Fishing License

[Russ E]

the only time I have ever been checked in Kansas was on a local county lake that requires a special permit.

it is patrolled by the sheriffs department. 

last year the same deputy checked me 11 times. I honestly think he was bored and just wanted to talk.

he only checked for a permit. never checked for a fishing license.

 

I spend a lot of time fishing and hunting public areas. I have never seen a conservation officer in Kansas, while in the field or on the water.

[A-Jay]

Why does any grown man value a few dollars ahead of his own ethics & moral compass  ?

#patheticandweakminded

A-Jay

[Angry John]

46 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Why does any grown man value a few dollars ahead of his own ethics & moral compass  ?

#patheticandweakminded

A-Jay

More disturbed about the general fund that they take for fishing and do other stuff.  Mostly California. You saw this on the newes about the Orville damage problem.  No ethics issue in a corrupt system.

[Deleted account]

14 hours ago, Glaucus said:

A lot of people fish without a fishing license, and unfortunately I personally know quite a few of them. Since a license is technically required in order to fish public waters, just as a valid ID and appropriate age is required to purchase and drink alcohol, would it be possible or even logical for retailers to begin "carding" buyers when they go to purchase fishing supplies, to see if they have a valid license? Just a thought I had. There's a guy who harvests everything he catches, no matter the species or size, from a pond we like to go to, and he's blatantly admitted to not having a license because, to him, it's "stupid" to have to pay for a God given right, so it's been on my mind a lot lately.

In my best John McEnroe voice: "YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!"

 

[Gundog]

16 minutes ago, reason said:

In my best John McEnroe voice: "YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!"

 

I hate to say it but my brother was one of those people. Only difference was the excuse. His excuse was that he only fished for trout and doesn't keep any so he shouldn't have to buy a license or the trout stamp. Then one day he got caught and saw how much the fine was. After that he decided it was cheaper to buy a license and stamp. 

[lo n slo]

7 hours ago, NYWayfarer said:

I have been asked to show my license twice in the many years I have been fishing. I always have it. 

 

As others have said there is a shortage of officers to enforce. One of the YouTube fishermen I watch was talking about how in his area there is one officer to patrol a huge area of Pennsylvania. 

same here, two times, and i’m almost 60 and live next to the largest man made reservoir in my state.

 

sadly, enforcement takes money, plain and simple, and some states either don’t have it, or won’t commit. but the license fees continue to rise. two years ago my annual state freshwater license increased by 50%, and my boat registration fee doubled. the money is going somewhere.

[geo g]

Florida seniors don't need a license to fish freshwater.  A perk for being an old fart!  I certainly appreciate it after all those years of buying one.

[jbmaine]

I have no problem buying a license or dropping a dime on someone breaking the law. I think our fish and game people do a great job. Just watch older episodes of North Woods Law.

[MassYak85]

5 hours ago, keagbassr said:

This is probably true. Unfortunately for me the epo lives across the street from my favorite pond. He's already checked me twice this year and last year twice in five days. 

I'd honestly love to have an EPO near me. Especially during ice fishing season where the local police seem to be pretty ignorant to the actual laws. 

[keagbassr]

2 minutes ago, MassYak85 said:

I'd honestly love to have an EPO near me. Especially during ice fishing season where the local police seem to be pretty ignorant to the actual laws. 

Yea I shouldn't have said 'unfortunate' this guys acually pretty cool about everything so long as your good.

23 minutes ago, jbmaine said:

watch older episodes of North Woods Law.

Great show. Was always looking for farrington and koda whom i seem to run into every other year or so when I'm up.

[LionHeart]

Show fishing license to buy tackle? Not logical for too many reasons to list.

[WRB]

California fishing license are expensive $48+ annual Jan 1 to Dec 31, 16 years or older.

Lifetime license are now availble, every expensive for various age groups.

The only times I gave been asked for a fishing license in California when trout fishing. Never been asked for a license bass fishing, by a warden, a the tournament directors or anyone else. 

Tom

[Glaucus]

1 hour ago, WRB said:

California fishing license are expensive $48+ annual Jan 1 to Dec 31, 16 years or older.

Lifetime license are now availble, every expensive for various age groups.

The only times I gave been asked for a fishing license in California when trout fishing. Never been asked for a license bass fishing, by a warden, a the tournament directors or anyone else. 

Tom

I hope you get one though.

3 hours ago, LionHeart said:

Show fishing license to buy tackle? Not logical for too many reasons to list.

I guess it's different when a poacher is ruining your fishery.

[gim]

I think its pretty obvious based on most of the posts here that just about every state is short on game and fish law enforcement.  There simply isn't enough of them and a lot of it has to do with funding so we are reliant on voluntary compliance.

