Marine Patrol is funded by boat registrations for the most part. F+G is funded by your license fees, OHRV registrations, etc. While I feel your frustration, one of their key missions is rescue:
"The department typically makes between 175 to 180 rescues a year, most involving hikers. Fish & Game says it's already close to reaching that figure, with the two busiest rescue months yet to come.
Speaking to NHPR’s Morning Edition, Colonel Kevin Jordan says this comes at a time when the department is down six positions, with another two set to retire."
We have to pay to play! We can start a second topic on getting hikers to pay somehow...
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