Gas tax would be better
I'm all for taxes and fees directed at improving/protecting natural resources. But there's an expense associated with every program and transaction. It's just not worth the state's time to collect $10/kayak if it has to spend $5-10(?) per kayak to administer the program.
Much better would be to increase the gas tax that already exists by a penny or two. Or--heaven forbid--reduce/eliminate the tax rebate granted to boats. This would generate real money to use for the items you mention.
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