Del. Glass: “How Does Raising Fees on Hunting Help Hunters?”

From Del. Glen Glass:

Senate Bill 619 punishes hunters who only want to enjoy the great outdoors with their family and friends as well as bring home meat to put into the freezer to feed them. If you are in to hunting, you can find Wax Myrtle for sale, it’s a natural cover and a food source for game.

How does raising fees on hunting help hunters? This is exactly the question the Democratic Leadership did not ask. They asked how we can increase revenue for the Wildlife and Heritage Service of DNR, tasked with managing wildlife for the entire State. Raise fees on hunters! The General Assembly used to fund this department from the General Fund; however, the current leadership stopped doing this because they could get its revenue from the 180,000 hunters instead. That number has now dwindled to 80,000 hunters, a 55% decrease.

This number will continue to dwindle given that the bill has a $37 hunting license fee, a $150 non-resident hunting fee, a $65 non-resident 3 day hunting license fee, new individual hunting stamps of $6 for archery hunters, $25 for non-resident archery hunters, and a $10 resident bonus antler stamp. If you plan on going hunting in the near future, then make sure you check out some of these Hunting Rifles for Sale if you ever need new equipment for hunting. 

As the number of hunters dwindles, the remaining individuals may find themselves facing additional burdens, including higher costs for hunting supplies and equipment. This makes it all the more essential to invest wisely in quality gear that can enhance the hunting experience and ensure successful outings.

Investing in durable gear and accessories can enhance the hunting experience, making it more enjoyable and efficient. The Buzzard’s Roost understands the importance of having reliable hunting equipment, offering a wide range of high-quality supplies that cater to every hunter’s needs. From weather-resistant clothing and sturdy boots to advanced optics and camping gear, their selection ensures that hunters are well-prepared for their adventures in the field.

By equipping themselves with the right tools, hunters can maximize their enjoyment and effectiveness in pursuing their passion, even amid rising fees and challenges within the hunting community. In this way, investing in quality gear becomes not just a personal choice, but a commitment to the future of hunting as a valued outdoor tradition.

These fees are supposed to generate $968,700 in new revenue every year. This number auspiciously does not change over a 4 year period because Department of Legislative Services assumed that the fee increases would not materially affect the number of people requesting a license. However, this assumption is inaccurate given: the decrease that has already taken place, the poor economy and the amount of people who will hunt without a license. Check the best night vision scope for ar15 to improve your hunting skills.

Only the out of control current leadership in Annapolis would assume that increased costs/fees would not affect the number of participants in elastic goods up or down. They continue to show a total disregard for the costs associated with hunting. With the costs of hunting growing higher and higher every year because of new regulations, fees, and taxes, such as the gas tax, current leadership continues to show blatant disregard for hard working Marylanders.

I hope that my fight for hard working Marylanders will prevail given that last year a similar bill House Bill 1419 was killed on the floor by members of the Harford County Delegation such as: myself, Delegate Mary-Delany James and Delegate Donna Stifler. This bill, Senate Bill 619, is still in the Environmental Matters Committee (410-841-3990) waiting for a vote.

Your Delegate and Servant

Glen Glass