Cuomo's "effort to boost the economy?" I smell a rat.

 

http://www.wivb.com/...ns-license-fees

Cuomo: Slash sporting license fees

 

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes cutting the price of hunting and fishing licenses in New York in an effort to boost the economy.

 

Cuomo, a recreational angler and sometime hunter, says Wednesday that he would reduce the fishing license for New Yorkers from $29 to $25 and let the license stay in effect for a full year, instead of expiring at the end of the season.

 

Proposed budget amendments for the 2013-2014 fiscal year would cut New Yorkers' annual hunting license fee from $29 to $22.

 

For out-of-state sportsmen, the fishing license would drop from $70 to $50 and the hunting license from $140 to $100.

 

The administration notes there are almost 1.9 million licensed fishermen and about 823,000 hunters. One survey shows sporting activity generates $8.1 billion in economic activity.

Cuomo's "effort to boost the economy?" I smell a rat.

 

http://www.wivb.com/...ns-license-fees

Cuomo: Slash sporting license fees

 

The administration notes there are almost 1.9 million licensed fishermen and about 823,000 hunters. One survey shows sporting activity generates $8.1 billion in economic activity.

 

Now that semi automatic firearms are essentially illegal in NY, that'll change.

 

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Wow, if we get screwed like ny we have this "bone" to look forward to make everything all better?

He raped them of their rights and gave them four bucks in return. Such a swell guy.

I expect that number our Hunters to be be cut in half. Most out of state licenses will not be renewed.

 

The administration notes there are almost 1.9 million licensed fishermen and about 823,000 hunters. One survey shows sporting activity generates $8.1 billion in economic activity.

 

In the Believe-It-Or-Not department, the US Census Bureau estimates this data. http://www.census.go...bs/fishing.html

 

I'm a little skeptical about the $8.1 billion figure for New York. (The 2011 national total is claimed to be $145 billion on fishing, hunting and wildlife watching. So the state with 6.2% of the US population -- mostly clustered in a few urban areas, horrible gun laws and a bad climate gets 5.6% of the business?) Unless the total includes people "preparing" for hunting by shooting paper with their Evil ARs. And even then.

 

But what out of state sportsman in his right mind is going to New York to hunt now with the risk that some obscure aspect of Cuomo's new laws will make him a felon and ineligible to own firearms and hunt, forever?

 

I wish Mr. Coumo good luck trying to raise $648,000,000 (8%) in sales taxes from New York bird watchers! I hope Cuomo has shot himself in the economic foot with "SAFE", not just the political one.

 

 

In the Believe-It-Or-Not department, the US Census Bureau estimates this data. http://www.census.go...bs/fishing.html

 

I'm a little skeptical about the $8.1 billion figure for New York. (The 2011 national total is claimed to be $145 billion on fishing, hunting and wildlife watching. So the state with 6.2% of the US population -- mostly clustered in a few urban areas, horrible gun laws and a bad climate gets 5.6% of the business?) Unless the total includes people "preparing" for hunting by shooting paper with their Evil ARs. And even then.

 

But what out of state sportsman in his right mind is going to New York to hunt now with the risk that some obscure aspect of Cuomo's new laws will make him a felon and ineligible to own firearms and hunt, forever?

 

I wish Mr. Coumo good luck trying to raise $648,000,000 (8%) in sales taxes from New York bird watchers! I hope Cuomo has shot himself in the economic foot with "SAFE", not just the political one.

 

I know a number of nj people that hunt in ny though. Since you can't hunt with a rifle in nj. So it could be accurate

Any bone that Cuomo tries to throw you will have to bend over to catch. Scumbag oxygen thief.

Cuomo is catering to the fudds I see?

Wow thanks gov. ! Your the best.

What a Douche!

Wow thanks gov. ! Your the best.

 

The government is the only thing in the world which can deprive you of thousands of dollars of legally acquired goods, and then act like you should be grateful for $4 in return.

Reminds me when I was a kid delivering newspapers.

Customer: You are the best paperboy we have had.

Me: Why thank you!

Customer: Here is a little something for you. A shiny nickel!

Me: Grumble as I walked away saying thanks for the gum ball. Cheap ****!

