Revenue idea for the MDNR

[bshaner]

Boat drivers licenses.  What do you think?  Weigh in.

This would promote safety as well as generate income.  Require a license to operate boats and jet ski's. 

From an enforcement perspective the ability to suspend the license and arrest for repeat offenders.  This would provide more opportunity to get those reckless boaters off the water.

I for one would gladly apply for and purchase a license if the money went into the MDNR and our waters if it aided in making the waters safer and more enjoyable for all.

Bundle your fishing license fee into the boating license at a discount for boaters as a package deal.  MDNR and Marine patrol would have the ability to "call in" your license and check your fishing license at the same time.  It would serve as a photo ID on the water as well.

As a former law enforcement officer I can see alot of benefits from an enforcement perspective and as a boater and victim of several idiots on the water I see a benefit for us anglers as well.

Dont hold back, give me your opinions pro's and con's.

B

[McCarter]

No thanks. 

McCarter himself

[LUMBERLEO]

       I like the Idea. It gets all of the jetskiers paid in.  That won't solve the real problem.  The real problem is property taxes.  The DNR has to pay property tax on all of the land they own.  Imagine that bill.  We can not keep raising fees to solve the financial issue.
Basically, we pay into the DNR money that has to be left in the DNR coffer, they then turn around and pay a huge property tax that ends up in the general fund anyway.

[bshaner]

McCarter I said dont hold back.  You are going soft.

Dang, I think I see hen pecks on your hamstrings.

B

[djkimmel]

I like the idea and have for years... if it comes with requirements to demonstrate that you have the sense God gave a hamster... I see too many people on the water that only know how to turn the motor over, but nothing else about regulations and safety.

[joshimoto son]

I see the "Ricky Bobby" sequel...

Lake St. Clair Nights... The story of a bruised Kidney!

Sorry

[Genie]

"I can't slow down, I got a carp on me" ...

[MBell]

Just raise the out of state fishing licenses.  I've paid $50+ for most of my out of state licenses.  I think Maryland based their out of state fishing licesnes based on what maryland residents would have to pay in your state. 
-Matt

[Skulley]

The residents of the State of Michigan already pay enough fees.  Let's charge the non-residents more for using our resources.   Enforce the laws already on the books and the rest will fall in line.  It is just like the gun rights issues.  Enforce the 50,000 gun laws already in place rather than write new laws.  Same goes for fishing and boating.  Enforce what is in place and the rest takes care of itself.

BD               

[McCarter]

 Enforce the laws already on the books and the rest will fall in line. 

B-I-N-G-O

and BINGO was his name O!

McCarter himself

[Skulley]

I appreciate that vote of confidence McCarter.     

BD