I haven't been asked to see my license in over 10 years. Those that don't travel across state lines would not be required to pay the additional fee. Certainly this would be better for both State and Federal agencies, as well as those that fish in multiple states, than not getting a license in a particular State and taking our chances. I'm a resident of the State of Florida, and I paid for an annual fishing license in Florida.
They only sell very short-term licenses so it made sense to just shoot the wad on an annual license. I still haven't seen a Colorado hatchery. I've also bought a temporary license in Arkansas on this trip, and did most of my fishing in lakes that aren't even stocked by the state. Why should there be any fee to fish where it doesn't cost the citizenry any money?
So some game warden can have his badge and his paycheck? What's next, city and county fishing licenses? And another thing, if the Florida Fish and Wildlife storm troopers would burn less gas in their go fast boats tearing around like they're on Baywatch, we could probably save enough money to lower the cost of fishing licenses. What am I paying for???
In my not so humble opinion as a citizen of this great country, not a citizen of any state, a fishing license bought in one state should be good as gold in any other. Just like driver's licenses. Fishing licenses should also only be required where there's a demonstrable cost to the taxpayer to maintain the fishery. As a truck driver, I could be anywhere in the country when it is time for a mandatory 34 hr break, or anytime I can't deliver a load ahead of schedule.
A national fishing license would really help me to relax during this downtime. So tell me how you would get to this "Fishing Spot in a Tractor and trailer or just tractor"? Don't quite your day job! When Salt Water Fishing Licenses were first introduced the regulations provided for free except for the processing fees licenses for seniors and reciprocity for bordering states.
Has any one kept up with the changes in the regulations? Has the free senior license become optional by state? I spent a 40 plus year carrier with a food distributor and I know of at least one driver who always kept fishing gear in the truck. He planned his rest breaks at streams, rivers and lakes he spotted from the road. Of course all the trailers were refrigerated, multi compartment. Bob came back often with prize catches and a big smile. Running in New England the opportunities were abundant.
I presume he was a honest and honorable man, who maintained a legal license in all New England States? I used to fish when on the road as a trucker. Most often in Colorado because their license with per day stamps was reasonable. Find a safe place for the trailer, pin lock it and bobtail to the fishing hole.
As a Florida resident when I turned 65 this year my requirement to have a fishing license went away. They get millions of visitors each year that buy fishing license and permits. If that would be replaced with a small cut from the proceeds of a national license program I don't think it would make them enough money. Come on Carl I've always trusted my Uncle Sam Five months later I started to think he may have lied when I found myself frozen in Germany, then 9 months later when I was sunburn in a shithole further away I suspected he wasn't on the up and up after all.
But in all fairness he did let me finish in the middle of the scrub in New Mexico! Not the Natives! Do I enjoy what? Being over Even with the break down of the parts. On occasion, for trout, in CO. Used to fish a lot off shore, TX. Just read this whole post from I really think a National Fishing Lic. I've attempted to bring this subject up with Congressmen and Senators and absolutely no response. Out west they enjoy a great bounty of game and fish, an on our Public lands, funded by us and staffed, stocked and manged by our tax dollars.
Locals don't want us using our resources. They and the Big Land Owners both make huge amounts of money on out of state Hunters and Fishermen though guides, required many times and so forth. As an avid fisher-woman and traveler, I have sadly missed out on casting a line in several states due to the high cost of a non-resident licence.
I've found that many states offer too few options. For instance: one-day or three-day only which forces a non-resident into a costly annual licence to keep the cost down. Also, while many states offer discounted fees for senior or military, these discounts apply only to thier residents. Any fisherman worth his or her salt knows that fishing is hit or miss at best! Always check with the state fish and wildlife regulatory agency in your area.
Check out Takemefishing. At this time you cannot buy a fishing license for the entire United States. Instead, fishing licenses are sold by each individual state.
You will need a fishing license for whichever state you intend to fish, unless you quality for an exemption. Fishing licenses are required so that fish and wildlife agencies can track, monitor and ensure responsible and sustained recreational fishing for future generations. The fees from fishing license sales help to fund habitat enhancement, the construction of boat ramps and facilities, research and many more activites that contribute to recreational fishing opportunties and success.
When you buy a fishing license, and follow the rules and regulations in your area, you are being a responsible and ethical angler. Thank you! Most states require a fishing license at the age of Always check with the state fish and wildlife agency in your area to be sure. Possible exemptions include:. Please help us simplify the hassles of obtaining a license in every state! If this happened, we estimate that many of America's millions of senior campers would buy this license, and every state would experience increased revenue to support their fish and wildlife agencies.
As you know, state budgets are very tight now so they are a willing partner. For everyone who is not currently a senior citizen, check your head for gray, you soon will be. As an avid senior citizen fisherman, I have been fortunate to fish in 36 different states, so far. I also am a vendor at numerous RV rallies etc and I have talked with hundreds of RVers that would love to fish as they travel. The hassle and cost has discouraged them.
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