Super User slonezp Posted March 14, 2021 Super User Posted March 14, 2021 http://outdoornewsdaily.com/idnr-new-outdoor-recreation-licensing-and-campground-reservation-platform/ Ice is gone up north. Picked up my grandson and did some recon of some potential shore spots. Took him to BPS to check out at the fish tank. Spooled up the reels yesterday. Going to try and get out with him next weekend to do a little crappie fishing even though his heart is set on catching catfish. Quote
Allen Der Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Skunked again said: The $100 increase was last year. yeah I know, just pointing it out. I'm keeping my boat in Wisconsin now, so I might transfer the trailer registration 1 Quote
Skunked again Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Allen Der said: yeah I know, just pointing it out. I'm keeping my boat in Wisconsin now, so I might transfer the trailer registration I would like to be able to do the same. Have heard of several people registering under out of state families name, or switching plates, if they have more than one trailer. What our state did should be illegal !! I could understand raising the fees, even on an annual basis, as long as it's reasonable. 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 15, 2021 Super User Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Skunked again said: I would like to be able to do the same. Have heard of several people registering under out of state families name, or switching plates, if they have more than one trailer. What our state did should be illegal !! I could understand raising the fees, even on an annual basis, as long as it's reasonable. His intentions were to take more money from businesses generating revenue from the trailers. Recreational (RV) trailers still have low renewal rates. Unfortunately boat trailers are not considered recreational trailers. 1 Quote
Bassman37 Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 8:10 PM, Allen Der said: that extra $1.74 really got you upset? Now if you really want to complain, the trailer fee went from $18 to $118 anyways... I caught my first bass of the year. a little 12 incher on the ned rig It is not just the amount, it is the continuing gouging of the taxpayer in this state! Every time that I turn around it's something else. 2 Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Bassman37 said: It is not just the amount, it is the continuing gouging of the taxpayer in this state! Every time that I turn around it's something else. If it makes you feel any better, Michigan increased their out-of-state licenses to $76 a couple years ago. Now, they have a launch pass that is for all DNR launches that is $35 or so a year. I am just numb to cost increases. I pay it, go about my business, and don't let it get me angry. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 15, 2021 Super User Posted March 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said: If it makes you feel any better, Michigan increased their out-of-state licenses to $76 a couple years ago. Now, they have a launch pass that is for all DNR launches that is $35 or so a year. Y'all need to come to MN. Annual out-of-state license is $51 for individual, $68 for family...and no launch-ramp fees. 2 Quote
Super User gim Posted March 15, 2021 Super User Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, MN Fisher said: Y'all need to come to MN. Annual out-of-state license is $51 for individual, $68 for family...and no launch-ramp fees. Its pretty absurd how reasonable it is to fish here, as a resident or non-resident. The DNR and counties do a pretty darn good job of maintaining our access points too. Plus there's like 10,000 lakes and miles of river to choose from. Honestly I wish they would raise the price of non-residential licenses though. I pay $13 for an individual conservation angling license. IMO that is a ridiculously low cost to fish twice a week for 6 months straight. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 15, 2021 Super User Posted March 15, 2021 1 minute ago, gimruis said: I pay $13 for an individual conservation angling license. IMO that is a ridiculously low cost to fish twice a week for 6 months straight. I get the regular license with a trout stamp - and even that $35 is reasonable. Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, gimruis said: Its pretty absurd how reasonable it is to fish here, as a resident or non-resident. The DNR and counties do a pretty darn good job of maintaining our access points too. Plus there's like 10,000 lakes and miles of river to choose from. Honestly I wish they would raise the price of non-residential licenses though. I pay $13 for an individual conservation angling license. IMO that is a ridiculously low cost to fish twice a week for 6 months straight. I agree. Our fishing license in Illinois is very reasonable as well ($15) and many boat launches are free. 1 Quote
Allen Der Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 20 hours ago, Bassman37 said: It is not just the amount, it is the continuing gouging of the taxpayer in this state! Every time that I turn around it's something else. well we had a chance to fix it and the voters turned down the graduated income tax. once the pandemic is over everyone's taxes are going up, just wait 1 Quote
