And Another Fee Added

[JimP]

Isn't life grand.

Wyoming is now charging 2.5% for all credit card charges on your applications.

Can we say "thank you Wyoming Legislature?"


https://wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Game-and-Fish-credit-card-processing-fee-begins-fo

 

[Jlrineer1]

Just another way to raise the licenses without taking the responsibility. These western states are getting greedy when it comes to nonresidents. They might as well make them all governors tags so only the rich can hunt.

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[JimP]

The sad thing is that I don't believe that Wyoming offers a paper application process where you could send them a check or money order. So you are stuck with paying the processing fees.

I wonder if they are also going to charge you the 2.5% on the refund if you don't draw out?

 

[Prerylyon]

I thought there was a thread about this last yr-like it was coming? Or maybe it was some poll about this [emoji237][emoji90] that they sent to selected hunters?

If I use a VISA debit card will I get charged?

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[Jlrineer1]

The sad thing is that I don't believe that Wyoming offers a paper application process where you could send them a check or money order. So you are stuck with paying the processing fees.

I wonder if they are also going to charge you the 2.5% on the refund if you don't draw out?

I've seen this question asked a few places and the general consensus is no, but it wouldn't surprise me. Maybe ill just get better at hunting Idaho. They seem to appreciate nonresidents and aren't price gouging on fees, at least for now.

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[ScottR]

Before we get too excited...this is what covers the credit card processing fees. This was the solution to keep fronting the entire fee and preventing the giant jump in applications we saw in Colorado.

 

[Jlrineer1]

Before we get too excited...this is what covers the credit card processing fees. This was the solution to keep fronting the entire fee and preventing the giant jump in applications we saw in Colorado.

Why not leave a credit card on file and if you are drawn they charge your card? If your card is declined you keep your points and they move to the next person. That seems to be the most logical way to do it. Unless they want to collect some interest off a big pile of cash for a few weeks.

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[NDHunter]

Good news guys! WY draw odds just went up! Same for NM!!!

 

[Alabama]

Good news guys! WY draw odds just went up! Same for NM!!!

Doubtful a $70 non-refundable license in NM will deter anybody. The 2.5% credit card fee in WY might make some not apply until they are relatively certain they will draw. Random odds might slightly improve, but I doubt it. I hope you're right and odds improve. It's getting expensive to apply, I don't mind fronting the money but the non-refundable fees are adding up quick. CO, WY, and NM are all going up this year.

 

[Big Chief J]

It's only $32.08 for Special Elk. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[Alabama]

So $52 PP fee, $15 app fee, and $32.08 credit card fee. $99.08 non-refundable for just elk! Dang!

 

[JimP]

Before we get too excited...this is what covers the credit card processing fees. This was the solution to keep fronting the entire fee and preventing the giant jump in applications we saw in Colorado.

Colorado solved that problem this year by requiring a applicant to purchase a license that is good for the currant year. That plus the application fee.

 

[LCH]

I don't like to see the nearly annual price increases either, but to me this is certainly preferable to Colorado's move of not fronting the application money. I'd rather pay up front, with a cc fee, than see applications climb any more past what they're already doing.

I think Colorado proved that when you don't have to front the money, you will see a significantly higher # of people throw in.

 

[Prerylyon]

Its real [emoji383].

Even on a NR type 6 tag its $7.50

That's a day of lunch [emoji765] for most ppl (I bring leftover most days, but still).

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[Bonecollector]

Before we get too excited...this is what covers the credit card processing fees. This was the solution to keep fronting the entire fee and preventing the giant jump in applications we saw in Colorado.

Most businesses with this volume of transactions are not paying this percentage on transaction fees...

 

[Yell Co AR Hunter]

Well life sucks you either live or die. I choose to live and pay what it cost to do the things I enjoy, but I also choose to gripe all the way to the end.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I think most guys that hunt out of state know the costs are much higher. Ya it sucks to pay more but it really isn’t that much more when considering the total cost for an out of state hunt.

 

[Prerylyon]

I think most guys that hunt out of state know the costs are much higher. Ya it sucks to pay more but it really isn?t that much more when considering the total cost for an out of state hunt.

'IKiC,

I don't disagree, but the trend is in the wrong direction! lol [emoji23]

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[mallardsx2]

I think they are a complete electronic system there. Just curious is there any way to send them a check or cash to avoid the fee?

 

[WapitiBob]

Wyoming pays 2.3% on the sale and $0.10 on the refund. The dept paid 1.8 million in cc fees last year. The fee is now covered by the 2.5% and as such 1.8 million will go back to the dept. The fee covers all purchases including merchandise when made at regional offices or kiosks and using a card.
As Scott said, they chose to add the fee rather than tank the odds of their customers.

Damned if they do, damned if they don't.