11-03-2024, 04:48 PM
(11-03-2024, 01:47 PM)Bduck Wrote: I agree with all that has been said here. My thought is why does Utah always say they align with Wyoming when they make any changes to their fishing regulations? As of this year I quit buying the reciprocal when I fish Wyoming side, instead I purchase just a 1-day nonresident license and only the annual AIS decal, I also fish other Wy lakes. I don't know how many trips I will get to the Gorge but its always a 1-day turn & burn at a time. Last time I purchased a Wy reciprocal was in 2023 which I only fished 1-day for that summer. Also, the last time I launched out of Lucerne was in 2023 which Wyoming was conducting AIS inspections, I do support AIS inspections but wonder if this is right.
It feels like Utah has given up at Flaming Gorge and just ceded their authority to Wyoming. They say it's for "harmony" in the regulations. I kind of wonder if they just don't care anymore.
The reciprocal stamp is a horrible deal now. And what did Utah do about it? Nothing.
I'm really frustrated with all of this especially when I see the number of Wyoming license plates at our hospitals and airports. Not that I want to deny anyone access to those things, but it seems like we are giving a lot more than we are getting from our neighbors.