Special 11 dollar permit for nonresadents

[Whopper]

I'm not positive, but the way that I have read this, is that it only apply to Lake Erie itself. No mention of rivers or tributaries.
Being a non resident myself, it does sting a little. But at the same time, if the funds go to launches and helping with invasive species, I suppose it's not the end of the world. Just won't be able to buy one more bandit.
Good luck, and happy Holidays

[Capt Porkchop]

I have no issue paying the fee to fish in the best fishery in the world for walleye the best time of year to do it. Especially if it is used properly to conserve our wonderful resource.

[Mrwiggler]

I have no issue paying the fee to fish in the best fishery in the world for walleye the best time of year to do it. Especially if it is used properly to conserve our wonderful resource.

I don't either really, BUT imo it should be imposed on everyone, not just a select few ! It's like going to a gas station, and because your a non-resident , you're forced to pay more for gas. I'll pay it, but it's not fair !

[Eyezcrazy]

I don't either really, BUT imo it should be imposed on everyone, not just a select few ! It's like going to a gas station, and because your a non-resident , you're forced to pay more for gas. I'll pay it, but it's not fair !

I disagree. Us Ohio residents pay property taxes that support the parks.

[Mrwiggler]

I disagree. Us Ohio residents pay property taxes that support the parks.

Property taxes might help support parks, but ,more then likely it is a very small percent.I don't use them myself, but fees are charged for use of parks, and that generates money. I don't believe, if you read the code, for the newly imposed Lake Erie non-resident permit, that any monies are intended to be used for parks. I understand your point, but Lake Erie use permit should be imposed on all users. If i lived there, then i would expect to pay property tax,too. Thats just my thoughts.

[Eyezcrazy]

Property taxes might help support parks, but ,more then likely it is a very small percent.I don't use them myself, but fees are charged for use of parks, and that generates money. I don't believe, if you read the code, for the newly imposed Lake Erie non-resident permit, that any monies are intended to be used for parks. I understand your point, but Lake Erie use permit should be imposed on all users. If i lived there, then i would expect to pay property tax,too. Thats just my thoughts.

If you use State launch ramps you are using ramps that Ohio residents paid for through taxes. I agree it is a small percentage but so is the $11.00 that non residents will pay.

[BigDan]

Yes i know lake Erie only! but that's the only lake i fish in Ohio.

[Mrwiggler]

Yes i know lake Erie only! but that's the only lake i fish in Ohio.

Ya me too......campground opens about the 1st of April, and i usually (weather permitting ) drop my boat in about the 2nd to 3rd week,right at the jig bite time.... so if i want to fish that week or so until May 1st...i'll have to get the permit.

[pimplepounder]

I have no problem with it, but it will just create a "Keep up with the Jone's mentality" between the States and Provinces. Some of this already exists.. Some day, when nobody can afford to fish and hunt, we will all become violators I suppose. That is what our founders would expect..

[Eyezcrazy]

I don’t mind a few extra dollars if it helps promote and protect our resource. I purchased a deer tag this year knowing I wouldn’t be able to hunt just to support our natural resources. I also agree with Jules and some others that non residents are getting a bargain in Ohio.

To each his own.