Cost Of Fishing

[racfish]

I went to get my licence today. $81.00 OMG I couldnt believe it. My first salmon should only end up costing me somewhere in the $250.00 area. Maybe even more. With launch fees and such. .Im applying for my handicapped licence for next year.

[rseas]

It's always cheaper to buy the fish and sometimes we do, but ever since I was a very small child I had it in my blood. They could triple the license fees and I would still be shelling out the green for my fishing license. In our home the license fees are multiplied by 2 or 3 people plus the special endorsements for the kids "free" licenses. Our trip to Holiday Sports here in Burlington was a big one and it's a good thing we don't owe anything on the boat or truck!

[natetreat]

Yep, apparently I didn't get my winter crab card in in time, so mine license this year was 90 some dollars! But the way I see it, it totally pays for itself in the end. at an average of 10 bucks a pound for fresh store bought salmon, all you need is one king and you've paid for your license with fish. The cost of fishing trips gets made up for in fish and decreased dr. bills. Getting outside is great exercise, keeps your blood pumping and your joints strong. Also keeps your mind sharp, so you don't need to get your head shrunk, saving you money on dr. and shrinks. Studies have shown that fishermen are %15 healthier than other people and more likely to live longer!

On the other hand, if they're going to keep raising the license fees arbitrarily I'd like to see something productive done with the money. Like bigger hatchery programs, more WDFW access sites, more catfish stockings on the west side, and wild broodstock management programs on the puget sound rivers. Unfortunately, they're not even going to spend the extra money on fish and wildlife, just repaying the general fund.

[MarkFromSea]

Yep, into the general fund to keep track of the 27 wolves that are known to be in the state. As far as license price goes, the more you use it the less it costs per trip! Just sayin, I like to get my money's worth..... ;)

[Amx]

Yup, gotta get your $$$$$ worth. That's why I went fishing on one lake alone to the tune of 77 times last year. Saved $325 dollars for parking by having a yearly launch/parking permit. Now to save a little using another permit I have on another lake, maybe even next week.

[MarkFromSea]

Yup, gotta get your $$$$$ worth. That's why I went fishing on one lake alone to the tune of 77 times last year. Saved $325 dollars for parking by having a yearly launch/parking permit. Now to save a little using another permit I have on another lake, maybe even next week.

That IS getting your money's worth! Cudos!

[Augwen]

Money is only a state of the economy Happiness is what you do with a fishing license!!!

[hewesfisher]

Money is only a state of the economy Happiness is what you do with a fishing license!!!

[Mike Carey]

Ditto the above. One movie for two with popcorn and drinks - $35. It's all relative.

[racfish]

Augwen those are wise words. I like that. I too buy my license every year. I showed a while back all my salmon stamps I collected in the 70's. What ever price it is I'll pay for it. With minor complaining.
If you vote you can complain. If you dont vote your right to complain is gone in my books.

[sickbayer]

Life is expensive but all relative for example recently, the misses and i and our two kids went to the Hunger games at Imax, cost me a 100 + bucks for 2 hour movie, my recent trip with the kids to rufus was $500 that was 2 nights in the hotel and 3 days of fishing. So in fairness the fishing license itself is cheap and worth every penny.

[bob johansen]

"Ya can't take it with you! Money that is.