Mach1 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Check out this guy's idea to help our deer herd in Illinois. Please tell me I'm nto the only one who thinks this a completely ridiculous idea. This is a exerpt from the blog: FROM Tim Totten of Chillicothe: So what do we do about the problem? I’d recommend Illinois DNR implement a harvest tax on trophy bucks. Any buck delivered to a state taxidermist measuring over 150 inches is assessed $5.00 per inch tax for those hunting without the aid of an outfitter. This tax would be collected by the taxidermist upon delivery. Additionally, outfitters would be required to be trained on how to measure antlers as part of their license. Outfitters would collect the $5.00 per inch tax from their customers and be required to keep records of such, available for audit by the DNR. Failure to keep accurate records would result in the suspension of their license for 5 years. A portion of the harvest tax funds would go for the enforcement of this policy. The remainder would be used in conjunction with and under the guidelines of the Pittman-Robertson federal funds. Full entry: http://www.prairiestateoutdoors.com/index.php?/scattershooting/article/open_blog_thursday23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!!! That is a good one, he must be a politian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 WOW!!! Like we dont pay enough taxes as it is. This is by far one of the dumbest things I have ever heard!!! I guess it is all about the money anymore. They are just trying make people stop hunting!!!!Next thing you know we will have to pay taxes on the air we breath.....wait maybe that is already happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 So I shoot a 150, take it to Indiana, have a taxidermist there mount it for me, drive it back to Illinois, hopefully passing this dude's house in the process, fly the bird, take it to my home and nobody's the wiser. Politicians will find a way to pay for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 That is really ridiculous to say the least.....wonder how long it took to figure out that stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I posted a comment at PSO. I think it's a great idea with a couple flaws! I think it should be changed to 5 dollars a hair (why give the does in the heard a reason to scream discrimination). I also think the money should be collected by me, forms submitted by me, and the hairs counted by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 My GOD have all of the people here in Illinois absolutely lost their minds???????? I am headed to the blog to do a little bashing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 How dumb is this guy? Sounds like he wants everyone to use an outfitter. He must be an outfitter. Should be just the opposite if he wants more big deer. Tax on bucks under 120 inches (just kiddin). Hope he stays in Illinois. the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I think it should be expanded to any Illinois hunter going out of state also. Any time an Illinois hunter shows up as a nonresident to hunt deer he pays $5 for every deer he looks at in that state. LOL Seriously, that is the dumbest proposal I have ever read. What's next, a scouting tax. I think Mr. Totten needs to be kept out of public office. There are guys like that in every state, They need to be flushed out and defeated. Maybe a trophy tax on stupid ideas ? If your caught presenting a stupid idea like this, then you must pay the taxidermy bill for five deer mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 evidently this dude doesnt shoot big deer.....what a crock!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I don't believe raising any tax is sensible for any purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy1 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 WOW!!! This guy is a complete idiot,why should i pay extra for any deer .I work hard on my property and practice qdm,so do my neighbors.for what so i can pay more,what a dumb a--.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 How dumb is this guy? Sounds like he wants everyone to use an outfitter. He must be an outfitter. Should be just the opposite if he wants more big deer. Tax on bucks under 120 inches (just kiddin). Hope he stays in Illinois. the dog Hey dog, I just spoke with the guy, he's actually a resident of Iowa and running for governor of Iowa next election! Polls indicate he's a shoe in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hey dog, I just spoke with the guy, he's actually a resident of Iowa and running for governor of Iowa next election! Polls indicate he's a shoe in. I'd rather throw a shoe at him than vote for him if I loved there. "The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money" (Margaret Thatcher) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 This guy needs a Miller Highlife common sense wake up call...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseasl Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I can't believe somebody actually said that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 So I shoot a 150, take it to Indiana, have a taxidermist there mount it for me, drive it back to Illinois, hopefully passing this dude's house in the process, fly the bird, take it to my home and nobody's the wiser. Politicians will find a way to pay for anything. I would make the drive from Wisconsin just to to join you when you pass that guy's house. What an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 So I shoot a 150, take it to Indiana, have a taxidermist there mount it for me, drive it back to Illinois, hopefully passing this dude's house in the process, fly the bird, take it to my home and nobody's the wiser. Politicians will find a way to pay for anything. LOL......Apparently this guy has more money than horns :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Either he is an outfitter or being paid by outfitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Either he is an outfitter or being paid by outfitters. Or hes on drugs. What an idiot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 So I shoot a 150, take it to Indiana, have a taxidermist there mount it for me, drive it back to Illinois, hopefully passing this dude's house in the process, fly the bird, take it to my home and nobody's the wiser. Politicians will find a way to pay for anything. Come on by my house if ya want?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Wow, talk about one heckuva dolt! There is no way this gentleman is an outdoorsman, otherwise he'd be hurting himself. Or maybe he's a filthy rich trophy hunter who has the money to pay for such a ludicrus proposal and thinks every American is just like him! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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