WDFW is short of funds to so everything they are tasked to do. Or need to do. Fish and wildlife management has to include a significant piece for habitat protection, acquisition, and maintenance (like the launches and sani-kan condition?). But, the Leg has its own problems in funding the vast array of demands on taxpayer funds-McLeary, Western State, prisons, roads, and that doesn't even scratch the surface.

WA and probably most states are moving more to flat-out user fees. Hunters and fishermen have shown a well recognized willingness to pay to play. When I started out in this game it was recognized by WDG that, for example, Opening Day Trout was a money-maker. The license revenue received more than covered the costs to produce. Which was also why hunting licenses cost more than fishing. It doesn't cost more to grow a deer or elk, but the hunter will pay more for one.

What viable alternatives are there??