Geez.Got my survey for this past deer season. They had a portion for lifetime license and if they bring it back. They even had a price. Over 3k! Who can drop that kinda money at this time? Leave it to the state to make things unaffordable again.
Yea. I let them know in the comments section how ridiculous it was. At this point it would only pay off for my kids. If they hunted every year for ever. But then who can just drop that kinda moneyGeez.
That's what 3 times it was before.
Yea. I let them know in the comments section how ridiculous it was. At this point it would only pay off for my kids. If they hunted every year for ever. But then who can just drop that kinda money
I see it paying for itself as a younger man. But even at 38 with 5 kids. Over 3k is too much to drop on it. I could justify the 1100.I paid 1100 for a lifetime in 1998 (I think). That's a fortune for an 18 year old kid, but its paid for itself with ease in terms of money, and hassle. As of now I'm at 44 dollars a year, and I have another 25-30 years of hunting left in me (god willing).
There are a lot of things that have tripled in price in the last 25 years. At 42 years old, it probably wouldn't make sense, but at 30 or under its a good investment. I cant explain how much easier it is not to have to worry about buying licenses online, forgetting until the night before a hunt, etc.
It read like it does.Yeeah. about that. at $3k, it would take 33 years to break even on the license bundle (up to 3 deer) . So that lifetime had better be a lifetime of ALL tags. (firearm, crossbow, BP, archery, etc)
Yeeah. about that. at $3k, it would take 33 years to break even on the license bundle (up to 3 deer) . So that lifetime had better be a lifetime of ALL tags. (firearm, crossbow, BP, archery, etc)
Yea looks like would take me about 15 years for it to pay off. Be nice if the state would think, hey times are tough. Let's make this more affordable for our citizensSmall game, waterfowl, turkey, furbearer's are all included in the lifetime.
3 deer bundle=91
2x turkey seasons=64
Waterfowl=22
Trapping=20
Small game=32.
For me that's 229 per year in licenses. I guess the license paid for itself faster than I thought. The great thing about my lifetime is, I had no clue what tags cost, I didnt have to look.
Yea looks like would take me about 15 years for it to pay off. Be nice if the state would think, hey times are tough. Let's make this more affordable for our citizens
But who has the time/freezer space to harvest a half dozen deer a year?It read like it does.
Sitting here thinking that would be worth it for a 18 year old kid. But 3k is a chunk and its sad that the state seems to think its not. Just like they didn't see raising the license this year so drastically was a big deal. Its a rough time for money for everyone except the state govt.I've got mine. comprehensive hunting/fishing. Had it a long time. Spent a big chunk for a guy with a wife and two babies. Saved a lot in hassle and money for over two decades now.
3k is a lot. License fees will go up over the next 20 years. it is a 20 year commitment and the sale of the LL is not for the older among us in terms of payback. It is a way for IDNR to raise big funds quickly. If it is offered, it will be for a limited time, and they will sell some. They will be sold to guys/gals that $3,000 comes easier to. They will be sold to the grandparents or parents of, and for, the younger outdoor-person. Some may even be sold to guys of my age or older that just have the money and want to give back to continue to support the outdoor experience they were blessed to have.
I'd like to see LL offered at a price that benefits the overall wellbeing of the continuing outdoor experience. I hope someone smarter than me will figure out that price point. And I hope they sell a crap-ton of them.
I see it paying for itself as a younger man. But even at 38 with 5 kids. Over 3k is too much to drop on it. I could justify the 1100.
Yes, it was a good deal when it was first offered.I bought the Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License about 1987-1988, I think it costs me then about $325.00. I still hunt and fish, I think comes to about $9.00 a year. That's less than I spend now if I stop at McD for lunch.