I was sent this letter and thought you might want to read this.
The push is on, full tilt this spring to get the long awaited license
increase. To that end, many organizations and groups are going to be seeking
signatures on petitions over the next month. You will see them at the
Eastern Outdoors and Sports Show, other Outdoor Shows, in local business's,
and your sportsmen's club.
Individuals are an important part of this petition drive. You as an
individual can make a huge impact on the success of this petition drive.
Individuals have their own social networks of people that they can seek
signatures from. These networks are usually totally different from the
larger club or sportsmens organization efforts. Individuals can and do make
a huge difference in petition drives.
To help or get involved. Go to:
http://www.pfsc.org/Petition.pdfYou will find a printable petition with all the info there. Please print
several and help out. Take them to work, to the gym, get them in the local
sporting goods store, basically wherever you go or they will get signed. The
petitions print directly from that site. Petitions print as two pages -
front and back. No need to print them in color, black and white is fine.
The license increase is a yes or no proposition. Someone is either for it or
against it. The time for argument is over - time to sign-up and support it,
or don't.
The text of the petition reads:
Petition to Increase Cost of a General Hunting License
Petition summary and background:
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has received 2 license increases in the
last 23 years. Without adequate funding, they are unable to manage our
wildlife resources. In 1985, the fee was increased to $12.50 and in 1999, it
was increased to $20.00. With all the increased costs and mandates, the
agency can no longer continue to function effectively without an increase in
funding.
Action petitioned for:
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our Legislators to act
now to increase the fee for a general hunting license. We request a minimum
increase to $35.00 for a general license. We support maintaining a strong
and independent Game Commission. While we may not agree with all PGC
decisions on wildlife management, we believe a license increase is needed to
assure our wildlife is scientifically managed in the future.
It is very important that the name be legible. Also that the town and zip
code be legible as well.
Return address for your completed petitions:
PFSC State Office
2426 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
The address to return completed petitions is also printed on the petition.
One signature on one petition or a box full of complete petitions - all are
needed.
Banquets and meetings are great for getting the petitions signed. Real
progress will be made by having individuals circulate the petition.
