes
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: snowpack on April 22, 2014, 01:49:09 PM
You don't have to put in for much to hit the $200 mark.   :'(
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: ELKBURGER on April 22, 2014, 02:17:32 PM
With you on this one close to $700. for everything could have split it up and got 2 complamentary DP s if they wernt so greedy.
Is the complimentary disc pass a confirmed deal? If so, what dollar limit must be spent?
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: vandeman17 on April 22, 2014, 02:31:54 PM
Might as well hunt idaho or oregon with how expensive it is here...

Esp w. h weco going permit only....

I only buy deer tag, migratory bird and fishing here now. The difference pays for a portion of my out of state tags plus buying points in other states. Once I finally burn my deer points, that purchase will stop as well.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 22, 2014, 02:39:57 PM
$252 for me alone plus $63 for wife's fishing license.  All to probably not draw anything again.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: xXLojackXx on April 22, 2014, 02:52:14 PM
Everybody quit putting in for quality permits  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: HoofsandWings on April 22, 2014, 05:28:09 PM
This is exactly why I won't apply for the multi season again.  I bought the deer tag once and a second deer tag the year the prices went up.  I got mine just before the price hike at least.
As far as public land going pay to play, I agree to a point.  I have yet to buy a discover pass and won't until I absolutely need to.  There are 100's of thousands of acres that don't require it and plenty of public land available for me to find room to hunt.  Until there is no where for me to hunt on public land I can't justify paying for Idaho.
Living on the west side, an Idaho or Montana hunt would cost a lot more. Gas, hotels, meals, days without pay adds up fast.
Last year, just hunting waterfowl a few weekends ran over $500.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: BigD on April 22, 2014, 06:17:22 PM
So far, buying all of the permit applications and the multiseason permits, it looks like it will be north of $500. :yike: :yike:


$500= 1 fuel up in the boat. I put in for spring bear, and will buy OTC deer/elk archery tags again, hope fire season doesnt ruin that again this year.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Mudman on April 22, 2014, 06:25:31 PM
Im sick of this.  Money grab.  I will buy as little as possible.  Rich mans game hunting has become now.  I guess the poor will just fill their freezer and shut-up.  :bash: I am starting to think about Idaho or something?  Really this isnt going to benefit any of us in the end.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 22, 2014, 06:57:26 PM
You can go out to dinner and a movie with your wife and burn $100. Fortunately my wife would rather go fishing. Throw the kids into that and you're at $150 or so and it's all over in about 4 hours. At least you've got an entire year worth of great fun outdoors with your family for your money.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: carver52 on April 22, 2014, 07:14:04 PM
I agree completely with many of the views posted here.  However, if you haven't lived or traveled out of this region and seen other hunt situations you really can't appreciate how good it still is up here.  In the South you either join a hunting club at several hundred dollars a season and be limited to what game is available or you don't hunt.  The few NWR's make our pumpkin patch hunts look like virgin territory.  Just sayin.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: hogsniper on April 22, 2014, 07:17:12 PM
I have put in for 16 years and have since moved to Oregon.  Its either give up or pay the $1000 to just put in for deer and elk!  Now that is digging deep!   And I didn't hunt a day in that state!   Oh well im drawing this year and its all gonna be worth it!
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Mudman on April 22, 2014, 07:29:15 PM
I live in the country so to speak.  We camp and enjoy outdoors.  It isnt hundreds of dollars.  A nite out hotel, movie dinner etc. is alot of $ for a family of 6 so its a rare thing.  Reality is I dont think we can handle my hunting and bring in the kids as well!!  Pay to play but those with less $ will suffer.  I wish I lived east side even more now.  To much land is private timber on wetside.  The bright side is we can all meet each other cause we will be crammed into areas like packwood hunting elk!
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: MarkyMark on April 22, 2014, 07:40:13 PM
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We could have it worse I guess but we still pay too much. :)



Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 22, 2014, 08:07:40 PM

I live in the country so to speak.  We camp and enjoy outdoors.  It isnt hundreds of dollars.  A nite out hotel, movie dinner etc. is alot of $ for a family of 6 so its a rare thing.  Reality is I dont think we can handle my hunting and bring in the kids as well!!  Pay to play but those with less $ will suffer.  I wish I lived east side even more now.  To much land is private timber on wetside.  The bright side is we can all meet each other cause we will be crammed into areas like packwood hunting elk!

