Quote Originally Posted by Fishslime View Post
I remember that too Doc. When the Parks Dept was combined with Fish and Game or should say bailed out. I just turned 65 last year and have bought hunting and fishing licenses since I was 16 with the exception of the 4 years I was in active duty military. I wouldn't mind paying if I knew every cent was going to Fish and Game. I used to have a camper and expected to pay to camp, however I have noticed frisbe golf, horse trails, stables, walking trails etc. being added to state parks. Those are nice but I'm not interested in paying for state run amusement parks. Charge me more for a boat ramp permit, that's ok, I still hunt and wouldn't mind paying a fee to access WIHA but don't charge me more to support activities I'm not interested in. It's time to bow our necks and make these agencies be accountable. This is not about a state employee COLA. Someone stated all the license money collected goes directly to KDWP, I believe it goes to the general fund and then redistributed. I feel the state made a committment and should stick to it, they can find other creative ways to tax and charge.
I suppose the amenities that you mention were installed to attract more families to the campgrounds. I believe the source that said that the license money goes to KDWP would know what he's talking about.