Hunting Fee To Drop To $1.00 For Seniors

[elkbowhunter]

Now I'm liking this. Texas should have thought of it first.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/29/illinois-bill-drops-hunting-fee-to-1-for-seniors/?intcmp=latestnews

[Stan R]

You have a long time to go before you get to 75...

[Landrover]

Guess that will be an un-noticeable loss in income.........aint many 75 year olds spending time in the woods from my perspective.

[Thumper]

Make it 65 then you're on to something.

[elkbowhunter]

You have a long time to go before you get to 75...

But its not about me ...its for our older bowhunters.
wonder what you could draw at 75. like 50 lbs?

[Landrover]

Make it 65 then you're on to something.

Or 62.5......at least it would be sensible!

[elkbowhunter]

how about free at 95?

[Humper]

Guess that will be an un-noticeable loss in income.........aint many 75 year olds spending time in the woods from my perspective.

I know a few in their mid 70's and older still enjoying the great outdoors..... Including my dad who just turned 75.

[M16]

I've had a lifetime license for about 30 years so I could care less.

[Bluesman]

Make it 65 then you're on to something.

Indeed! 65 is where its at.

[HCON3]

Florida already has it after 65 free Hunting, Fresh water fishing and Salt water fishing lic.

[elkbowhunter]

I've had a lifetime license for about 30 years so I could care less.

I don't feel the love M16.

[Landrover]

I know a few in their mid 70's and older still enjoying the great outdoors..... Including my dad who just turned 75.

I do also..........probably hundreds of advanced seniors out in the woods, but as a percentage it is neglible to the states coffers!

Florida already has it after 65 free Hunting, Fresh water fishing and Salt water fishing lic.

They are the only state from what I can recall.

[Thumper]

I doubt TPWD will ever adopt this $1 or free hunting. The director of the hunter ed program was always complaining the state was loosing 10 seniors for each 16yo new license sold.

Resident Combo Senior Hunting and All Water Fish....$26...vs...$60
Annual Public Hunting Permit..................................$48
State Park Standby Hunting Permit..........................$80
WMA Standby Hunting Permit.................................$130
Plus any other stamp endorcements required.