HARPERC
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https://www.npr.org/2018/03/20/593001800/decline-in-hunters-threatens-how-u-s-pays-for-conservation
A little shocked this came from NPR.
A little shocked this came from NPR.
The only problem I see with this is it gives them a voice and a legitament vote on all the activities that happen on public land because they are paying their "fair share". We all know what their vote will be, we are better off buying a few more licenses and supporting pro hunting conservation groups. The states could do more to involve youth in hunting and fishing activities as well as their parents.Fees fees fees.....thats what we as outdoor enthusiasts endure...but we do it because it is what we are and what we hope to pass to our children....a real future of being part of the real world....as hunters/ fishers we have paid plenty each year for our licenses and equipment....it won't stop..they wont take those taxes off..ever......
So how do we share this burden with people whom use the outdoors for other uses..skiing, hiking, biking etc.....they HAVE to pay their portion to use the remainders of federal and state lands..otherwise we as hunters /fishers
are going to lose our use when it gets sold off....
Maybe......
ONE LINCENSE...a land/water use license...EVERYONE at certain age HAS to have it....you want to swim in clean water..watch birds from your car......you pay the same as all the hunters/fishers......PERIOD.....
.....The only problem I see with this is it gives them a voice and a legitament vote on all the activities that happen on public land because they are paying their "fair share"....
......We all know what their vote will be, we are better off buying a few more licenses and supporting pro hunting conservation groups.
.....The states could do more to involve youth in hunting and fishing activities as well as their parents.