Thread: Efforts to eliminate fishing licenses and the sales tax for Conservation

MDC is one of the examples of a government department that works well, IMHO.

The MDC does a good job managing our fisheries and wildlife . The cost of the permits and taxes for conversation are a bargain compared to the rest of the taxes we pay in Missouri . Income tax , and personal property tax are a big burden .

If this senator is so concerned about "double taxing" why not propose a bill to do away with property taxes. I paid taxes when I bought the property and it really burns me that I have to pay taxes every year just for owning it. That's double taxing. The conservation dept is really under funded and they really do a great job with what they get.

double taxation...like buying an out of state elk tag for 10X the resident rate to hunt Federal land?

I am a KS resident and assume my out of state MO license is about to triple if this passes? irritating but still a drop in the bucket to gas, equipment, etc. and will worth it for the thump.still cheap entertainment

Just a little FYI. Most Federal monies received by MDC are distributed based on the number of permits sold by each state. This is the reason many states are now selling a low-cost "senior" permit instead of allowing senior citizens to fish/hunt without a permit. It's to keep them on the rolls, so to speak.

Seniors deserve a break, they've paid their dues and most live on fixed income. They don't get raises.
Yep, I'm one.

Originally Posted by Clownfish

I don't mind the fees, I think MDC does a good job and the agents I have met are usually friendly. The Smithville lake pass stings a little, but the ramps and surrounding areas are kept up, even the free ramps are workable. As far as government waste...I'm sure in Washington there is a crappie on a treadmill !!

The Smithville Lake pass is Clay County not MDC.

I noticed an article on the Missourinet this morning stating that Representative Redmon has withdrawn his bill concerning the sales tax that the Department of Conservation receives. Senator Munzlinger has not withdrawn his to eliminate hunting and fishing and other license fees, and there is another bill by Representative Spencer of Wentzville to reduce the 1/8th cent sales tax to 1/6th cent. I can only assume that Representative Redmon has heard enough comments, but Senator Munzlinger and Representative Spencer have not.