I am all for user fees and if raising the price of lic. and putting a sur tax on gear etc. would put more $ into a fund that would enhance the spotfishing opportunity I would be all for it!

The thing that has me more than a little concerned is who or what does the figuring in this state?

While one report supposedly can tell us down to the dollar the price of each salmon raised in a hatchery, how many fish the sportsman catches, how many he releases etc. etc. etc.

NOBODY can tell you how many people work for the state!

I don't know what the answer is, but at my business, untill I know who cost me what for what, I don't have a clue where the money goes or comes from!

If WDFW could tell us how many people, vehicles, gear, office expense etc. we(the tax-payers) might be able to make some sort of an informed deduction if we need more money or if we need to cut expenses.

Does every boat need to be an Almar or a Seasport? How much is spent on administration. Do we need more enforcement?

I think WDFW is trying to do a good job.

I would gladly spend more to fund them,....IF...somebody could tell me where the money is gonna be spent, or at least how many people work for them and their salaries.

Should be a simple thing to do!



herm