Tweeters:

I've been reading a few negative reactions to the access-stewardship
stickers required to park at various State maintained hunting, fishing and
birding sites, especially in Sno.Co.
Some folks seemed very upset to get tickets for not having one, and others
seem to think because it is "public" land that free access is our right.
"Public" doesn't mean free. We as the "public" share a responsiblity to help
maintain these great spots.
The extremely modest fee the state charges for these stickers (a mere $10.00
a year!) is less than most birders spend on coffee and pastries in the first
hour of a birding trip.
Two weeks ago my family and I were birding up at the Wyle Road Access and
witnessed a birder giving the warden a extremely hard time about the
"unfair" cost of access. All the while a pair of $1200.00 Swarovski's hung
around his neck!
I bring all this up now because at the end of March the current stickers
expire and you should purchase new ones. The cost is a mere $10.00 ( or if
you buy a fishing license they're free).
you can buy them at most hardware and sport shops or anywhere you buy
fishing and hunting licenses.
So Birders, let's stop complaining about these stickers, especially the
cost, and be thankful we have places left to use them at.

kate

kate hammill
seattle, wa.
mail to:katehammill75 at hotmail
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