 

I personally have never been asked to show my angling or any type of hunting license in Minnesota for 20 years now.  I have run into several fish surveyors and DNR interns but never a Conservation Officer.  I have been checked by the Water Patrol Sherriff for boat registration, PFDs, and a throwable cushion once on a popular suburban lake in the summer but I think they are mostly looked for drunk boaters.

[Russ E]

44 minutes ago, Glaucus said:

I hope you get one though.

I guess it's different when a poacher is ruining your fishery.

I would hope everyone that uses this sight, buys a fishing license.

if you know of someone poaching, turn them in. If you ignore it, then you have no reason to complain.

Since nearly all states are underfunded and short handed on officers, I feel it is the responsibility of ethical hunters and fishermen to turn in violators.

You don't have to give your name. nearly all states have an anonymous hotline.

They welcome your calls , no matter how small the violation.

This is for Kansas

 

[ratherbfishin1]

3 hours ago, WRB said:

California fishing license are expensive $48+ annual Jan 1 to Dec 31, 16 years or older.

Lifetime license are now availble, every expensive for various age groups.

The only times I gave been asked for a fishing license in California when trout fishing. Never been asked for a license bass fishing, by a warden, a the tournament directors or anyone else. 

Tom

I mean it seems worth 48 bucks to me to fish in california... Nebraska has only had a handful of double digit bass caught with the state record under 11 pounds and a license is over 30 bucks. Still my word is more important to me than a few dollars. 

[FishDewd]

No that wouldn't be real logical at all. You don't need a license/permit to fish water that you own for one thing. I also don't think you need one for a public park, at least here anyway. Never had any ranger or patrolling officer at a pond ask me for a license (though I do have one, fresh and salt endorsed). I've had them come up and ask how my day was going, but that's about it lol.

[LionHeart]

2 hours ago, Glaucus said:

I hope you get one though.

I guess it's different when a poacher is ruining your fishery.

Actually, it ain't.  I sympathize with your plight, but being required to show a valid fishing license to buy tackle would be as effective as simply doing nothing, and makes about as much sense as having to show a driver's license to buy a set of tires.

 

Contact your local DOW.

[Catt]

9 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Why does any grown man value a few dollars ahead of his own ethics & moral compass  ?

#patheticandweakminded

A-Jay

 

What message y'all wanna send your kids & grandkids?

 

I'll stand with @A-Jay ?

[Glaucus]

23 minutes ago, LionHeart said:

Actually, it ain't.  I sympathize with your plight, but being required to show a valid fishing license to buy tackle would be as effective as simply doing nothing, and makes about as much sense as having to show a driver's license to buy a set of tires.

 

Contact your local DOW.

I shall. Today I was headed to the pond, which is 2 blocks from me, and my neighbor said Don, the poacher, took all the fish. However I knew that was silly and had a good day catching 16 of them with a couple 4 pounders mixed in there, but I did see 3 belly up dead bass which I haven't seen before. Dunno if I can blame him but he's ticking everyone off so bad that who knows what to think? I'll notify the proper authorities.

[islandbass]

I don’t think that is a good idea for the reasons already given.

 

just as importantly, you rule would deny an angler’s family members and friends who don’t fish the ability to buy them gear and tackle. 

 

Report him. I am certain you’d be able to do it anonymously too. 

[WRB]

5 hours ago, Glaucus said:

I hope you get one though.

I guess it's different when a poacher is ruining your fishery.

Every year since 1956 when they cost $3.

Tom

[NittyGrittyBoy]

In my parts it's a regular thing to be stopped by local game wardens and asked for liscense.

 

 

Very strict on hunting and fishing, I do alot of hog hunting with dogs and when they hear dogs barking they are quick to come to ya

 

 

[TOXIC]

All for strict enforcement.  When I was guiding, I asked clients to show their license. If they "forgot" to get one I marched them up to the bait store at the launch.  Saltwater guides can by one that covers anyone in their boat but not freshwater guides.  I get checked often here in Virginia and don't mind at all.  I never get checked in Wisconsin so one day I motored up to the Sheriff and asked him why he never did a check on me since he was pulling boats over left and right.  He told me "You bass guys always have your chit together and it's a waste of my time" with a smile.  

 

The only time I ever had a problem with enforcement was when I was wade fishing and I was up to my chest in water and 2 DNR Officers paddled up in a canoe and asked me for my license.  I told them it was in my Jeep parked on shore not more than 50 yards away.  I got a ticket anyway.  ?

[Deleted account]

Whenever I'm fishing from shore, and I see a DNR guy who is clearly out of shape, and is checking licenses, I wait until he gets about 50 feet way, and they I'll run about 1/4 mile over and start fishing again, if he gets within 50 ft again, I'll repeat the process until I hook a fish, and then I'll wait around for him. Once he wipes the sweat from his forehead, and catches his breath, I'll show him my license. Makes me wish I had a YouTube channel.