Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2021, 09:11:00 AM
Post by: greenhead_killer on February 01, 2021, 10:04:45 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on February 01, 2021, 10:07:58 AM
Post by: Sutherland on February 01, 2021, 10:13:41 AM
Post by: bornhunter on February 01, 2021, 10:19:46 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2021, 10:31:49 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 01, 2021, 10:33:06 AM
Post by: bigtex on February 01, 2021, 10:43:34 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 01, 2021, 11:04:57 AM
Post by: Bob33 on February 01, 2021, 11:15:21 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2021, 11:19:45 AM
License costs have not increased this year...yetSo how does that work if they raise prices and I already have mine?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 01, 2021, 11:22:47 AM
License costs have not increased this year...yetSo how does that work if they raise prices and I already have mine?
You already have yours doesnt affect you until you buy something else if prices change.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 01, 2021, 11:29:42 AM
License costs have not increased this year...yetIs there a current bill to increase costs?
Post by: jrebel on February 01, 2021, 11:30:48 AM
Kind of sad that we have to justify, in our heads, how it is cheap entertainment if we average it out per day spent afield. I really feel bad for the guys that spend 5-10 days for deer annually and pay the same amount.
I also understand most of my money goes to the "CHANCE" of drawing a 1% tag...... :bash: :bash: Just buying your deer, elk, bear, cougar tag is not that painful if you forgo all the applications for special draws.
Post by: bigtex on February 01, 2021, 11:33:12 AM
:yeah:You already have yours doesnt affect you until you buy something else if prices change.License costs have not increased this year...yetSo how does that work if they raise prices and I already have mine?
Post by: bigtex on February 01, 2021, 11:35:48 AM
Not a current bill but it's in the governor's budget request.License costs have not increased this year...yetIs there a current bill to increase costs?
There's basically two ways of doing it; 1- Standalone bill specific for fishing/license fee increases, 2- Put it into the state budget bill which is hundreds of pages long and get it passed that way. #1 hasn't worked for the past few years, wouldn't be surprised if they approve it through route #2.
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2021, 11:38:32 AM
Thanks, I guess I will be buying the wife and kids' theirs today as well.:yeah:You already have yours doesnt affect you until you buy something else if prices change.License costs have not increased this year...yetSo how does that work if they raise prices and I already have mine?
This is gonna sting.
Post by: cougforester on February 01, 2021, 11:44:50 AM
Thanks, I guess I will be buying the wife and kids' theirs today as well.:yeah:You already have yours doesnt affect you until you buy something else if prices change.License costs have not increased this year...yetSo how does that work if they raise prices and I already have mine?
This is gonna sting.
Hope you have a good cash back card!
Post by: KFhunter on February 01, 2021, 12:01:48 PM
Not a current bill but it's in the governor's budget request.License costs have not increased this year...yetIs there a current bill to increase costs?
There's basically two ways of doing it; 1- Standalone bill specific for fishing/license fee increases, 2- Put it into the state budget bill which is hundreds of pages long and get it passed that way. #1 hasn't worked for the past few years, wouldn't be surprised if they approve it through route #2.
anyone got any idea how much it'll go up?
Post by: WSU on February 01, 2021, 12:10:34 PM
Not a current bill but it's in the governor's budget request.License costs have not increased this year...yetIs there a current bill to increase costs?
There's basically two ways of doing it; 1- Standalone bill specific for fishing/license fee increases, 2- Put it into the state budget bill which is hundreds of pages long and get it passed that way. #1 hasn't worked for the past few years, wouldn't be surprised if they approve it through route #2.
WDFW is finding they have made some enemies in the Leg with their behavior. Some of those hold important positions, like Chair of Ways and Means. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get it once again.
Post by: bigtex on February 01, 2021, 12:37:49 PM
While I certainly don't disagree with you I should clarify the proposed license fee increase is not coming from WDFW but rather from Inslee. In previous years it was WDFW who pushed for the increase. This year WDFW did not ask for a license fee increase but Inslee did.WDFW is finding they have made some enemies in the Leg with their behavior. Some of those hold important positions, like Chair of Ways and Means. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get it once again.Not a current bill but it's in the governor's budget request.License costs have not increased this year...yetIs there a current bill to increase costs?
There's basically two ways of doing it; 1- Standalone bill specific for fishing/license fee increases, 2- Put it into the state budget bill which is hundreds of pages long and get it passed that way. #1 hasn't worked for the past few years, wouldn't be surprised if they approve it through route #2.
Post by: Bob33 on February 01, 2021, 12:44:37 PM
While I certainly don't disagree with you I should clarify the proposed license fee increase is not coming from WDFW but rather from Inslee. In previous years it was WDFW who pushed for the increase. This year WDFW did not ask for a license fee increase but Inslee did.Maybe the Nigerians are pressuring him for a new source of funds to tap?
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2021, 12:55:03 PM
Sounds about right.While I certainly don't disagree with you I should clarify the proposed license fee increase is not coming from WDFW but rather from Inslee. In previous years it was WDFW who pushed for the increase. This year WDFW did not ask for a license fee increase but Inslee did.Maybe the Nigerians are pressuring him for a new source of funds to tap?
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 01, 2021, 01:25:01 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2021, 01:55:32 PM
Can you buy my ‘21 stuff for me while you’re at Rick? :chuckle: Washington license & permit apps just make me cringe to do it at all anymore.I knew borrowing that gun was going to come back to haunt me. Now I have to adopt you? :chuckle:
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 01, 2021, 05:02:01 PM
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Post by: Russ McDonald on February 01, 2021, 06:25:22 PM
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Post by: h2ofowlr on February 01, 2021, 06:47:43 PM
I just logged in and bought my hunting and fishing license for 2021 so I could get my spring bear application. Went ahead and got all of my special permit applications. $350. :yike: Still have to buy the wife and kids' licenses. Daughters are 16 and 18 so no discount for them this year. I am going to be into this $1,400 this year. :bash:
I was into it at least that amount last year. Possibly more as I purchased 3 multi-season passes. Along with a Weyerhauser pass and my duck lease.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on February 01, 2021, 06:53:13 PM
I now measure the cost in what I’m buying for my wife. Kitchen and bath remodel this year :chuckle:
Post by: blackdog on February 05, 2021, 05:16:45 PM
Post by: Pinetar on February 05, 2021, 05:37:52 PM
$287 this last season, caught fish in the ocean, shot a masher buck, good times muzzleloader elk hunting, ducks and two limits of geese. I would say it was worth every penny.
:yeah: I'm with you Blackdog :tup: Best money I spend every year for what I get out of it. Time spent hunting and fishing in this state with family and friends is priceless. Plus I get to fill my freezer every year with meat that is better then what you can buy. I spend so much money in gear and fuel every year that the license fees are nothing in comparison. Happy Hunting in 2021 and good luck to everyone. Turkey season is right around the corner and get out there and blast up them nasty predators in the meantime!!
Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 05, 2021, 05:56:33 PM