ORIGINAL: drhntr178
I like the AR's but I'm not so sure it's about money. If the state wanted more money, a increase in our tag prices would the easiest. Non-residents get a bargain compared to surrounding states. Revenue created from bigger bucks will take years toproduce.
On the other hand, if there ultimate goal is to grow bigger bucks, theywould not allow us to shoot 3 bucks.
Exactly on both statements! Another counter to the conspiracy theory debate of "money for the state" is the fact that the "state" doesn't get money brought in from tag sales. The MDC is it's own governing body. Any money raised goes back into their budget, not the state's general fund. They have a whole lot of easy ways to generate higher income from license sales if that was their goal. Higher NR doe tags, higher NR turkey tags,make hunting license a requirementfor archery deer hunting, etc.