Can you figure out what those two words are? I'll give you a hint, the second word is YOU. The first word starts with a F. Many of my sportsmen buddies come from out of state. I have yet to figure out why anyone would want to move here. This place is a dump. Don't be fooled by the glitz, it's a true shit hole whether your a hunter, fisherman or not.
The People's Republic of California recently passed a law outlawing all lead shot for hunting by 2019 despite the urging from the Game Wardens Association to veto the law. The price of admission now is starting to get ridiculous. Its now costs a resident $90.40 for all the stamps to hunt upland and waterfowl. At this rate we'll have European-style pricing and this sport will be left only to the wealthy few.
I recall buying a hunting license in Utah and the dealer was complaining of the pricing for in state residents. I laughed and told him despite the fact I was to pay out of state fees its was still far cheaper than my CA license.
Rant off. I have a lot more to rage about California but I'll leave it at this for now.
Ouch.... I wish I thought it was a mistake but I think the powers that be in CA would like to see you hunt elsewhere, seems they are actively pushing hunters out of state.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I do think CA is one of the most beautiful states... sadly 40 million people already figured that out and have set themselves to making it hard to enjoy.
Thanks for the comment. CA was once a great state sadly though its now a dump. So much so all its natural beauty can not save it from the political and economical craphole its become.
DeleteIt's the agenda of antis to slowly strip your rights to hunt, fish or own a gun. They can not out rightly take these rights away from you because it would cause an uproar so its done slowly piece by piece. If they can price you out of the market its almost just as good as banning it outright. Don't let this happen in your state.
On a dollar for dollar basis that price is the same as New Zealand, EXCEPT - we get to hunt nationwide with the same license. We really don't know how good we have it, yet each years Consumer Price Index (inflation related) increase brings howls of protest. These are the good old days...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. I like to see what other hunters elsewhere whether in Free America or overseas are paying. I expect this type of pricing though out of the US where hunting is often viewed as favorably as leprosy but here in the US I expect more even in crapholes like CA. Keep in mind this price above is only for hunting birds. If I wanted deer, pig, bear, predator tags I'd be paying a lot more. Also many hunters here are casual hunter, maybe they go out on the dove opener or quail opener and that's it for the season. I do not seeing many working men paying $75-90 for one day of hunting.
DeleteThese fees are supposed to go to game management and enforcement. I have no problem with that I do however have an issue when these funds go, like they have in the past, to the general fund because I retarded politicians can not do math and work within a budget.
So what is your take on the lead ammunition ban and do you think the CA Condor will benefit?
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad license fees go into the general fund. Here in Colorado all license fees go back into the Division of Parks and Wildlife. The state is very proud of this fact and advertises on TV to 'hug a hunter.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhU85OKQaks
For the last 18 months I have really enjoyed your blog. Keep up the good work.
Nathan thanks for your comment and for following this blog. My take is this, its based on tobacco science. From what I've read despite a nearly 99% compliance from hunters, condors are still found dead from lead poisoning. So why are we now expanding this program for the entire state?
DeleteRemember this is the state that kicked out a DFG president for taking a cougar in Utah LEAGLLY. I'm not sure if our fees still going into the GF but at one point certain stamps were going to the GF despite them claiming it would not although it was intended to go toward habitat improvement and such for the species of said stamp.
This state is a lost cause. Be diligent in your state of CO, its slowly turning into my state. Don't let it happen. Fight the good fight!
I appreciate your take on the overall state of conservation in California. It sounds like you are at a philosophical intersection: leave for greener pastures, get involved in local politics / the public natural resource management, or sit back and watch it burn. If you stay, I hope you get involved in reversing CA's trends. My experience is that CA has much to offer in the way of natural resources and beauty but it is over-abused, -used, and -regulated. I wish you well.
DeleteInteresting story about the Commissioner who was under attack for his Cougar.