You have got to be kidding me...

[Ray Esboldt]

Dave and kato,

Agreed. That is the best way to summarize why I am against this revision/addition. Where does it end? And, why did it start?

And, kato. I do not believe you sounded rash or harsh for the record. I took nothing personal, and hope you did not. I really do believe civil (or even uncivilized sometimes) disagreements are good. In many cases, such as this, it does lead to resolution or consensus.

I will continue to follow this bill and update the site. Feel free to contact Representative Dean Urdahl with your sentiments be them for or against this bill.

[DaveC]

 Originally Posted By: katoguy

DaveC, you are right. If there was no permit fee in the first place then there is no extra work for the DNR (it also makes my previous argument moot). It is just a way to gain revenue.

I am sorry if I came off a little rash earlier.

Wow katoguy, I haven't heard that in a long time

With the no new taxes in MN. its all about user fees.

If they want to target tournaments, how about they have a public meeting and tell tournament anglers what there goals are to promote sportfishing in MN. and ask us for our help. Grass root orgs. can do more with there own money and volunteers, than the D.N.R. could ever achieve. Theres no question the economic power of large National trails like B.A.S.S and the F.L.W, but they would rather tax us with usier fees than look at the bigger picture.

This week end I will watch all 13 hours of the BassMaster Classic, the 2006 Classic generated 33 million dollars to the local economy. Now that is economic power.