Post by: Bob33 on March 25, 2012, 11:18:05 AM
I purchased a 2012 big game license earlier this year. I purchased a small game license today and was charged the full price ($38.00), versus the price of $21.50 which is "small game with big game".
Does this sound correct?
Post by: waoutdoorsman on March 25, 2012, 11:25:34 AM
Post by: Sawbuck on March 25, 2012, 11:28:41 AM
Post by: jaymark6655 on March 25, 2012, 11:31:11 AM
The change was made mid season last year when they uped the prices of tags that is why some of you might not have noticed. If you bought your big game before the change, your small game added later should have been the lower price. Not anymore though, not sure why. :dunno:
Post by: Bob33 on March 25, 2012, 11:33:11 AM
I could make an educated guess... :bash:
Post by: wence5 on March 27, 2012, 10:22:53 AM
Res. hunting lic. 29.50 (no small games b.s.)
Deer tag 24.50
Elk tag 42.50
total 96.50
We, on the other hand
Deer+elk+ small games (if discounted) 104.50 or with out discount--- total 121.00
Or if you purchase each license seperatly 42.90 (deer) 48.50 (elk) 38.50 (small games) --- total 129.90
:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: bobcat on March 27, 2012, 11:08:53 AM
This year I just bought everything at once. Except for fishing. And shellfish. I'll have to do without those this year so I can keep the cost down somewhat.
Post by: KopperBuck on March 27, 2012, 01:09:07 PM
I like the way Oregon has it set up.........
Res. hunting lic. 29.50 (no small games b.s.)
Deer tag 24.50
Elk tag 42.50
total 96.50
We, on the other hand
Deer+elk+ small games (if discounted) 104.50 or with out discount--- total 121.00
Or if you purchase each license seperatly 42.90 (deer) 48.50 (elk) 38.50 (small games) --- total 129.90
:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Or even better - just buy the Sports Pac.
"The Sportsman's License (Sports Pac) includes a Combination Angling/Hunting License, black bear tag (general season or controlled 700 series, not leftover bear tags), general cougar tag, one elk and one deer tag (general season or controlled 100 and 200 series hunts, not leftover deer and elk tags), upland game bird validation, Oregon waterfowl validation, spring turkey and combined angling harvest"
For a grand total of....... $164.75.
Yes, please.
Post by: wence5 on March 27, 2012, 02:57:50 PM
Or even better - just buy the Sports Pac.
"The Sportsman's License (Sports Pac) includes a Combination Angling/Hunting License, black bear tag (general season or controlled 700 series, not leftover bear tags), general cougar tag, one elk and one deer tag (general season or controlled 100 and 200 series hunts, not leftover deer and elk tags), upland game bird validation, Oregon waterfowl validation, spring turkey and combined angling harvest"
For a grand total of....... $164.75.
Yes, please.
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If I added it up correctly, to get the same licenses and tags in WA it would cost you $243.15 (not counting $82.50 for Western WA Phesant permit , which would bring it up to $325.65) including your Discovery extortion fee.
That's double from Oregon for the same tags! But, in all fairness you have to apply for all mule deer rifle hunts, and the first rifle seAason for Rocky Mountian elk, plus the application fee,m which is $8 per species.
Post by: JLS on March 27, 2012, 03:12:09 PM
Post by: Moose22 on March 27, 2012, 07:17:21 PM
Just my opinion.
Post by: wence5 on March 27, 2012, 09:43:05 PM
I think the thought process with the constant rise in prices to legally participate in the outdoor activities is going to have a negative effect. One, we the responsible hunter/fisher that are on a tight budget have to rethink were our money goes which in effect means less tag/license/report cards purchased. This could equal less money that the State agencies receive. Second, those that have no respect for the law or our natural resources will create an epidemic in poaching because of the increased prices.
Just my opinion.
:yeah: I think in this case, charging more will equate to less revenue for the state.
Post by: bigtex on March 27, 2012, 10:26:37 PM
:yeah:I think the thought process with the constant rise in prices to legally participate in the outdoor activities is going to have a negative effect. One, we the responsible hunter/fisher that are on a tight budget have to rethink were our money goes which in effect means less tag/license/report cards purchased. This could equal less money that the State agencies receive. Second, those that have no respect for the law or our natural resources will create an epidemic in poaching because of the increased prices.
Just my opinion.
:yeah: I think in this case, charging more will equate to less revenue for the state.
Well last year WDFW had the most revenue on record in terms of licensing.....
Post by: bobcat on March 27, 2012, 10:28:42 PM
Well last year was the most profitable for WDFW in terms of licensing.....
I think this year will be even more so due to the price of the quality applications being double what it was last year. Not many people are going to skip applying for the quality hunts after already getting started in the game.
Post by: Moose22 on March 28, 2012, 05:19:29 AM
Post by: bobcat on March 28, 2012, 06:51:25 AM
Post by: bigtex on March 28, 2012, 08:30:04 AM
I'd guess that any increase in revenue from license sales would just help to make up for a loss of money coming out of the general fund.
:yeah:
While the funds in the Wildlife Fund are increasing due to license sales, the amount of funding from the General Fund is decreasing. So there is actually not an increase in funding for WDFW, they are still operating at a lot less then they were just 5 years ago.....
