Here we go again

[duksnfish]

Everyone talks about not buying a license, but, a fishing license and the Fish and Game is not the issue folks, it's the invasive sticker issue and boats. So I don't think we need to go off on not buying a fishing license. Last year I talked in depth with the folks that administer the invasive sticker program about what can and cant be done. I had phone calls and e-mails with them and even though the program at the lakes is run essentially by the county, there is nothing from stopping anyone or any group to set up to be trained by the State and help with inspections at the check stations. I know a lot of us are a long drive from some of these stations, but, there are also groups close to the Franklin County ones that can work with the County and State to help get trained and volunteer some time and effort to help reduce the money issue. If I weren't a 2 1/2 hour drive from there I'd help a day here and there to check boats. And the issue goes even further. I was at Glendale one day last fall when the station was open and the lady checking boats, including mine, didn't even bother to check 4 different boats while I was getting ready to put in. She sat on the picnic table she had there and just waved everyone past. I reported it and the State was going to make some changes because of the lack of performing her duties. Any how, I agree, I don't know why there is no money, unless boat registrations has gone down. And maybe folks just haven't gotten their boats registered yet. Let's hope that the money comes in.
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