Wet papers for her from now on!

 

Most customers gave me at least a buck back then.

 

Never making it to college on a fooking nickel!

But 4 bux? Wow! Cheap prick! (Sarcasm done)...

 

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he can take that $4 and shove it up his ass!

"NOBODY NEEDS A CHEAP HUNTING LICENCE TO KILL A DEER"

"NOBODY NEEDS A CHEAP HUNTING LICENCE TO KILL A DEER"

 

haha this

In the Believe-It-Or-Not department, the US Census Bureau estimates this data. http://www.census.go...bs/fishing.html

 

I'm a little skeptical about the $8.1 billion figure for New York. (The 2011 national total is claimed to be $145 billion on fishing, hunting and wildlife watching. So the state with 6.2% of the US population -- mostly clustered in a few urban areas, horrible gun laws and a bad climate gets 5.6% of the business?) Unless the total includes people "preparing" for hunting by shooting paper with their Evil ARs. And even then.

 

But what out of state sportsman in his right mind is going to New York to hunt now with the risk that some obscure aspect of Cuomo's new laws will make him a felon and ineligible to own firearms and hunt, forever?

 

I wish Mr. Coumo good luck trying to raise $648,000,000 (8%) in sales taxes from New York bird watchers! I hope Cuomo has shot himself in the economic foot with "SAFE", not just the political one.

That $8.1 billion dollar number that's pumped into the State's economy may be a questionable number, I don't know what values they use to arrive at this, I do know somewhat how they arrive at that number when equating economic benefits here in New Jersey. I'm sure the formula is similar.

 

As for gross license sales in the state, the numbers from 2011 equate to $49, 023,776, with more than 1,724,340 sold. New York has seen a significant drop in license sales since the economic downturn in 2008. Gross license sales then tallied $64,104,817, with 2,071,957 sold, so a significant dip has occurred. (The more densely populated counties like New York & Queens account for the lowest numbers in license sales year to year. Where the State falls down in tracking is "internet sales," currently over $2.4 million in sales. They provide no state or county breakdown for these.)

 

What I took away from this article is that Cuomo just showed evidence that he "blinked." After he railed; "No one needs 10 bullets to kill a deer" in his infamous speech, his bill has been met with controversy from hunters and shooters right up to the State's county clerks who will bear the brunt of administering the new changes. (Does he even know that N.Y. hunting law for semi-automatic rifles used for deer hunting dictates and limits the number of rounds to six, not ten?) If you recall the "fair notice" town hall meetings that have been held in rural counties, they've been met with angry resistance, while the calming phrase has been, "Don't worry, it won't affect you hunters or your hunting rifles." I'm sure the toll-free hotline number that's been manned by the NYSP has been ringing off the hook with questions from folks venting their anger and astonishment. It's not just about hunting. There are an awful lot of people in the state who own and shoot an AK-variant, an M1, and M1A, M1 carbine, an AR. Many even hunt with them. Remember, that when the 1994 AWB went into effect in New York, for those who possessed firearms that made the list, the state allowed them to grandfather them and keep them without registration. So, Uzi semi-automatic carbines, Franchi SPAS shotguns, high-capacity magazines, etc., are possessed by people. There are not as many fudd's in the state as people assume. Many proudly call themselves "bark eaters." There are four high-power ranges in the state that host out-of-state competitors for NRA matches each year, and many local clubs in my area host 3-gun matches throughout the spring and summer months. Where do they go now? There is more at stake than just hunting.

 

This isn't an effort to boost the economy, it's to appease some of the angry masses. New York ranks 9th in gun ownership in the United States, and 4th in hunter numbers. (Only Texas, Pennsylvania & Michigan are ahead of New York in hunter numbers based on licenses sold.) This represents a formidable group of people in New York. I agree with you, I'm hoping Cuomo bit off more than he can chew.

 

The State rally in Albany on the 28th should be interesting. The NRA's president, David Keene is supposed to speak on behalf of gun owners.

California recalled a governor, why can't/won't NY?

he can take that $4 and shove it up his ass!

I would think 8 rolls of pennies would be a bit constipating!

But very well deserved for Cuomo