I wasn't going to reply but I feel I have to. I bought all of my new licenses yesterday and I didn't like the price increase either.
The problem is that fisherman that I know have always been some of the most ethical and law abiding people around. You teach your children how to hunt and fish but more importantly to be ethical and respect the law not just the laws they want to respect.
So I say to the guy that wont buy a license. Stay home and dont disrespect the rest of us who are abiding by the rules. This same guy probably would keep short fish and overbag if he didn't like the size increases.