Thread: Crappie rule changes??

I would imagine that most is used in patrol of our borders. A while back, not sure the year, Marine Patrol was dissolved and became part of FWC including chasing the drug boats and border patrol. We have some pretty stout chase boats down south with FWC on em. I believe one of them is touted as the biggest and fastest patrol boat on our Nations waters, Midnight Express or something along those lines. Thats where I am positive most of that funding goes. Politicians saw a lucrative coffer from licensing and tax revenue and incorporated into the war on drugs and border protection without having to raise taxes on another front. Nope not Midnight Express, thats a Border Patrol Boat.

Was not aware of that Mike, thanks for the update. Kinda makes sense....
It was along those lines and time frame where FWC told me that they were getting
tightened up on amount of money they could spend repairing docks, putting in
fish attractors and advanceing on various lake improvement projects

This is not exactly a breakdown in specific line items but the annual budget provides a general breakdown on funding

See FWC - Budget

Originally Posted by fishwalton

This is not exactly a breakdown in specific line items but the annual budget provides a general breakdown on funding

See FWC - Budget

Thanks good info. They have plenty of money to run on for sure. Let's hold them more accountable. Drug and border war is a Federal issue and there is federal funding for that. Would love to see an itemized budget.

It took me 65 years to get that privilege. Forty-nine of those years I paid for a license. For seventy years I have lived in this state. How about we make 65 and older license exempt in their birth state?

Originally Posted by fishwalton

I don't disagree more manpower and other resources are needed but that costs a lot of money. License fees is a major funding resource for more manpower and enforcement. If we want more services from FWC then we must be willing to pay more. I would be in favor of reviewing and revising the regulations on no license fee required for Florida residents over 65.

Originally Posted by Yelim

It took me 65 years to get that privilege. Forty-nine of those years I paid for a license. For seventy years I have lived in this state. How about we make 65 and older license exempt in their birth state?

I 100% agree after 65 there should be no liscense required and all veterans should be able to get a free liscense in all 50 states. They have laid there life on the line for our way of life. Let's be thankful and respect them.

I for one am both. Thank you CL.

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