Missouri non res tag raised by $34. Ouch

[Paulmyr]

In a news release last summer the rate hike was justified as a way to raise more money. The cost went up from $190 to $224. I thought $190 was expensive! I am probably not going to Missouri any more after returning to hunt there last year after an absence of about 15 years. I would think there will be more people like me refusing to pay such an exorbitant fee. Just a guess but I'm not sure they will be making much more money off of non resident turkey tags. Seems more like a ploy to keep more non resident hunters out of the state. I think if they were actually serious about raising money a resident tag would cost more than $17. Oh well guess I'll have to get spend my money elsewhere.

[Sir-diealot]

How long had it been $190?

[Paulmyr]

Not sure. Last year was first time hunting there In a long while. If I remember correctly back in the early 2000's it was around $175.

[Sir-diealot]

Does not sound like a very large leap over the years. Still pricey though.

[fallhnt]

Ya...then it bumped up to 19x.xx. 100.00 bucks a bird is about going rate for NR. Have you seen IA price?

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[Sir-diealot]

Ya...then it bumped up to 19x.xx. 100.00 bucks a bird is about going rate for NR. Have you seen IA price?

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No I have not. I have never hunted out of state but if this virus stuff is taken care of I will be next spring in OK

[Spitten and drummen]

Last year was the first year I got to hunt Missouri. Went to the Northwest part of the state. Good lord willing I will be back there on the 28th. My tags cost 190 last year. 224 is only 30 bucks more and is worth it to me.

[bbcoach]

These states are getting their money from the residents.  Most residents pay many times the $17 resident license because they are paying property taxes, sales tax, gas tax and the list goes on an on everyday of every year.  You on the other hand are an outsider that only comes to their state once a year.  You spend a little on gas, a little for groceries, maybe a hotel for a few nights and then back to your home state.  In order to enjoy the spoils of another state, we need to realize it isn't getting cheaper to do these things.  If you think $224 is a little steep then try to find another state that is less expensive but realize, you may have to drive further (cost) or fly (cost), find an area to hunt (time and cost) or pay an outfitter (cost) for access and you'll still have to shell out money for groceries and a place to stay.  If you want to play, you have to pay.  Recreation prices are going up, along with everything else. 

[Hobbes]

A lot of states run about $125 for at least the first tag plus hunting license and conservation stamp (or similar).  The second is typically a little less because you've already bought the other requirements.  If MO is only requiring the $225 to kill two birds it's not out if line with other states. Some states cost more than $125 for the first tag.

[Paulmyr]

MN nr is $96 and res tags are $26. Missouri nr $225 and res tag is $17. My point was if it were really about funding the conservation Dept a res tag might cast more than $17. Not sure but think that's what it cost back in the early 90s

[fallhnt]

You don't need a license eather,unlike other states. A little easier at Walmart. You just need to let the employee know there are 2 tags coming out of the machine.

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[Paulmyr]

These states are getting their money from the residents.  Most residents pay many times the $17 resident license because they are paying property taxes, sales tax, gas tax and the list goes on an on everyday of every year.

You would be paying these fees even if you didn't turkey hunt.

[Cowboy]

Illinois is $125 for one bird.

[Tom007]

NY 120 for 2 birds.

[nativeks]

MN nr is $96 and res tags are $26. Missouri nr $225 and res tag is $17. My point was if it were really about funding the conservation Dept a res tag might cast more than $17. Not sure but think that's what it cost back in the early 90s

Their conservation department is funded through a 1/8% sales tax and is one of the best funded in the country.