Oregonians have long enjoyed the bountiful splendors the Pacific Northwest for a reasonable cost. Now between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wild life who has decided to once again raise the cost of fishing and hunting licenses and tags plus the supplement to the commercial fishing industry is costing so much people and families cannot afford to pay the fees.

This increase follows the "new" fee Weyerhaeuser has implemented on folks who have enjoyed the use of their vast holdings for generations. Between Weyerhaeuser and Oregon's Fish and Wildlife enjoying the "GREAT OUTDOORS" has become a memory for the average Oregonian and a private playground for the well to do.

The state claims that licenses have declined in the last 30 years. I will have to rely on the state to give accurate numbers and I think if these numbers are true the state will not be doing their selves any favors by pricing the people that are still participating in the outdoors out of the sport.

Oregonians buy about 243,000 hunting licenses, with non-residents buying another 16,000. Oregonians buy about 500,000 fishing licenses, and non-residents 122,000. The state sites it needs $345 million to run its operations and is short $32 million even with the increases in fee's and addition funds from the general fund. The state should take into consideration the boost in the economy that outdoor people provide year round. Through gas, goodies, park fees, equipment, boats , guns etc.
Hunters, fishermen and outdoor lovers contribute to the economy of the states and the nation.