Tried to get a buddy out to chase some ducks here in Washington. Figured it’d be a good introductory hunt. Only to find out Washington is the absolute worst state to recruit a new hunter. Somethings are made tougher because of COVID, some just stupid from the start.
Let’s see:
-mandatory hunters safety AND field day for anyone born after what, 1972? Cool no biggy, ope, field days cancelled because of COVID. No information given on waiving that.
-field day can be waived for military, IF you apply for the program through snail mail...program also slow because of COVID
-mentor program, sure why not, ope, gotta hold a resident license for 3 years first, meet some other nonsensical requirements, etc. and you guessed it, snail mail some BS to the state with your $20 mentor fee.
I get that things need to be planned in advance but it seems a bit excessive. I can’t hold everyone’s hand trying to get them through these programs and I completely understand a newby being overwhelmed by the requirements. This is just to get a license, not even at the point of where am I going yet.
Anyways, gotta go get my panties out of this bunch quick, but what are some hurdles anyone else has encountered introducing people to the sport? What’s a “smooth” state compared to this rodeo?
Let’s see:
-mandatory hunters safety AND field day for anyone born after what, 1972? Cool no biggy, ope, field days cancelled because of COVID. No information given on waiving that.
-field day can be waived for military, IF you apply for the program through snail mail...program also slow because of COVID
-mentor program, sure why not, ope, gotta hold a resident license for 3 years first, meet some other nonsensical requirements, etc. and you guessed it, snail mail some BS to the state with your $20 mentor fee.
I get that things need to be planned in advance but it seems a bit excessive. I can’t hold everyone’s hand trying to get them through these programs and I completely understand a newby being overwhelmed by the requirements. This is just to get a license, not even at the point of where am I going yet.
Anyways, gotta go get my panties out of this bunch quick, but what are some hurdles anyone else has encountered introducing people to the sport? What’s a “smooth” state compared to this rodeo?