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<blockquote data-quote="LB" data-source="post: 42320" data-attributes="member: 2721"><p>You have hit a nerve. </p><p></p><p>Quotas are one thing, and revenue $ is another. I am very distressed at the various Game Departments that are fleecing hunters, to the point where they finance the entire program on the shoulder of the non resident hunter.</p><p></p><p>It wasn't very long ago that I could buy a general nonres Arizona license, good for the entire year for about $40. I recently paid $53.50 for a three day, the annual is now $113.50. Then there was the $186 lion tag.</p><p></p><p>And, Arizona is far from the worst offender. Don't ask me for specifics because I have dropped out of a few State programs, on principle. </p><p></p><p>I understand the local issues, looking to protect a resource, keep out the outsider, etc. but I don't think it's right to screw non residents just because they can, without justification. These guys contribute ENORMOUSLY to the state's economy, in many ways besides license and tag fees.</p><p></p><p>And, I do not believe that the locals are losing opportunities, in spite of worry. Everything favors them.</p><p></p><p>One year they charge X amount. Then budget problems happen and where do they turn? A group that cannot object. So, the next year there is a significant price jump, and a resultant decrease in out of state applications. The following year they double the fee to make up for the shortfall; and on and on. It's shameful.</p><p></p><p>That's what these suits are about....abuse. It needs some sort of equitable solution. </p><p></p><p>I expect indignant replies, but that's fine.</p><p></p><p>Good hunting. LB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LB, post: 42320, member: 2721"] You have hit a nerve. Quotas are one thing, and revenue $ is another. I am very distressed at the various Game Departments that are fleecing hunters, to the point where they finance the entire program on the shoulder of the non resident hunter. It wasn't very long ago that I could buy a general nonres Arizona license, good for the entire year for about $40. I recently paid $53.50 for a three day, the annual is now $113.50. Then there was the $186 lion tag. And, Arizona is far from the worst offender. Don't ask me for specifics because I have dropped out of a few State programs, on principle. I understand the local issues, looking to protect a resource, keep out the outsider, etc. but I don't think it's right to screw non residents just because they can, without justification. These guys contribute ENORMOUSLY to the state's economy, in many ways besides license and tag fees. And, I do not believe that the locals are losing opportunities, in spite of worry. Everything favors them. One year they charge X amount. Then budget problems happen and where do they turn? A group that cannot object. So, the next year there is a significant price jump, and a resultant decrease in out of state applications. The following year they double the fee to make up for the shortfall; and on and on. It's shameful. That's what these suits are about....abuse. It needs some sort of equitable solution. I expect indignant replies, but that's fine. Good hunting. LB [/QUOTE]
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