Western States Archery Permit Fees

[CB4]

I'm curious about the rationale behind archery permit fees for specific seasons in many Western states. While these states mandate proof of completing an archery hunting safety course, it seems that hunting with a firearm poses significantly more risks in my opinion.

Gun hunters typically have a longer effective range, a higher likelihood of accidental discharge, and often hunt in more crowded conditions during their seasons. Additionally, the potential for wounding game is comparable between the two methods.

Given that Hunter's Education courses primarily focus on firearm safety, it's unclear how these principles don't directly apply to archery as well.

Does anyone have any info on what made states adopt this?

 

[Customweld]

I'm curious about the rationale behind archery permit fees for specific seasons in many Western states. While these states mandate proof of completing an archery hunting safety course, it seems that hunting with a firearm poses significantly more risks in my opinion.

Gun hunters typically have a longer effective range, a higher likelihood of accidental discharge, and often hunt in more crowded conditions during their seasons. Additionally, the potential for wounding game is comparable between the two methods.

Given that Hunter's Education courses primarily focus on firearm safety, it's unclear how these principles don't directly apply to archery as well.

Does anyone have any info on what made states adopt this?

Additional revenue.

 

[IDbrushswimmer]

Yep. Same with muzzleloader etc. Pay more to hunt with a less efficient weapon, makes total sense.

 

[CB4]

Additional revenue.

Why wouldnt they come up with something to charge for gun seasons then since statistically there are more tags for gun seasons?

Yep. Same with muzzleloader etc. Pay more to hunt with a less efficient weapon, makes total sense.

Exactly. Im am in no way trying to complain about the subject but just doesn't make sense for it to be solely focused on archery.

 

[Customweld]

Why wouldnt they come up with something to charge for gun seasons then since statistically there are more tags for gun seasons?


Exactly. Im am in no way trying to complain about the subject but just doesn't make sense for it to be solely focused on archery.

Well, I don't really have an answer for you. It's not just archery, as mentioned above, there is a requirement for muzzy's. There used to be an upland game permit that you needed for birds but they cut that out quite a while ago. The legislature would have to be involved in an additional fee like that. With the way politics are here right now, it would be a cold day in hell before the state would approve it.