Hunters in Washingtons Wahkiakum and Pacific counties face rising costs and limited access to their traditional hunting grounds, as global investment firms like Rayonier and Weyerhaeuser acquire timberlands and impose fees. County commissioners, once supportive of the timber industry, now consider hiking taxes on these landowners to secure better access deals. The firms, enjoying tax breaks and providing free hunting land, argue that lease money covers forest maintenance and wildlife habitat. However, locals struggle with soaring hunting costs and safety concerns, as crowded spots increase accident risks and hunter numbers decline. Both sides aim to avoid harsh taxes and negotiate for fair access deals, including road damage repairs from logging trucks.
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