I don't agree with these types of funding schemes. The reason is that we can always agree on methods of bringing more $$'s into WDFW, but we cannot control the appropriations process. Only the State legislature can.

For example, let's say the sales from these license plates brings in say $250,000. The Legislature can declare (with much fanfare) that every penny of that will go directly to WDFW, to be used for exactly what it was intended (e.g., steelhead conservation).

However, there is nothing to stop the Legislature from reducing WDFW's biannual appropriations by the exact same amount, with no public knowledge. So the net amount going to WDFW DOES NOT CHANGE!! The only thing that has changed is that WDFW has to spend $250,000 on steelhead conservation with no additional funds. Those additional funds went into General Appropriations to be used at the discretion of the Legislature. And the Legislature says "Thank you very much!".

So, if you decide you want to buy those plates, go ahead. Just be aware of the risks associated with that decision.