Is that what we already pay for?

 

I don't remember hearing anything about that and don't see it on the agenda that I printed out.

But when they were discussing some of the LOA's, and CWMU's business I didn't pay much attention.

 

Honey buckets and washboard roads? Yes, that's what we pay for.
Birdwatchers and sightseers don't have to pay because they drive down the middle of the dike and $hit at Starbucks before entry.

 

You wanted a $h!ter out there years ago. Now its time to pay for it. lol

 

hey, It’s been nice not having to watch every step you take in the parking areas to avoid the turds. Still plenty of dog shiz though.

 

They should add the WMA areas to the annual State Park permits. Lord knows the pass has increased exponentially the past few years. I'm getting tired of being "feed to death" every time I turn around.

 

I think everyone should have to buy a duck stamp to enter any WMA! Funds go right back into wetlands!

 

I was just thinking about this the other day. Great idea.

 

 

Utah should do what Colorado and Arizona has done.

Arizona has implemented a fee for anyone using state lands, I don't remember just how much but it isn't very much. Anyone who has a hunting or fishing license doesn't need to pay because of their licenses.

Colorado has a Search and Rescue fee that is voluntary. Outdoors people who hunt, fish, ride a ATV, snow machine, and a bunch of other things automatically pay $00.25 on each license, tag, or registration that they purchase. To access a State Wildlife area there is a fee of some sort for those who don't hold a hunting, fishing license.

One nice thing that the liberals in the Legislature did a couple of years ago was to put a low fee on each vehicle that is registered in the state for a State Park Pass, but you can opt out of it. For me it is cheaper to pay their fee on 2 vehicles that it is to purchase a pass and then a second one for a second vehicle. That's about the only thing that I have agreed with them on.

 

$125.00 regular $65.00 senior state park annual pass. Not exactly a deal breaker.
WMA's are under the DNR so the same umbrella applies to them as state parks. Might even have a bit more influence.

 

I'm not a big fan of fees. The money seems to always go everywhere but it's intended purpose. Remember the state waterfowl and habitat stamps? All that money went in the General Fund.

 

That's where whoever writes the law for the fees needs to stipulate on just where it goes.

It is much like the lottery money in Colorado, while it may go into the general fund there are certain things that it needs to be spent on, such as open space, trails, parks, and other outdoor projects.

It's the same way with the MJ tax money that goes to a number of projects such as schools, drug education, and other things.

 

The issue with the duck stamp, is it's a Fed thing, not a State issued stamp. Just have a gate similar to the parking structures downtown. You have to swipe your CC/Debit to open the gate. On the way out scan it again and pay with the card. Or, have a annual pass for the WMA.

 

Deleted my comment since I see this was brought up in another thread.