I had learned that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife had removed their licensing computers from the dealer locations, and I wondered what this meant for those who still needed to get a fishing or hunting license. When I visited a store in Wenatchee I was greeted with complaints about the hassle. Okay, but people could still get a fishing or hunting license here. I live in Leavenworth, so I stopped by the local sporting goods store here. They showed me the laptop that they used to issue licenses, and said the process was much the same as when they had the department computer. Everything was printed on eight by ten sheets of regular printer paper. The could even do catch record cards. They couldn’t issue Discover Passes but said the local Safeway store had them. So, if you are frustrated with the online process, you can go to a local sporting goods store and they can help. I usually buy the Natural Investment pass that covered parking and launch fees at State Parks. The fee want from eighty dollars to one hundred and twenty dollars, so I think I will pay as I go this year.