We have it pretty good in this state relative to lots of other states. There's tons of public land on the west side to hunt without having to hunt timber company land if you ask me. Maybe it's just up this way where that's the case.
If it came down to it and my family was in that type financial position, I'd quit hunting if that was the only way I could get my kids hunting.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Band on April 22, 2014, 09:29:12 PM
I have pared down my purchases of hunting and fishing licenses over the years as the cash grab has ramped up.  All I get now is general deer/elk, a special elk permit application, and a freshwater fishing license.  No doubt at some point I'll pare down further.  I can afford more but I pay as little as I can based on principal.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Lingcod on April 22, 2014, 09:50:04 PM
I don't have an issue with the prices, like jackelope said we have it pretty darn good here. So good in fact that's the reason it costs me so much because I want to buy a license for everything offered. Can't get razor clams in Idaho....
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jkononen on April 23, 2014, 01:32:20 PM
http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm (http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm)

Resident Alabama prices.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: motg9_6 on April 23, 2014, 02:22:56 PM
wa state is just after our money for sure. i wont put in for any special permits here because i feel except for maybe desert and the watershed is a waste of money. did the multi deer one year and kicked myself the whole time. at the rate they are going more and more people will do what i know several have and quit buying tags in general.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 03:07:46 PM

http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm (http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm)

Resident Alabama prices.

Does Alabama have 2 species of elk, 3 deer, bears? Not even close to a legit comparison.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: snowpack on April 23, 2014, 03:13:34 PM

http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm (http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm)

Resident Alabama prices.

Does Alabama have 2 species of elk, 3 deer, bears? Not even close to a legit comparison.
Deer, bear, hogs, turkeys and alligators.  You can shoot 2 deer per day, one of which can be a buck. Hogs are unlimited.
I don't know about the season for bears there.  But there are quite a few that wreak havoc on the tree farms there.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Mudman on April 23, 2014, 03:19:19 PM
Dont get caught up in lic. tag prices.  Remember everything else too!  If I lived in NE wa I could buy a deer n bear tag and go hunt for a reasonable cost.  But compared to westside cost with the land permits it is getting expensive.  Thats my point.  Times a changing.  It sucks.  I think back 30years and then imagine the trend 30 years from now and it is all bad for hunting.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 23, 2014, 03:23:33 PM
so many people support them why would they ever lower the cost?  its supply and demand.  If a substantial amount of people quit buying their tag they might consider lowering the cost.  But the amount of hunters that quit hunting is probably the same as the amount of non hunters that start hunting.  I know the rate I charge for my services will only go up in the next thirty years.  Probably by a lot. 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 03:24:20 PM
Land access cost is not an issue for me. I hunt public land on the west side. 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: REHJWA on April 23, 2014, 03:30:53 PM

http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm (http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/ResRec.cfm)

Resident Alabama prices.

Does Alabama have 2 species of elk, 3 deer, bears? Not even close to a legit comparison.
No...Id say its a legit comparison :dunno:,

It's a deer a day from Nov-Dec, then a buck and a doe a day through Jan...
Hogs are year round, famers even pay to have you hunt hogs on there land...
More Turkey in a couple of counties then this whole state.
You can harvest more small game then the weight of an average WA bear...
and if I wanted an elk that bad, for the price of a quality elk permit in WA I can go on a guided hunt in most other states every 4-5 years while your waiting on a points system that a worth less each year... :sry:
And Alabama hasn't intentionally brought in any non native invasive predators either....
and as far as comparisons go I don't even want to discuss fishing and the way it is managed here. :puke:
but I live here....I will do my best to make the most of what we have while we still have it.

 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 23, 2014, 03:32:00 PM
Land access cost is not an issue for me. I hunt public land on the west side.

Not for long.   :twocents:  Just cause the closures and permits don't affect you yet, doesn't mean they are good for the sport of hunting in wa.  Way to be considerate of others hunting past times and family traditions.  I cant wait to hear your reaction when they go permit for the area you hunt.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 05:19:57 PM
Ok so if you just want to shoot a lot of animals I guess it's a fair comparison. I still think the price of licenses and tags is cheap entertainment when you factor in everything you get.

