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Community => Advocacy, Agencies, Access => Topic started by: Black Ghost on March 03, 2009, 07:10:43 PM

Title: Lifetime license
Post by: Black Ghost on March 03, 2009, 07:10:43 PM: So isn't there a quarterly or semi annual drawing for a lifetime license in washington? Does anyone know of anybody that has drawn, or heard of anybody who was drawn. Or is this another example of voluntary taxation?
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: huntnphool on March 03, 2009, 07:12:54 PM: Just like the state lotto, I have never met anyone that has won, although my wife has had a few as clients. I have pruchased the entries for my kids but not only have they never drawn but again, I have never heard of anyone getting one. :dunno:
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: Bookworm on March 03, 2009, 07:29:39 PM: Didn't Logger get drawn for one of those? I know I read that someone on here had drawn one of those.
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: Wea300mag on March 03, 2009, 07:33:05 PM: Yes, this is what we call a "gray area", it is sometimes talked about but never really seen. Kind of like bigfoot.
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: gasman on March 03, 2009, 07:42:53 PM: A good friend of mine (Art) won the first drawing that they had, and he only bought 1 ticket, thats 1 dam ticket......... :bash:

I tryied to talk him out of it (because i hunt more offten than him, so it would make more sence for me to have than him) but he would not go for it. :'(

Lucky *censored*...........................
:IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: KillzElk on March 03, 2009, 08:48:02 PM: WDFW drawing offers lifetime
hunting and fishing privileges

OLYMPIA — A small investment now could earn a lifetime of savings for the lucky winners of a unique drawing offered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

The drawings, which are held four times a year, reward winners with a lifetime of hunting and fishing privileges in Washington state. The cost to enter is $6.50 for Washington residents and $12.50 for non-residents. Those who win will never have to buy another license to hunt or fish in the state.

This could translate into significant savings especially for avid enthusiasts who buy licenses each year, said Bill Joplin, WDFW licensing division manager.

“This is a popular drawing for folks who enjoy hunting and fishing,” Joplin said. “The potential to have lifetime privileges is quite an enticement.”

Two names are drawn each quarter throughout each licensing season. For the 2008-09 season, the first drawing will be held June 6. Additional drawings are scheduled for Oct. 3, Jan. 4, 2009 and April 4, 2009.

Tickets are good for all drawings held within a year of purchase. There is no limit on the number of entry tickets purchased and participants do not need a current fishing or hunting license to be eligible.

Winners may transfer their lifetime license to another person at the time they claim it. Winners of the lifetime license are required to renew their document annually, but at no cost.

Joplin said the program has been very successful since it was first established in 2004 to promote hunting and fishing opportunities in Washington. Tallies for the 2007-08 season show that more than 13,500 tickets have been sold.
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: heavy hauler on March 04, 2009, 09:10:04 PM: well now you all know of at least one winner.i won the very first one the very first year. :IBCOOL:now if i can figure out what to do about out of state hunting cost..... ;)
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: heavy hauler on March 05, 2009, 05:16:43 PM: wow, i cant believe there was zero smart azz comments.especialy from this group. 8) 8) :IBCOOL: you guys are really letting me down...
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: whacker1 on March 05, 2009, 05:18:38 PM: I think everyone is still in ahhhh! I didn't think they really existed, and if they did.... Well, I figured some 95 year old dude one it and wouldn't get but a year out of the lifetime license. congrats!
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: GoPlayOutside on March 05, 2009, 05:24:58 PM: If you do win the license...do you still have to buy tags?
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: heavy hauler on March 05, 2009, 09:29:03 PM: no , i dont buy tags or license.i do buy the special permits but thats it.deer, bear,elk,cougar, small game upland , turkey, fishing all free.i just tell them at the store , give me everything.its pretty sweet.i cant complain.
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: mossback91 on March 05, 2009, 09:47:47 PM: Quote from: heavy hauler on March 05, 2009, 09:29:03 PM
no , i dont buy tags or license.i do buy the special permits but thats it.deer, bear,elk,cougar, small game upland , turkey, fishing all free.i just tell them at the store , give me everything.its pretty sweet.i cant complain.

no kiddin
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 05, 2009, 10:39:10 PM: They used to just sell them over the counter. I wish I would have bought one back in the day. When I had an opportunity to do it in Idaho, I jumped on it. I love getting a free license in the mail every year. In fact, I should be getting it soon...
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: heavy hauler on March 06, 2009, 08:14:34 PM: i thought about moving to idaho just to make the purchase of the lifetime license , well that plus great hunting. i couldnt convince the wife.
Title: Re: Lifetime license
Post by: Black Ghost on March 07, 2009, 10:11:30 AM: Very cool, at least 1 person has one!