It doesn't matter whether or not a resident purchased a combo license or not. All that would have to done is add a $30 surcharge to every resident license sold it would generate all the money that NR license fees to. In addition it would allow NR fees to probably come down. First of all you wouldn't have to pay so much to fund the block management program, which is funded almost exclusively by NR right now (plus a paltry amount by residents and some Pittman-Robertson funds).

In addition is most likely would allow the end of the outfitter set aside which means all 7,500 license allotted to outfitters would be put back into the general drawing, giving more average Joe's a chance to draw. Outfitter leasing and tying up property would most likely be reduced because there is no longer a guarantee. A hunter then could choose whether they wished to hire an outfitter or not.

In my scenario it would not matter if a Resident bought only a waterfowl and upland bird license a $30 surcharge would be added.

Why don't you answer the question about why you continue to come out if the price for licenses is out of line. Seems you would be part of the problem because as NR you continue to pay the"ridiculous".

I understand the cost associated with hunting as a NR and since it is my passion I will pay whatever it takes to participate in the sport without whining. Again if you wish to be on the same footing then move.

Nemont