#1765163 - 02/03/10 06:42 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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buckmaster 320
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All states surrounding have WAY cheapper prices for residents. Point? I'm not talking about other states. I'm speaking only for TN.  What we get to do for an entire year for $136 bucks is cheap. The point? Then point is that you think that it is a bargain to hunt in TN. I personally think its outrageous. I moved here from another state (NC) and I could buy 3 sportsman licenses there at 40 bucks apiece for what one will cost here. Add the annual saltwater priviledge to that and their $55. Just from my brief time here, and travels to west and east tn, I think that NC has more deer as far as overall numbers from what I've seen, and to some extent small game also. Now before I get jumped by every native Tennessean on here, I understand that I would probably feel different if I had been born and raised here OR came from a state with higher prices. Tn offers more freshwater fishing opportunities, but NC has saltwater fishing. Tn has the Miss flyway and NC has the Atlantic(it sucks:)). TWRA is separate from the state, NCWRC is part of the state. I really can't complain about either, but both do have their faults. And I do somewhat understand the reasoning behind the high price. I'm in no way bashing this state, i'm just trying to give a different perspective of the license price. You did mention wanting some debate, and I feel that without something to compare it to, you have nothing to debate for or against.
I agree
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#1765202 - 02/03/10 06:53 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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Wow $136.00 bucks for instate? And I thought Va was high at $75.00.
$136.00 is approaching the cost of some out of state licenses
That does seem a bit high to me. That's gonna make a strong case for the poor man to just hunt illegally. Not condoning it, but at 136.00 I'm sure its happening just for that reason in some cases
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#1765204 - 02/03/10 06:53 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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does N.C have a state income tax? ,the $ needed to run the states system for wildlife may sound high but they know to the dollar what something takes & plan for it,other states dip into a big pool of $ till some do gooder that thinks his Parrish needs new lines painted on the curbs so he stops $ from going where it should,it all adds up to close the same more than likely ,you end up paying 1 way or the other no matter if your a hunter or fisherman in other states,the sportsmen & sportswomen support their own habit in this state,city slick joe that dosent care about hunting fishing ect still can take advantage of all the great parks & lakes all for -0- $ spent,we all have a choice if you drink you pay if you dont your out nothing,gotta look at it from the other side/non sortsperson to really appreciate our system,mike243
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#1765242 - 02/03/10 07:08 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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GA is 60.00 for EVERYTHING except the federal duck stamp and alligator stamp. Big Game, small game, saltwater and freshwater, trout stamp, wma stamp, EVERYTHING for 60 bucks. DNR does a pretty good job down here with plenty of well manage public land. I think TN is way overpriced compared to all other southern states. No matter how you slice it, the overall price per day is good but how many get to hunt every day of the season, or fish every day? I think TN is overpriced but if I want to hunt with family and friends I will continue to pay their CRAZY non-resident prices. Next year my family and friends are coming down here and will spend less than a 1/4 on non-res fees and hunt some good middle GA property.
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#1765267 - 02/03/10 07:18 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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I feel the price of the Sportsman license is fair, considering everything that goes along with it.
All states surrounding have WAY cheapper prices for residents. Point? I'm not talking about other states. I'm speaking only for TN. What we get to do for an entire year for $136 bucks is cheap.
That doesn't include doing any hunting at LBL or at any TNWR like Cross Creeks or Duck River Unit. For those who hunt those areas it is more costly.
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#1765271 - 02/03/10 07:21 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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tophat
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I am glad i got my lifetime lic.
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#1765273 - 02/03/10 07:22 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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DUCK37101
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I am glad i got my lifetime lic.
Does it cover LBL, Ft. Campbell, or TNWR areas?
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#1765282 - 02/03/10 07:25 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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Cambell yes and some twra i got the disabled veterans lic.Lbl is still 20 for me.
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#1765341 - 02/03/10 07:44 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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DUCK37101
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Cambell yes and some twra i got the disabled veterans lic.Lbl is still 20 for me.
OK. Thanks.
BTW thanks for your service.
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#1765365 - 02/03/10 07:51 PM
Re: Price of TN hunting licenses......
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buckmaster 320
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Next year my family and friends are coming down here and will spend less than a 1/4 on non-res fees and hunt some good middle GA property.
Tim,make sure you tie me up a 160 class for next year
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