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Originally posted by basswipe
I'm just a new guy puttin' in his 2 bits on the subject.This is happening everywhere.
For example here on Aquidneck Island the town of Middletown started charging $20 for after hours parking permits at the Sachuest Pt. NATIONAL Wildlife refuge.This money goes straight to the town for whatever purposes they see fit.Our federal income taxes pay for any refuge related upkeep,such as the massive habitat restoration project now in progress and last years completion of a brand new visitors center.
What right does the town have charging fees to a national refuge?None in my opinion,especially when the money isn't being used towards said refuge.
I understand $20 bucks doesn't seem much.But what happens when the town coffers are running low on money?Take a guess.
Possible fee increase?More than likely.
Its us bass fisherman who'll be paying.
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Basswipe, It wasn't enforced in 2003 because it was issued that year. It's not something that they are trying to stick it to fishermen... what they are trying to do is discourage party goers, vandals and so forth..
I'll find out more about it on Monday.. or anyone can call (401-847-5511).
It's pretty pathetic when you see "fisherpeople" ripping the place off for firewood.. like breaking benches knocking parts of the fence down.. I've seen it countless of times and countless of times i've called the Middletown Police...
Since the Park CLOSES at sunset and opens at sunrise.. this $20 fee will ALLOW fisherpeople to fish at night. It gives you access to the gate. enuff said..
Without the pass your car will be towed.
I think it's very fair.