New "high impact" fees

[agelesssone]

People wanting to use certain WMA areas will be facing hefty fees for day or seasonal use.
For example, Williamsport fees are $15.50 per day.
People will have to check to see if the site they are using has applicable fees.

[chrisntab]

I assume this isn't for people that fish? Based on this from TWRA?

https://tn.gov/twra/article/special-use-permits-j1


These permits must be purchased for horseback riding, bicycling, and ORV use. Youths under age 13 and persons holding a valid annual or permanent hunting license with a valid permit to hunt on these areas are exempt. At least one occupant of an enclosed vehicle must possess the proper permit(s). No permit shall be required on certain roads/trails as designated. - See more at: https://tn.gov/twra/article/special-use-permits-j1#sthash.8dN55co7.dpuf

[agelesssone]

It seems you are right.

[Farley]

I would like to see a similar fee put on pleasure boats and jet skis. Hunters and fisherman are paying for everything the TWRA does and not everything they do is directly tied to hunting and fishing. The boat or jet skis registration fee isn't enough to cover all the cost involved.

[catman529]

I like this new fee, I never did like other people using the land for free when I pay extra to hunt it. And yes that would be awesome to charge jet skiers and such, we are paying for them too.


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