yeah i know rebel hog, money talks. like i said it is just frustrating thats all. i have never gone out of my province to hunt, never had too, everything is here that i ike to hunt for, moose, deer, elk, grouse, geese and ducks. i have also never hired a guide, dont have to. but i feel that if i wanted to go to alberta i am sure i will have to pay through the ying yang. so i guess it doesnt matter where you go, you want to play you got to pay!! iam just glad i am fortunate enough that i only have to go about 30 min out of town and i am in prime hunting area. i guess it is good the money goes into someones pocket, haha, hopefully the right pocket, but i think i am most sore on the limited entry hunting draws (LEH) and the non residents that gets them thats all. but i guess they are paying more than 6 bucks to enter the draw like i do.