Has Washington brought in any non-native invasive predators or have they just walked here from other states and countries?  Wait...don't answer that. That's a whole different thread.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Tbob on April 23, 2014, 05:22:55 PM
Plenty of wilderness area to hunt on the west side if you're willing to get out and walk a bit... Just sayin...
Title: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 05:24:13 PM
Land access cost is not an issue for me. I hunt public land on the west side.

Not for long.   :twocents:  Just cause the closures and permits don't affect you yet, doesn't mean they are good for the sport of hunting in wa.  Way to be considerate of others hunting past times and family traditions.  I cant wait to hear your reaction when they go permit for the area you hunt.

Permit what? I hunt national forest, state land and wilderness areas. Unless the federal government decides to start charging us to access the Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, it won't happen. Special permit you mean?
I meant no disrespect to anyone's past times or family traditions. You guys are complaint about having to pay to access private land. I don't really see a problem with that. It's not public land. At least it's still accessible.
:dunno:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: snowpack on April 23, 2014, 05:26:17 PM
Ok so if you just want to shoot a lot of animals I guess it's a fair comparison. I still think the price of licenses and tags is cheap entertainment when you factor in everything you get.

Has Washington brought in any non-native invasive predators or have they just walked here from other states and countries?  Wait...don't answer that. That's a whole different thread.
I KNOW (no debate needed) the feds have brought in fishers. 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: mkcj on April 23, 2014, 05:28:38 PM
D,E,B&C--94.50
4 quality apps--13.70x4
2 special apps.--7.10x2
Discovery pass --$35

Grand total--$199.50 + fee's
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 05:36:14 PM

Ok so if you just want to shoot a lot of animals I guess it's a fair comparison. I still think the price of licenses and tags is cheap entertainment when you factor in everything you get.

Has Washington brought in any non-native invasive predators or have they just walked here from other states and countries?  Wait...don't answer that. That's a whole different thread.
I KNOW (no debate needed) the feds have brought in fishers.

I guess I assumed he was eluding to wolves.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: bobcat on April 23, 2014, 05:45:13 PM
Discover pass.


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Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: MarkyMark on April 23, 2014, 06:10:37 PM
National forest isn't free either. $40 for an annual forest pass.


Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Odell on April 23, 2014, 06:51:10 PM
I agree completely with many of the views posted here.  However, if you haven't lived or traveled out of this region and seen other hunt situations you really can't appreciate how good it still is up here.  In the South you either join a hunting club at several hundred dollars a season and be limited to what game is available or you don't hunt.  The few NWR's make our pumpkin patch hunts look like virgin territory.  Just sayin.

My buddy in Mississippi pays about $20 to hunt deer for three months and I think he can get around 10 of them counting does
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 06:57:27 PM
You guys are talking about states that are over run with whitetails. Is it all about the number of deer you kill?
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 06:58:57 PM

Discover pass.


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The amount I use the Discover Pass for hunting is almost not at all. There's 1 piece of state land I use it on,maybe twice a year. 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 07:01:04 PM

National forest isn't free either. $40 for an annual forest pass.

Correct, not free, but not hundreds of dollars for a year like some if the Timber companies are charging. I hunt, camp, hike, fish...whatever else. $40 a year is about as cheap as good quality entertainment like that gets. I'll take it.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: bobcat on April 23, 2014, 07:01:25 PM

Discover pass.


The amount I use the Discover Pass for hunting is almost not at all. There's 1 piece of state land I use it on,maybe twice a year.

That post wasn't directed at you, but was meant to correct someone who called it a "Discovery" pass.    :bash:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: Naches Sportsman on April 23, 2014, 07:05:30 PM
the price of tags: relatively cheap. Gas: expensive.

a day of hunting over staring at all kinds of technology: priceless.

I could care less on what I pay for tags. Nothing beats hunting in some beautiful country.
 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 07:23:16 PM


Discover pass.


The amount I use the Discover Pass for hunting is almost not at all. There's 1 piece of state land I use it on,maybe twice a year.

