oupa
Active Member
- Apr 6, 2011
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Numbers way out dated, more like 105,000-108,000 Licensed hunters in Maryland, deer hunters average 70,000 and waterfowl hunters 30,000 and 5,000 other hunting activities.
Now isn't MLSF managing this for Senator Astle (A.A. Co) the head of MD Legisalative Sportsman Caucas (?) Astle would Sponsor the Bill if the push back is not as vocal as last year so this is not a DNR Sponsored Bill that was shot down by the House last year?
You spoke of the Anti that was on WAC, actually he was OK guy, 14 years on WAC, pleasure to work with not like some of the hunters who fought each other for self center selfish interests rather than hunters collaberating on what's in the best interest of hunting/hunters. Sounds like you have dotted line to this stuff so maybe you know what I'm talking about
What ever the Fee increased will be maybe just $20.00 but if their is no "Lock Out" for MOM robbing the fund then Hunters should not agreee to the new fee. If I or we are going to pay an increase we should demand the funds stay with DNR for our benefit.
The bill, while undoubtedly reworked to (try to) make it more palatable, is in essence the same POS. Sen. Astle signs his name to whatever DNR asks him to, or as seen, the LSC on behalf of DNR, asks him to.
The LSC exists for two reasons. By signing up, it appears a legislator has empathy for sportsmen's issues. Also it is a vehicle for moving DNR desires through the legislature without the official stamp of "a DNR bill." In short, it is smoke and mirrors. Political wrangling at it's best. All for the purpose of disguising any actual commitment!
Uh... no, Dr. Lamp is gone. I'm referring to Ms. Stephanie Boyles Griffin. Here's her bio @ HSUS http://www.humanesociety.org/about/leadership/subject_experts/stephanie_boyles_griffin.html
I remain committed to opposing this based on the fact that MD. is among the bottom states receiving general fund monies for it's wildlife agency. More and more duties are being handed to wildlife professionals and NRP officers that have NOTHING to do with the outdoor sports. Why should we be the primary source of funding these programs?