Islander57
Well-Known Member
I think increasing the salmon stamp fee by a substantial amount would create more of a problem than it would a solution. There are many tourists, both residential and non-residential that buy a license to fish with a guide or friend for just one day. If that becomes a $100.00 price tag per person, how many of those people would pass on fishing, and all revenue is lost? Also, like someone posted, they take their kids out for maybe one or two days a year. The money starts to add up, especially for those who work paycheck to paycheck. Why not put a tax sur charge on fish farms, shipping companies, mining companies, forestry, etc. for salmon enhancement allocation since they all play a part in our wild salmon stocks. I also agree with whoever said a whale watching enhancement surcharge should be charged per person. IMO.