Hunting License Increase Bill

[osprey]

mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/bills/sb/sb0619f.pdf

Finally listed at proposed legislation, so we can get more than hearsay. $12.50 more for the general resident license, $20 more for NR 3-day and full season, no new stamps, no stamp increases, removes stamp requirements for youths, no youth license increase, no senior license increase.

Requires a new fee system for nonhunting users of WMA's. Moves NRP hunting and wildlife fines from the general fund to Wildlife.

Overall a really good package, I say support this one! MUCH better than last year.

[THE DEER HUNTER]

It's all great with the exception of the fee increase for residents......

[nalley1952]

I'll take it! Charge those friggin horse riders.

[osprey]

Geez Frank, you can't afford $12.50? Just don't buy Fox his normal breakfast sandwichs one day and you're covered!

[davep]

I've been hollerng for YEARS that others need to "pay their fair share", LOL!

I step in more horse crap than deer crap on some state lands.

Between license costs and Pittman-Robertson excise taxes, So, as sportsmen, we're getting hit from all sides.

Should be TONS of $$$ coming, with guns and ammo FLYING out the door these days???
State ought to be expanding/adding more State ranges too.

[THE DEER HUNTER]

That's just a snack for fox....Not even a full breakfast. ;D

[BIG FOX]

Have I told you all lately that I hate you???

[nalley1952]

Hey Fox!


Dosen't someone owe us lunch anyways? Something to do with a bet placed in Wyoming??

[osprey]

Feb 8, 2013 9:30:32 GMT -5 BIG FOX said:

Have I told you all lately that I hate you???

Don't make us post up THE picture!!

[THE DEER HUNTER]

Yea fox.....

Don't make ME post THE picture! ;D

Osprey,

If all of the money really goes where it should, I'm good with the 12.50. IF and only IF.