Michigan hunting tag price going up! updated with contact info

[whitebuffalo]

Lawmakers seek opinions on proposed DNR license hike
>
> LANSING - Michigan residents can weigh in with their opinions and
> concerns on proposed hunting and fishing license fee increases at a
> Wednesday hearing with state lawmakers in Lansing, or by sending
> written comments by Dec. 15, according to a press release issued by
> State Rep. Howard Walker (R-Traverse City).
>
> "A Natural Resources Commission advisory panel has recommended
> increasing license fees in Michigan that would include doubling some
> resident license fees. Lawmakers really need to hear from the people
> that have a stake in the programs and the benefit from their
> investment - the hunters and anglers," said Walker in the press
> release. "As the DNR House Appropriations chair, I want to make sure
> we have properly gauged the wishes of Michigan's outdoor sports
> enthusiast before the Legislature acts on the panel's
recommendation."
>
> The proposed license fee schedule includes doubling deer and turkey
> licenses from $15 per tag to $30 apiece. The deer combination license
> would increase from $30 to $75. Antlerless deer tags will triple
> going from $10 this year to $30, while bear hunters would also see a
> hefty increase with prices going from $15 per tag to $50.
>
> The cost of an elk tag is proposed to double from the current rate of
> $100 to $200. Those who target waterfowl, small game and fur-bearers
> would also have license fee increases on the horizon under this
proposal.
>
> Fishermen would see an increase from $15 to $20 for a restricted
> license and the all-species version would increase from $28 to $40
> under the proposal.
>
> Although senior citizens would still receive a discount on their
> various licenses, the dramatic price hikes are even larger for this
> segment of the outdoor community. Seniors have been paying $6 for
> their deer and bear licenses, but that would increase to $24 and $40,
> respectively. Older anglers had been purchasing restricted fishing
> licenses for $6 and all-species for $11.20, but that would go up to
> $16 and $32, if approved.
>
> Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the House
> Appropriations DNR Subcommittee meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the
> House Appropriations Room on the third floor of the state Capitol
Building.
>
> Those who are unable to attend this special session can send written
> comments to Walker's Office via fax or e-mail. To fax a written
> comment call 1 (517) 373-9240 or e-mail comments to
[email protected].
>
> "The more input lawmakers have, the more the final decision will
> reflect the stewardship necessary for our state's game resources and
> ensure the vitality of the industries that rely on them," said Walker
> encouraging sportsman to voice their opinions on this matter.

[Steelhead]

excellant post Jason..You laid this post out clearly and to the point.Thanks for the headsup and your time in putting  it together!Shoot straight!

[whitebuffalo]

Thankyou Steelhead, You don't know how much that means to me. Thankyou. Jason B.)))------->

[Arwin]

I'm seriously thinking about making the trip out there to attend. Thanks for the info!

[luv2bowhunt]

Wow that is quite an increase now isn't it! What I don't get is single deer tag purchases are to be raised from 15 to 30 dollars but a combo tag (2 deer tags) will rise from 30 to 75???? What gives, why more of an increase for the combo tag?

And 30 per doe tag! I remember not too long ago when they were only 3 bucks!

Don't really know what to think of all of this. The only way that I would be on board with this is if ALL of the license money went specifically to Hunting and Fishing programs!

Kevin.

[vermonster13]

Everyone who can should attend these meetings, take notes and write down who makes what promises. Something needs to be changed or you'll have serious troubles in your DNR financially. A lot of western states are looking at the same things you guys are and the money has to come from somewhere, you just have to make sure that it goes to where it should. I trust legislators less than PETA, at least you know what PETA really wants.

[whitebuffalo]

Kevin, I emailed that question without any reply. I would go for some increase cause we all know stuff just aint as cheap as it once was. There asking for my right arm!!!  :eek:

[Archer 1]

Thanks for posting Jason. I'm writing Howard Walker to tell him what I think. I have bought hunting, and fishing license's since I was old enough to buy them, and now I'm turning 65 this year, and will have to pay more then I ever payed in my life to hunt. So much for seniors getting a discount.