That post wasn't directed at you, but was meant to correct someone who called it a "Discovery" pass.    :bash:

Well, I didn't want anyone thinking I was forgetting about that fee either. Really a minimal fee in the grand scheme of things.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 23, 2014, 07:24:09 PM

the price of tags: relatively cheap. Gas: expensive.

a day of hunting over staring at all kinds of technology: priceless.

I could care less on what I pay for tags. Nothing beats hunting in some beautiful country.

Well said.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: coachcw on April 23, 2014, 08:02:06 PM
it alwaydrives me crazy how guys bitch about the multiseason tags they draw . pretty simple just don't put in for them  :beatdeadhorse:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: greenhead_killer on April 23, 2014, 09:01:19 PM
I agree with jackalope with all this. Few hundred bucks to have an opportunity/excuse to be outside if fine by me. How many of you go to a sporting event during the year? Or how about having a few beers with the boys? Add it up, if its important to you, I'm site you will make the effort to cut other activities out. Pay 400$ for 6 months of just hunting opportunity and that is just August through January. Where else can you spend that little and have that much of a time frame to enjoy it? Fine with me all you guys bailing out, means better odds for me which is always a good thing.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: snowpack on April 23, 2014, 09:19:45 PM
Better odds to draw the tag, not necessarily get an animal.  The year I didn't get a deer was the one I got the deer multi-tag.  Passed a few early, skipped most of modern because of out of town visitors...figured I'd make it up in the late seasons.  Rained and froze most of the late season...crunchy, crunchy!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: bobcat on April 23, 2014, 09:24:26 PM
I agree with coach that it's ridiculous to complain about the price of multi season tags, as nobody is forcing you to buy them. But, I gotta sympathize with those feeling the pain of the costly licenses, tags, and passes.

It's the Weyerhaeuser passes that are really affecting me this year. If I want to hunt the same places I hunted last year, I need to buy a St Helens pass ($150), a Pe Ell North pass ($200), and an Aberdeen pass ($75). That's an additional $425 that I didn't have to spend last year. Not only that, but this year I have to hunt alone. My uncle can't go with me, my brother can't go, and my 15 year old cousin who is just learning to hunt can't go.

 Unless all three of them buy the passes too, and what would that be? Let's see- I guess for four of us, a total of $1700, just to go and hunt the same areas we hunted last year, it's going to cost an extra SEVENTEEN-HUNDRED DOLLARS!   :yike:

Yep, I'd say hunting in this state is getting expensive, no doubt about it. And no, I will not be hunting the state land or any of the other small parcels of private timberland that's still open to the public. No way, you think it was crowded before? Just wait and see how it's going to be now. Y'all have fun in Capitol Forest!    :tup:    :chuckle:
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: REHJWA on April 23, 2014, 11:27:51 PM
You guys are talking about states that are over run with whitetails. Is it all about the number of deer you kill?
NO!
It is about the opportunity to be in the woods for more then a week or two.

In states where they allow more then one deer it is usually doe permits, and I put meat in the freezer first then put in the hard time trying to pattern a decent buck.

The seasons here are a joke compared to most other states. If your blessed your tagged out...but Lord forbid something come up during your selected season, if you or family get sick, have to work, or some other unforeseen issue comes up your season is done....

I saved my leave so I could come home three years in a row from Hawaii to hunt deer here in Oct...

My bottom line is that the money we pay this state for the opportunities we enjoy are the highest I have experienced when compared to the six other states I have been fortunate enough to hunt.

I am not counting transportation cost or access fees, I could/can not afford to be in hunt clubs. 


