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Post by jondarp on Apr 20, 2005 9:58:18 GMT -5
I'm sure that everyone is already aware of this, but in case some of you haven't heard, the cost of the federal falconry permit will increase from $25 to $100 as of May 11, 2005. Rehabilitation and propogation permit fees will also be affected. I'm not certain of the costs assiciated with those permits, but here's a link to the final rule that was published in the Federal Register: migratorybirds.fws.gov |
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Post by frootdog on Apr 20, 2005 17:29:17 GMT -5
It sucks for the people in states requiring yearly renewal. Hopefully the new fed regs will go through and the fed fee will be a moot point anyway, but until then I'm glad I'm NOT in one of those states.
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Post by ccrobbins on Apr 20, 2005 18:15:38 GMT -5
I thought we were?? We don't have to renew every year?
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Post by Weasel on Apr 20, 2005 18:54:53 GMT -5
You will as an apprentice just for the first year. I think this is only for the state though. Frootdog, did you have to do the feds or not?
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Post by SkyRider on Apr 20, 2005 19:28:43 GMT -5
I honestly have to wonder why the huge increase? I mean, it's hard enough to get into falconry. Some of us teens can't take an extra $75, we need it for food, gas and other stuff! We don't exactly get alot of money.
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Post by Weasel on Apr 20, 2005 19:59:27 GMT -5
You still live at home don't you?  |
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Post by frootdog on Apr 20, 2005 20:01:22 GMT -5
I'll check when I get hame, but I think I did. The thing that really sucks is that NOW my permit is good for 3 years, but I will be upgrading to general ASAP in light of potential changes that say you have to be General for 5 years B4 getting an apprentice. I got NAFA's official positions on the new regs, but they only adressed about 7 of the potential changes and did not give a stance on that one. Don't get me wrong I'm not just dying to have an app. , but I believe that if the rules change then I should be available as soon as possible because the number of potential sponsors will be greatly decreased at first.
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Post by SkyRider on Apr 21, 2005 8:27:05 GMT -5
You still live at home don't you? Kinda hard to move out at 15, it's not exactly legal  |
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Post by Weasel on Apr 24, 2005 16:02:40 GMT -5
See all the stuff dripping off of my comment?.....That was sarcasm... ;D  ;D |
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Post by frootdog on Apr 24, 2005 19:49:05 GMT -5
Hey Weasel. I checked my old permits and the fed one always expires at the same time the state one does so yes I did have to pay the fed fee too.
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Post by Weasel on Apr 25, 2005 8:50:07 GMT -5
Just got the renwel form for Mel's fed permit....It will cost her $100 this year and again next year when she upgrades......What a load of crap!
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Post by frootdog on Apr 25, 2005 17:17:14 GMT -5
That's just for the fed fee. For me and you this year it will be a whopping total of $220 state+fed fees. New hunting license forty something, THA dues about $40, NAFA dues about $40, Nafa field meet fees $45, Dirthawking - Priceless
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Post by Weasel on Apr 25, 2005 19:05:50 GMT -5
HAHAHAHA!!!!!! Absolutely!
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Post by wes on Apr 25, 2005 22:52:21 GMT -5
Are the fed fees going to stop after they return to a more state run program in a few years?
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Post by Tiercel78 on Apr 25, 2005 23:39:37 GMT -5
Well I really feel sorry for all the people with high state permit fees. Florida at this point dosent charge a fee for state permits. My apprentice permit expires in 2006. Think the Feds are going to collect for this year? Or just charge the 100.00 when I renew/upgrade.
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