Increase in cost will not help anything other then generate more $ for Alberta. It will not change number of applicants to any level that will make a difference.
The only way this would benefit hunters is if the $ went straight to wildlife projects which it does not.
The mention of how some states charge for premium tags is not the same as there programs put this $ into wildlife management not general revenue like Alberta.
All an increase in Alberta will do is cost hunters more $ with no benefit.
If you want to throw $ away to general revenue just donate it to the Alberta govt they will gladly except it.
Big changes on where hunter generated funds go is needed before it is worth it for Alberta hunters to pay more.
Look into the big picture before you ask hunters to throw $ away. Find out where your $ goes
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