[Archer 1]

You can also contact state representative Tim Moore. toll free: (866) MOORE-97 or E-Mail [email protected]

[whitebuffalo]

Email sent, Thanks archer one. I have had one heck of a time pulling email addresses from the goverment sites. where do you fellas find them at.

[Joe Subler]

insttech1


Ohio tennants (and their children) are exempt only if they actually derive a majority of their income from agricultural production on the land.   The following is the list of exemptions from the DNR site:


License Exemptions

Certain categories of persons are exempted from buying various licenses, permits, and/or stamps.

• Ohio residents who are holders of veteran’s license plates displaying the international wheelchair symbol - Must apply in writing for a free hunting license, fur taker permit, deer permit, spring or fall turkey permits and Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp. Applications are available from wildlife district offices.

• Certain permanently disabled veterans who are Ohio residents - Must apply in writing for a free hunting license, fur taker permit, deer permit, turkey permit, and Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp. Applications are available from wildlife district offices.

• Ohio residents who are Former Prisoners of War - Must apply in writing for a free hunting license, fur taker permit, and Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp. All other licenses and permits are required. Applications are available from wildlife district offices.

• Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty, while on annual leave or furlough - Are not required to purchase a hunting license or Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp. All other licenses and permits are required.

• Landowners and their children - Are not required to have a hunting license, fur taker permit, deer permit, spring or fall turkey permit or Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp when they are hunting or trapping on land they own.

• Tenants and their children on land on which they reside and from which they derive the majority of their income from agricultural production on that land - Are not required to have a hunting license, fur taker permit, deer permit, spring or fall turkey permit or Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp when they are hunting or trapping on land where they reside.

• Grandchildren under 18 years of age - Are not required to have a hunting license or an Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp while hunting on their grandparent’s land. All other licenses and permits are required.


License costs are:

 LICENSE TYPE/COST
   PERMIT TYPE/COST
 
  Deer Hunting - In addition to your hunting license you’ll need one or more of the following deer permits.  
Resident Annual License $19.00  
Youth Annual License  $10.00 *Special Deer Permit  
Non-Resident Annual License  $125.00  Resident & Non-Resident  $24.00
Senior License  $10.00  Youth (Resident & Non-Resident)  $12.00
Resident Free Senior License  $0.00  Resident Reduced Cost Senior  $12.00


*Non-Resident (Tourist) 3-day License  $40.00  Resident Free Senior  $0.00
 **Urban Deer Permit  
* It’s not valid for deer, turkey or furbearers.  
Resident & Non-Resident  $15.00
 Youth (Resident & Non-Resident)  $15.00
 Resident Reduced Cost Senior  $15.00
 Resident Free Senior  $0.00


Hope the above helps,

Joe

[Archer 1]

Jason,
 Tim Moore sent me a thank you for filling out a hunting survey, and his E-Mail was on the letter head. I have tried to find them to, and all I get is the page cannot be displayed. Thanks for sending him a E-Mail.
John.

[Scotty L]

ITS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING FOR THE HUNTERS,OR GAME CAUSE THE MONEY IS GOING OTHER PLACES!........JUST LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE ROUND HERE

[Arwin]

I think we may be safe for another year as far as increases. I could be wrong, but I thought  heard it was too late for the increases to take effect this year. We'll see. I'm hoping with the new bill passed, that all hunters and fishers money goes into the states wildlife and habitat. I don't mind a reasonable increase, but the proposed amounts definitly gives me sticker shock. I know that each license I purchase helps to make hunting possible. I have access to thousands of acres of state land which is a blessing, but it needs some serious help in the habitat condition and animal numbers. I see a  great amount of deer and turkey, but the rabbits, squirrels, pheasents, grouse and woodcock are pretty depleated.  I have also seen and heard a ton of coyote, which could explain the small game numbers.