 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: HoofsandWings on April 24, 2014, 12:36:46 PM
National forest isn't free either. $40 for an annual forest pass.
Or 15 dollars for lifetime.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: jackelope on April 24, 2014, 03:20:48 PM
I went and looked at states nearby Washington with similar animals to hunt. Not taking into account the quality of game I guess...These are resident prices. There may be something more to the licenses like you have to buy a license then a tag, or something along those lines...but I think if anything, they might be more expensive if anything, than what I've got listed here. No special permit applications or anything extra was included.
Here's the rundown.
Idaho has a Sportsman's Package. The Sportsman's Package includes all rights and privileges associated with a Resident Adult Combination License plus tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, turkey, salmon and steelhead. Archery and muzzleloader are validated on the license. It's $124.25 per year.
Wyoming Deer, Elk, Bear, Mountain Lion, turkey, resident fishing and small game comes down to $229.00 per year.
Montana is $114.00 for deer, elk, bear, res fishing, turkey, small game and mountain lion.
Oregon Sport Pac (Combination Angling/Hunting/Shellfish License, a Combined Angling Harvest Tag, a Validation for Upland Bird and Waterfowl hunting, plus a General or Controlled Buck Deer, General or Controlled Elk, General Cougar, General or Controlled Bear and Spring Turkey Tag) is $164.75
Washington elk, deer, bear, lion, small game, turkey and freshwater fishing is $162.90

Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: vandeman17 on April 24, 2014, 03:27:22 PM
I went and looked at states nearby Washington with similar animals to hunt. Not taking into account the quality of game I guess...These are resident prices. There may be something more to the licenses like you have to buy a license then a tag, or something along those lines...but I think if anything, they might be more expensive if anything, than what I've got listed here. No special permit applications or anything extra was included.
Here's the rundown.
Idaho has a Sportsman's Package. The Sportsman's Package includes all rights and privileges associated with a Resident Adult Combination License plus tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, turkey, salmon and steelhead. Archery and muzzleloader are validated on the license. It's $124.25 per year.
Wyoming Deer, Elk, Bear, Mountain Lion, turkey, resident fishing and small game comes down to $229.00 per year.
Montana is $114.00 for deer, elk, bear, res fishing, turkey, small game and mountain lion.
Oregon Sport Pac (Combination Angling/Hunting/Shellfish License, a Combined Angling Harvest Tag, a Validation for Upland Bird and Waterfowl hunting, plus a General or Controlled Buck Deer, General or Controlled Elk, General Cougar, General or Controlled Bear and Spring Turkey Tag) is $164.75
Washington elk, deer, bear, lion, small game, turkey and freshwater fishing is $162.90

Thanks for those as I have assumed that the prices for all resident stuff is about the same or within the same ballpark. I think the biggest factor is many of those states you don't have to declare your weapons or they have more liberal seasons. Not to mention, at least for me, being able to hunt in otc units without point restrictions for deer and/or elk.
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: returnofsid on April 24, 2014, 04:03:05 PM
I just finished purchasing MOST of what I'll need for the year, and spent $300.40.

That got me:
Fresh Water Fishing License
Two Pole Endorsement
Combo Deer, Elk, Bear, Cougar w/discounted Small Game
Multi-Season Deer Tag
COMPLIMENTARY Vehicle Access Pass (FREE EVEN!) HAHA

I still plan to buy long odds on the chance to:
Hunt a second deer
Hunt any moose
Hunt an antlerless only moose

I also MIGHT still buy a turkey tag, or 2, or 3...etc.

Oh, can't forget the Discover Pass...

That should about cover all of the licenses, tags, chances and plugging the states wild parking meters.

NOW, I've just gotta pony up for all the other "stuff" I just HAVE TO HAVE...
New Bow
More Arrows
More Hunting Clothes
Gas
Propane for Travel Trailer
Food
BEER
Etc. Etc. Etc.

At least I've put a dent in the total...
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: BENCHLEG on April 26, 2014, 12:44:04 AM
Washington's apps are like going to Vegas only spend what you can afford to flush down the drain. This state's draw is nothing more than a lottery. Have fun and contribute to all the the many things that the anti,s depend on us to fund. 
Title: Re: Talk about having to dig deep into pocket
Post by: highmuley on April 26, 2014, 09:25:06 AM
Big reason why i'm switching to archery this year. Increases (at least my outlook...) my chances of putting meat in the freezer. Extended seasons, doe/cow opportunities (without special permits), etc. Meat in the freezer is very important these days, considering the price and quality (or lack there of) of supermarket "meats". Its difficult the years you don't score. You shell out thousands of dollars (in some cases) to hunt your favorite spot(s) to get minimal return. I'm more for the journey than the end goal but it is nice to be rewarded for hard work in the field too sometimes. That's also the reason I get a small game license.....cause rabbits taste great! Just sayin'
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