Skunked again Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Allen Der said: well we had a chance to fix it and the voters turned down the graduated income tax. once the pandemic is over everyone's taxes are going up, just wait I respectfully disagree, on the part that we had the chance to fix it....IMHO - that wasn't a good remedy. They're not even waiting for it to be over. Saw on the news tonight, tax increases are coming, on a federal level. I have no doubt our state will follow suit . 2 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 16, 2021 Super User Posted March 16, 2021 It was determined last week, IL is the most taxed state in the US. They combined income, sales, property taxes etc. 1 1 Quote
Tracker22 Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 Can’t even get a license down here. I checked four places. They all said they have had problems with IDNR since last year. Oh, but you can get one online for a small fee. BS! Sounds like a scam to me. Quote
Allen Der Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Skunked again said: I respectfully disagree, on the part that we had the chance to fix it....IMHO - that wasn't a good remedy. They're not even waiting for it to be over. Saw on the news tonight, tax increases are coming, on a federal level. I have no doubt our state will follow suit . OK what is your remedy then? Hope for a federal bailout or they allow a State to declare bankruptcy? Quote
BigAngus752 Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 57 minutes ago, Allen Der said: OK what is your remedy then? Hope for a federal bailout or they allow a State to declare bankruptcy? I suggest you get back to talking about bass fishing in Illinois which is the subject of this thread. 3 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted March 16, 2021 Super User Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, BigAngus752 said: I suggest you get back to talking about bass fishing in Illinois which is the subject of this thread. I AGREE! 1 Quote
Skunked again Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 My apologies. I respooled some reels last night, used a water bottle and a drill to strip the line. Pics for reference. Worked pretty good, just be careful when you get to the end. If the drill is still going, the reel will be heading your way! I later added washers on either side of the cap. 2 Quote
BigAngus752 Posted March 17, 2021 Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Skunked again said: My apologies. I respooled some reels last night, used a water bottle and a drill to strip the line. Pics for reference. Worked pretty good, just be careful when you get to the end. If the drill is still going, the reel will be heading your way! I later added washers on either side of the cap. Well, you outsmarted me. I've been doing this for years but my bottles wobble because I use a drywall screw or similar through the top. I'm stealing your specialized anti-wobble bolt! Quote
Skunked again Posted March 17, 2021 Posted March 17, 2021 Steal away! I already stole the idea !!! 2 Quote
Deplorable Fisherman Posted March 17, 2021 Posted March 17, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 9:00 AM, gimruis said: Honestly I wish they would raise the price of non-residential licenses though. Shush now! ?? Between Wisconsin and Minnesota I think I pay enough. Remember...it's non-resident, so just think of the amount of time we spend on the water vs. a resident. I get up to MN maybe 3 times a year if I'm lucky for about 3 days of fishing each. BTW, on topic, I plan on hitting some hidden gem retention ponds in IL this weekend. I know one of them has a couple of 6 lbers in it. A lot of the ponds took a big hit about 5 years ago with the harsh winters. One pond in a sub-division my friend lives in had giants! He pulled a 7.5 lber out of it one day. That winter though...100% kill. Could have been avoided too, but they failed to maintain the aerator and all was lost. It had some of the biggest bluegills I have ever seen in it too. You could barely fit them in your hand. What a shame! ? Quote
Bassman37 Posted March 18, 2021 Posted March 18, 2021 You are so right. If you find the right retention pond it can be a killer of a day! Going to try some in my area this weekend. Quote
Allen Der Posted March 18, 2021 Posted March 18, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 2:51 PM, BigAngus752 said: I suggest you get back to talking about bass fishing in Illinois which is the subject of this thread. hey, I wasn't the guy complaining about a $1 processing fee. where's your fishing report? 1 Quote
softwateronly Posted March 19, 2021 Posted March 19, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 9:33 PM, Bassman37 said: It is not just the amount, it is the continuing gouging of the taxpayer in this state! Every time that I turn around it's something else. https://images.app.goo.gl/7VRHQsi5Wqocw3oH8 Every time I get frustrated and angry with IL and its finances I remember this graph, because it reminds me that this is a nation wide problem many decades old, and I feel worse. scott 1 Quote
Deplorable Fisherman Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 Caught this today at a retention pond in NE Illinois 2 Quote
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