What other exceptions would you like to make to fees that facilitate public access to the outdoors?
Break out the paddles or quit being so cheap. Preferably both.
I have a small 10' 'bass tender" type boat I use a trolling motor on to fish a few local lakes. I haven't used it in probably 4 years. Register it every year. I consider it a contribution to WRD.
Good for you Lots of people in this country don't mind paying taxes for things they think are important