Hunting out of state

[Ed Cigallio]

For lack of a better place to put this, lets try here.
The Delima: Owning property in a state that you are not a resident of. How can a person get out of paying for nonresident liscense fees?
It is complete BS to own land in another state, make improvements, bring money into that state, pay the tax on the land and be forced to pay for nonresident tags. There has to be a way around this. I appeal to the collective wisdom of the universe for an answer. Anyone care to share???
Ed

 

[BrownBear]

I don't know of any way around it, and we have property in four states. No wait- five states. I'm willing to pay the extra fees just to support the wildlife agencies in the face of their budget cuts coming down from legislatures. Lots of strategems have been attempted here in Alaska to get around the one year residency requirement and the requirements for guides or relatives to accompany nonresidents for many species. We read about them all the time in the newspaper, and the fines involved are a whole bunch more expensive than the nonresident tags and licenses, not to mention the confiscation of firearms and other hunting gear (including boats and airplanes) for hunting violations.

My bigger concerns are shooting supplies when air transport is involved and access to special muzzleloader or primitive weapons seasons. On the former it's not an issue in most states until you try flying up here to Alaska. And for access to the special seasons if special license or training requirements apply, most states recognize training or qualification courses from other states.

 

[Little Wattsy]

For lack of a better place to put this, lets try here.
The Delima: Owning property in a state that you are not a resident of. How can a person get out of paying for nonresident liscense fees?
It is complete BS to own land in another state, make improvements, bring money into that state, pay the tax on the land and be forced to pay for nonresident tags. There has to be a way around this. I appeal to the collective wisdom of the universe for an answer. Anyone care to share???
Ed

Yes and dont ask how I know this...
1. Try and get "landowner preferance tags"
OR if you cant do that in THAT state...
2. "Lose" you drivers lisence and get a "replacement" to exchange for a DL in the state you own property in; Get a po box in that same state and send your self some mail and NOW you ARE a resident. SEE?

 

[Allan Gray]

For lack of a better place to put this, lets try here.
The Delima: Owning property in a state that you are not a resident of. How can a person get out of paying for nonresident liscense fees?
It is complete BS to own land in another state, make improvements, bring money into that state, pay the tax on the land and be forced to pay for nonresident tags. There has to be a way around this. I appeal to the collective wisdom of the universe for an answer. Anyone care to share???
Ed

Yes and dont ask how I know this...
1. Try and get "landowner preferance tags"
OR if you cant do that in THAT state...
2. "Lose" you drivers lisence and get a "replacement" to exchange for a DL in the state you own property in; Get a po box in that same state and send your self some mail and NOW you ARE a resident. SEE?

Good tip from Wattsy.

If you own the land, pay the property tax, etc, you're giving your fair share to the state. I see no reason why you should have to pay more. Find out how to "qualify" as a resident, even if your not there full time.

 

[Ed Cigallio]

Thanks Guys, I will give that some thought>
For clarity, I have no problem paying for a liscense, I support it! But to be dinged for "non-resident" and then pay taxes, make improvements and generally add to the county and state welfare, is complete bs. In fact the reason they get away with this is because we all have become so complacent. Just pay the fees and dont fight it-Sorry, I am not cut from that fabric. Think about this, The Founding Fathers were motivated to take action against their government based on a paltry tax on paper! Not even a measureable amount compared to what we complacently pay today.
Sorry, this really has me ****** and I am on a mission. If I find a way, you bet I'll post it.

 

[Pork Chop]

I don't get it. You AREN'T a resident. A property owner yes, but resident? No. Now, something to consider. What will happen if the other state finds out that you claim residency for the license, but fail to pay state income taxes...

 

[Vaino]

Don't get an ulcer over paying for a NR license....let a sharp, crusading lawyer take this issue all the way to the Supreme Court. Many western states "rook" the non-resident hunter because of lack of funds due to low populations and low value tax bases. Colorado is an exception to the above......Fred

 

[Ed Cigallio]

I hear you Boys, but its a bitter pill to swallow. My wife knows an attorney that worked for the state. I will be talking to him about it.