Thread: Free fishing pass for Vetrans at least those from Al. Forever.

I think it will all change....

This is nothing new. There was always a discount fishing fee for Vets, except now they took it away except the discount rate for daily fishing pass. That's $6 for vets and $9 for everyone else.
Also, don't thank Alabama for free entrance to Ft. Morgan. Thant is a Federal park, not Alabama.
So in essence what Alabama has done is take away the reduced rate for Vets. Makes them look good but a slap in the face for Vets!

Umm, Fort Morgan is owned & run by the Alabama Historical Commission...
http://ahc.alabama.gov/map.aspx

But yeah. If it were up to me vets would fish free!

I still contend that if they were smart, they'd offer a reduced-rate LIFETIME pass for vets and Seniors. It would give them funds to complete some much needed projects NOW and it would both honor vets and provide assistance to the elderly. I see it as a Win-Win-Win! Also, of course, they should offer $6 per day rate, again, for vets and seniors (for the previously described reasons) if that is what they'd rather do.

As a veteran of the 60's and early 70's myself, I heartily agree with you. I would be more than happy to buy a lifetime pass at a reduced rate. I want to financially support the pier and parks any way I can. Thanks for putting the idea out there.

Tight lines everyone.

Originally Posted by Tarheel

As a veteran of the 60's and early 70's myself, I heartily agree with you. I would be more than happy to buy a lifetime pass at a reduced rate. I want to financially support the pier and parks any way I can. Thanks for putting the idea out there.

Tight lines everyone.

Folks, one last thought to pass on. As some of you may know, the Veterans Administration is working to provide veterans ID cards for all of us. They ask that you go to www.vets.gov and register then apply for a card. I've done that as apparently thousands of others have done. When I finally got a live person on the phone early last month when the web site kept crashing, I was told it may be April before my card would be issued. Until then, I will continue to request veteran's status when I get to the pier. Lack of proof as to my status has so far not been an issue. My honorable discharge papers are long since lost. If needed to though, I can always show a picture of me in uniform. But only if those viewing promises not to laugh. Fshntime & Haywire, this means you two especially. 😁

You can have veteran put on your drivers license, just take your dd-214 next time you renew. I have it on mine and it is always accepted.

Your absolutely correct #'r. National Park Servive turned it over to Alabama Historical Society.

Good to know. Thanks BobH. However, as I said in an earlier message, my dd-214 has long since been lost. But, I will alert some of my fellow VFW guys about this if they don't already know.