Author Topic: Changes To Our Hunting & Fishing Licenses (Read 4709 times)

SleePac · « **on:** Nov 10, 2006, 12:20 PM »

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/final_report_177934_7.pdf

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 10, 2006, 01:50 PM »

lol I dont have time to read it all right now. do you have a quick summarY?

SleePac · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 10, 2006, 02:43 PM »

Snap Shot Version:

* Adult combo deer hunting license is $30 now...one day very soon, it might be $75
* Adult all species fishing license is $28 now...one day very soon, it might be $40
* The age at which anglers need a fishing license might change to 16
* Without a voluntary fishing license, a child's catch might be considered as part of the adult's bag limit

Tons of other stuff too, though. Their budget, it appears, is in serious jeopardy. Thankfully, though, Proposal # 1 passed!

axtell31 · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 10, 2006, 07:18 PM »

That would be rediculously large change in such a short period of time. We are all wishing we would have got the lifetime tags a few years back now.

phantastickfish · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 06:59 PM »

not to mention the "manly" purple color this year..

muskie_huntre · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 11:46 AM »

That would make us one of the highest charging states in the Union, is it a done deal or still just being proposed? A sportsmans license in New York of all places (fishing, small game, rifle and bow) only costs $37!!! I think its time to hold the DNR spending in check, and find out what programs they are funding, and do a little cost cutting.

Lobes · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 06:41 PM »

But Granholm promised she will blow us away in five years ...
Just think of the implications there!!!
(can't wait for my turn!)
Mis-managing large sums of money is what Michigan politions seem to do best.

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 07:05 PM »

Quote from: Lobes on Nov 27, 2006, 06:41 PM

But Granholm promised she will blow us away in five years ...

lmao thats one of the greatest commercials ever

srobocop · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 07:19 PM »

Proposal #1 was the funding for outdoor recreation like the dnr and crap right? money meant for that stays in it, or whatever it said for sure, i always forget what proposal was what a couple weeks after voting.

as for granholm.... Ted Nugent 2010? haha

gmalicoat · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 03:07 PM »

When was the last time we had a change in price? I cant remember. Also--Some of the blame belongs at the feet of the Repuublican Legislature that had a Repub governor til 4 years ago to wow us with their fiscal responsibility and they did nothing but increase the deficit.

Letha_Face · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 03:33 PM »

Republican Democrat there usually isent much difference at the end. It would be nice to have a real Conservative for Governor.

skulldugary · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 10:38 PM »

It's been a long time sice we've had a license increase and it's needed to keep up with the times.If they don't get the increase there is going to be a big cutback in stocking programs.I think that the threat of such a large jump in license prices is put out there to "scare" ya.Then when it only goes up 5-10 bucks you'll think you dodged the bullet and settle for it...

gmalicoat · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 08:49 AM »

Well said skull. I mean even if we have to pay $40 for an all species fishing license it sounds great to me. We can fish year round in world class fisheries for pennies a day.

Letha_Face · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 02, 2006, 11:03 AM »

When do the new prices start?

Hollywood703 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 05:18 PM »

because proposal 1 passed, however, now the legislation seems to think since they cant just use the money for their needs, they will just not give it to the DNR in the First place....State funding for the DNR will be Cut SUBSTANTIALLY....makin g them rely on Fees/license $$ to fund themselves.

Lobes · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 02:51 PM »

I can't wait to hear where they "promise" the added revenue goes. Very close to NONE of the money we spend on license fees goes back to hunting or fishing management.

flockshot · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 03:25 PM »

i hate this state sometimes.

Letha_Face · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 06, 2006, 11:57 PM »

So if I buy a new fishing liscense before Jan 1st Im saving money? When does the price raise start? Or has it already?

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 05:05 AM »

I dont think new licenses come out until march anyway

? SO if you bought one before jan1 youd be buying this years again.

srobocop · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 09:29 AM »

last time prices where raised was a couple years ago wasnt it? but only a couple dollars i think?

Letha_Face · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 11:43 AM »

I thought licenses were good for one year after you buy one.

spoonfed · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 12:19 PM »

march 31 to march 31

Letha_Face · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 02:01 PM »

Ah I see.

backwoodswalker · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 12, 2006, 10:30 AM »

Yup, Our liscense fees did go up a couple years ago. Not only do they want to raise hunting and fishing liscense fees but also camping permits and trail permit fees on our snowmachines and 4 wheelers. i know most of us use these in our hunting and fishing adventures. Yup, Michigan is really gettin to be a good place to be from. Steve

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