[clackaram]

They need to lobby to have the CPW included in the general fund. From what I understand they get very little if any funding from the state budget. The CPW budget is comprised of the funds from the lottery, revenue from licenses and revenue from the parks.

This would be a terrible idea to get the CPW included in the general fund. Can you imagine the disaster that would likely occur if the legislators had a significant say in how the CPW managed its resources. Think a few years back on the bear hunting fiasco that came out of the popular vote. I can just see it now the urban Boulder legislators listening to their constituents attempting to ban all blood sports. Better that the CPW stay an enterprise agency as best it can. I would pay more for my licenses and tags, I already feel they are a bargain based on the number of days I get to enjoy these privileges.