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Post by firstwd on Nov 8, 2015 21:57:47 GMT -5
NO! I know it will anger the thin-skinned folks on here, but I hate the things. I realize it's handy for those that had the opportunity to get one... however, it's a financial disaster. When the state announced they were quitting it and raised the price to get some quick money, they underestimated how many folks would buy one. All of the hunters not buying tags every year amounts to a huge loss for the state, and lets face it, hunters are the main hope for wildlife in funding terms. It's like welfare for hunters. I know we all like to stick it to the man, but the DNR really needs license dollars. Hell, I kinda wish I had one, mainly so I wouldn't have to remember to get them ever year, but in money terms they are a short term boost, long term bust. Don't get me wrong, it was legal, the state offered them so why not, etc. If you bought one, fine. I just think it would be a bad idea for the state. Now, if we were screwing the Feds..... Now if you want to screw the Feds.... We can legally with their own rules if we make a hunting or fishing license a requirement to use public land. :-) |
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Post by parrothead on Nov 9, 2015 7:01:30 GMT -5
How about when a LTL holder dies they have a raffle for that license. 5 bucks for a chance and only one entry. That would raise some money and everyone can afford 5 bucks
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Post by throbak on Nov 9, 2015 7:03:03 GMT -5
Do you have a clue all the properties the ltl have purchased Wabash and Muscatatuck wouldn't have happened without the ltloney That Mitch spent wisely
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Post by hornzilla on Nov 9, 2015 7:51:35 GMT -5
I have a LTL and love it. I always have what ever license I need.
But the state did come out on top on my deal. I hunt my own property better than half the time. So there I wouldn't have needed a license anyways.
But there not coming back.
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Post by drs on Nov 9, 2015 8:04:56 GMT -5
I have a LTL and love it. I always have what ever license I need. But the state did come out on top on my deal. I hunt my own property better than half the time. So there I wouldn't have needed a license anyways. But there not coming back. Down here in Kentucky, when one turns 65 years of age; they can buy a Senior Citizen License for $5/year. This includes general hunting & fishing licenses + Deer & Turkey tags & permits. |
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Post by hornzilla on Nov 9, 2015 8:07:57 GMT -5
I have a LTL and love it. I always have what ever license I need. But the state did come out on top on my deal. I hunt my own property better than half the time. So there I wouldn't have needed a license anyways. But there not coming back. Down here in Kentucky, when one turns 65 years of age; they can buy a Senior Citizen License for $5/year. This includes general hunting & fishing licenses + Deer & Turkey tags & permits. I would support that here. |
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Post by tynimiller on Nov 9, 2015 8:50:54 GMT -5
As many old farts as we have on here, the DNR might actually make more money, since you all could kick the bucket at any time lol. Bahaa...there you go a old timer only clause. Must be over 75 to qualify for the lifetime license at the nice easy cost of $1500. |
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Post by boonechaser on Nov 9, 2015 14:45:37 GMT -5
Got mine 32 year's ago and was a very good investment to say the least. I am all for it but am guessing the price tag would be considerably higher these days.
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Post by firstwd on Nov 9, 2015 17:06:03 GMT -5
Honestly, I've noticed that I actually hunted less after I bought mine, or at least after my hunting covered my initial investment. I guess subconsciously, since I'm hunting for free I'm not out much by not going.....
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Nov 9, 2015 17:09:10 GMT -5
For me personally, YES! For the state it would not be a good idea, unless they just need to make some quick cash.
Back in the early 90s work offered a company wide buyout. They will NEVER do this again.
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Post by bartiks on Nov 10, 2015 18:31:33 GMT -5
How about when a LTL holder dies they have a raffle for that license. 5 bucks for a chance and only one entry. That would raise some money and everyone can afford 5 bucks Now that is a good thought there, didn't even think of that. |
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Post by beermaker on Nov 10, 2015 19:34:14 GMT -5
Absolutely the best money I have ever spent. I think I paid $500 back in 1998, or so.
My buddy got his in the lat 80's for $325.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Nov 11, 2015 12:10:44 GMT -5
Can one shoot more deer with the lifetime?
My neighbor says he has already harvested 6 deer and lost one; he's not finished either. He wants me to be his hunting partner, but he doesn't give the laws much thought. I'll pass on this one.
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Post by steiny on Nov 11, 2015 14:06:08 GMT -5
Although these are a good deal for the buyer, they were a horribly stupid thing for the state to do. It was a short term quick financial gain, but a horrible long term decision. Sell one and you no longer have that customer buying licenses year after year.
Resident licenses are still a bargain at full price.
I would not support reintroduction of this program.
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Post by span870 on Nov 11, 2015 15:31:40 GMT -5
Can one shoot more deer with the lifetime? My neighbor says he has already harvested 6 deer and lost one; he's not finished either. He wants me to be his hunting partner, but he doesn't give the laws much thought. I'll pass on this one. No. You can shoot as many deer as I can. You just have to buy the tags. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Nov 12, 2015 7:03:39 GMT -5
The LTL "COULD" have made money for the state IF hey had invested it wisely. The didn't. It ended up in some account that paid a very low interest rate. The money did end up being used to purchase some ground for hunting though, so all was not lost.
Every year a legislator puts forth a bill to resurrect it. They usually go nowhere.
I tried to get the DNR to do a yearly Sportsman's License that would be just like a LTL only on a yearly basis. Best I got out of that was "The Bundle"..
Whatever licenses we get in the future will be financially neutral or a money maker for them.
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Post by Woody Williams on Nov 12, 2015 7:05:55 GMT -5
I got mine a loooonnnggg time ago.. License number 14XX
I paid $325 if I remember correctly.
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Post by tenring on Nov 12, 2015 7:53:53 GMT -5
Got mine in 1988 at $325, just before they upped the fee. Initially got a letter to carry instead of a card due to the landslide of applications. It took 2 months to get the card. Just checked on what the CD rates were in 1988, they were between 6&7%, but eventually invested at one percent [1%] until the program was terminated. Does anyone besides me smell a rat and cover up? Whoever was in charge of the funds at that time must have had a friend or relative in the investment game. But who that was will most likely be reveled about the same time as the Kenyan's birth certificate. That's a whole lot of money that was lost by no scrutiny of follow up. Mine was 2058. Highly doubtful if the program will ever see the light of day again, too many foxes lying in wait to guard the hen house.
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Post by hornzilla on Nov 12, 2015 8:03:53 GMT -5
I was also one that jumped on them when the license was still 325.
I'm sure I have used my money's worth by now.
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