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Denver CO - The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission held a rare late night session on Sunday to adopt a measure that would increase nonresident hunting licenses to more than 50% of the total. Reasons given were to "increase diversity from other parts of the country, provide equity in license distribution, and promote inclusion for those who can't afford high license prices".
This last initiative, called the "20-20 rule" will make available 20% of all licenses at 20% of the normal cost, and no proof of income will be required to apply because, as Commissioner Beaulieu explained, "We trust everyone - well, except resident hunters".
Commissioner Haskett, an outfitter, said, "This will be good for resident hunters because it will encourage residents to move to another state to take advantage of the new nonresident opportunities here."
The Commission also voted to extend the nonresident application deadline to May 1, and would allow low income nonresident hunters to make payments over time, with no interest.
This is being hailed as a breakthrough in equality by nonresident hunting scholars who typically complain about everything, but especially license costs, and availability.
This last initiative, called the "20-20 rule" will make available 20% of all licenses at 20% of the normal cost, and no proof of income will be required to apply because, as Commissioner Beaulieu explained, "We trust everyone - well, except resident hunters".
Commissioner Haskett, an outfitter, said, "This will be good for resident hunters because it will encourage residents to move to another state to take advantage of the new nonresident opportunities here."
The Commission also voted to extend the nonresident application deadline to May 1, and would allow low income nonresident hunters to make payments over time, with no interest.
This is being hailed as a breakthrough in equality by nonresident hunting scholars who typically complain about everything, but especially license costs, and availability.