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 28, 2012, 08:56:52 AM
Post by: KopperBuck on March 28, 2012, 08:58:26 AM
Perhaps I'm not in the majority, but I can't justify paying the additional monies for all the applications. Sure, I don't have to apply for them, but why should I get priced out of my own state? $13+ for a quality application? In this state? What a joke. Sure, it'll probably lower the number of applicants and my opp goes up, but I don't believe in it.
Post by: bobcat on March 28, 2012, 08:59:42 AM
On a personal note, last year at this time I bought a Big/Small Game license with deer tag. This year I just bought the Small Game license. If I decide to deer hunt this year, I'll buy a Big Game w/Deer Tag later, but my deer hunting buddy was such a PITA last year, i hope I don't have to.... >:(
:dunno: What, does he force you to hunt with him or something?
Post by: wence5 on March 28, 2012, 09:35:57 AM
I not saying this out of anger, I'm saying this because my family is having to do with less income due to the wonderful recovery, and higher food and fuel prices. Besides I will need to be home so I can vote for more Democrats on election day. :bash:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 28, 2012, 10:52:17 AM
On a personal note, last year at this time I bought a Big/Small Game license with deer tag. This year I just bought the Small Game license. If I decide to deer hunt this year, I'll buy a Big Game w/Deer Tag later, but my deer hunting buddy was such a PITA last year, i hope I don't have to.... >:(
:dunno: What, does he force you to hunt with him or something?
No, but a whole weekend of constant whining about his health problems pi$$ed me off. Plus his insistence that he had to stop and get something to eat in the morning to raise his "blood sugar" made us miss the best hour of hunting of the day. And he takes pain meds at night and washes them down with booze, then complains in the morning that he can't take a dump.
You looking for a deer hunting partner? I'll give him to you!
Post by: 400out on March 28, 2012, 10:55:47 AM
:chuckle: Sorry! it's not funny but......... :chuckle:On a personal note, last year at this time I bought a Big/Small Game license with deer tag. This year I just bought the Small Game license. If I decide to deer hunt this year, I'll buy a Big Game w/Deer Tag later, but my deer hunting buddy was such a PITA last year, i hope I don't have to.... >:(
:dunno: What, does he force you to hunt with him or something?
No, but a whole weekend of constant whining about his health problems pi$$ed me off. Plus his insistence that he had to stop and get something to eat in the morning to raise his "blood sugar" made us miss the best hour of hunting of the day. And he takes pain meds at night and washes them down with booze, then complains in the morning that he can't take a dump.
You looking for a deer hunting partner? I'll give him to you!
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 28, 2012, 12:01:51 PM
:chuckle: Sorry! it's not funny but......... :chuckle:On a personal note, last year at this time I bought a Big/Small Game license with deer tag. This year I just bought the Small Game license. If I decide to deer hunt this year, I'll buy a Big Game w/Deer Tag later, but my deer hunting buddy was such a PITA last year, i hope I don't have to.... >:(
:dunno: What, does he force you to hunt with him or something?
No, but a whole weekend of constant whining about his health problems pi$$ed me off. Plus his insistence that he had to stop and get something to eat in the morning to raise his "blood sugar" made us miss the best hour of hunting of the day. And he takes pain meds at night and washes them down with booze, then complains in the morning that he can't take a dump.
You looking for a deer hunting partner? I'll give him to you!
I'd think it was funny too, only it happened to me! The sad thing is, it's for his benefit--I don't really care for venison. :'(
Post by: bobcat on March 28, 2012, 12:04:14 PM
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I don't really care for venison
:yike:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 28, 2012, 07:46:19 PM
QuoteI don't really care for venison
:yike:
Yeah, I know. Sounds nuts for a hunter to say that. I've eaten Elk, Antelope, Rabbit, Squirrel (the big greys, not the Ground Squirrels) and liked them all. I guess some poorly cooked venison just turned me off.... :sry:
Post by: bobcat on March 28, 2012, 08:46:05 PM
QuoteI don't really care for venison
:yike:
Yeah, I know. Sounds nuts for a hunter to say that. I've eaten Elk, Antelope, Rabbit, Squirrel (the big greys, not the Ground Squirrels) and liked them all. I guess some poorly cooked venison just turned me off.... :sry:
Honestly, I cannot tell the difference between deer and elk meat, and I've eaten a lot of both.
Post by: KopperBuck on March 28, 2012, 10:15:48 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 28, 2012, 10:19:10 PM
But, I very well could be the only person on this earth who can't tell the difference between deer and elk. :dunno:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 28, 2012, 10:42:09 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 28, 2012, 10:43:31 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 28, 2012, 11:01:39 PM
It went wrong when a "hunter" on here posted that he does not like to eat deer meat! :o
Guess that's why I've gone to mostly Predator hunting. I love to hunt, I just don't eat that much of anything any more, and don't have the space to store it anyway. I've probably passed up more shots at deer than most hunters even have seen.
Post by: Hunting7mm on April 01, 2012, 10:11:37 PM
Yes, I was told they changed this last year. Purchased big game last year. Then later in the season, I went to get small game and was told that they had just changed the rules on pricing. I said "I purchased my tags before the change" they tried to contact FG to get me the discount price, but couldn't get a hold of anyone. Tired of this *censored*, not hunting this year. :bash:I was told the same thing!!!! Changed mid last year.
The change was made mid season last year when they uped the prices of tags that is why some of you might not have noticed. If you bought your big game before the change, your small game added later should have been the lower price. Not anymore though, not sure why. :dunno: