Supporting Our Soldiers: One Heck of An Idea
After our exciting day yesterday here at SimpyOutdoors, why not keep the ball rolling and talk about another great initiative that I just stumbled across.
Holly, in a post on her blog, is promoting an idea that is the brainchild of Maj. Darwin Harper. And the idea is a simple one: Current members of the armed services should be able to pay resident fees to hunt in any state in the Union.
That sounds like a no-brainer to me. Now I know that many states allow servicemen and women, who are stationed in their state, to purchase a resident license, but I still think that Maj. Harper’s idea is even better. All of us at SimplyOutdoors are definitely pro-military – we very much appreciate the sacrifices they make – and I think this initiative is just one more thing that we can do to say thank you to all the people who allow us to safely live in the greatest country of all, and, most importantly, allow us to have our freedom.
I realize that many states are facing financial woes, Michigan included, but I believe that allowing our men and women of uniform to purchase a hunting or fishing license at the resident fee is an excellent idea. Sure, they’re losing a little revenue from the license, but the reduced fee would definitely encourage members of our military to hunt out-of-state…….and wouldn’t they, while they’re there, be shopping at the local outdoor store, and probably paying to eat at a local establishment?
We are definitely going to do our part to help encourage this initiative. And if you would like to help, Holly has some excellent ways to do so outlined in her post.
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This is a good initiative – I’m checking in to see what our state’s policy is on that front. Kudo’s to Holly for bringing it to all of our attention!
I’d be in favor of letting them get a license for free.
That is a great idea. My thought on it though is every veteran who wishes to hunt should be given a “Lifetime license” as the eldery get to have.
That is the very least this country should do.
If I wasn’t so old and physically messed up I would have reenlisted when this war started.
Red White & Blue to the core
Are political leaders don’t do near enough to support our military personnel and especially those that have served in “harms” way. Your right Art it’s a “no brainer!” If I was running the show veterans and their families would never have to worry about a mortgage, food on the table, or where the next paycheck is coming from. Those that serve on the front lines should be treated like the ambassadors and hero’s that they really are. I could say more about our spoiled athletes and Hollywood actors, and over paid public servants, but I won’t!