Wyoming HB0002, max nr app fee of $75

[wapitibob]

from the fiscal note:

"This bill provides for the Game and Fish Commission (Commission) to establish, by rule, resident and nonresident application fees not to exceed $20.00 and $75.00, respectively. This bill also allows for a single application fee for multiple hunting licenses purchased at the same time rather than a single application fee for each hunting license. The current application fees for residents and nonresidents are $5.00 and $15.00 per license, respectively."

Legislative Service Office

www.wyoleg.gov

 

[Zzyzx]

Wyoming is really stepping it up these last few years. They are determined to find out where the NR upper spending limit truly is.

I’d take my money back right now for all these years. Sure as hell wouldn’t let a family member or friend start today with this foolishness of NR traveller hunting.

 

[LostArra]

So now the money grab is aimed at the single species hunter who didn't even draw a tag.

What's next? A fee for not applying for anything in Wyoming?

Did Rob Shaul get elected to the Wyoming legislature?

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

So now the money grab is aimed at the single species hunter who didn't even draw a tag.

What's next? A fee for not applying for anything in Wyoming?

Did Rob Shaul get elected to the Wyoming legislature?

What’s likely next is increased prices for 50% less tags. Then maybe needing an outfitter sponsor to buy your tags for you and hold your hand when crossing any FS road while hunting? Roads can be dangerous! Who knows

 

[Glendon Mullins]

 

[Ikmclean]

The language suggest it will be different pricing depending on species, a $20 fee for a $16 resident turkey tag is a bit ridiculous

 

[Weldor]

That's how AZGF does it , app fee for everyone on the application. Plus what really sucks is a NR has to buy a license just to apply.

 

[Maverick1]

WY just working to increase their $12M cash cow.

“In 2020, the WGFD generated $12.2 million from preference point sales, which was 22% of its total income.”

Would be interesting to see what that number was in 2024.

Would be even more interesting to see the figures from the last ten+ years.

@wapitibob - any chance you’d have that information?

 

[jmez]

Going to have to make up revenue somewhere/somehow from the PP system.

 

[JFK]

What's next? A fee for not applying for anything in Wyoming?

They already have that. It’s called being a citizen in a state with a real economy. Wyo takes more than it contributes nationally.

 

[wapitibob]

WY just working to increase their $12M cash cow.

“In 2020, the WGFD generated $12.2 million from preference point sales, which was 22% of its total income.”

Would be interesting to see what that number was in 2024.

Would be even more interesting to see the figures from the last ten+ years.

@wapitibob - any chance you’d have that information?

I don't.