BUYING NON-RESIDENT FISHING LICENSES ONLINE

[Harold Scoggins]

I got so frustrated trying to buy non-resident licenses for multiple states this morning, I felt like taking a hammer to the laptop. I always purchase for the year as it is cheaper than buying by the day as I usually will spend 1-2 weeks at a lake. Some state sites work good, others not so good. I wish the Department of the Interior or other agency would host one site where a person could go and make multiple state purchases. Maybe it's just one of those days.

[Russ E]

Fortunately for me besides my resident Kansas License, the only other license I buy is for Missouri.

their website is surprisingly simple.

My Issue is, 2 of the lakes I fish are managed by the counties instead of the state. They charge individual fees for boating and fishing.

I pay around $175.00 a year extra for those 2 lakes.

 

[BassDude802]

here in VT, I get mine online as it is pretty painless. Quick trip across the border i get my Nh license at a Walmart. When i go to RI I go to a local tackle shop, it seems a little easier. A couple of years back I needed my Maryland license I remember it being a bit annoying to get in online. All in all, I'd rather deal with that hassle than engaging in an awkward convo with a game warden.

[Harold Scoggins]

20 hours ago, Russ E said:

Missouri.

their website is surprisingly simple.

Yes, Missouri turned out to be painless. So did Illinois, but Virginia, Georgia, and Texas was giving me a headache. Might have been my server, but those sites would eventually take me to blank pages. I'll try again in a couple of days or maybe I'll call and see if I can do it over the phone.

[Junk Fisherman]

Sorry to hear that.  I get Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan online without a problem.  

[roadwarrior]

Currently:  TN, MS, AR, MO and AL. Additionally over the past two years, TX, LA and KY.

Never had an issue.

 

[slonezp]

I buy a non resident annual license for Wisconsin every year. It's easier than getting a resident license for Illinois. 

[Hog Basser]

My biggest problem when i buy non-resident licenses is the constant barrage of emails from those states after I've fished there.  I went to Maine two years ago and we stayed on the water, so I bought a license.  I still get emails from them all the time.  And don't even get me started on Oklahoma, they send me emails at least weekly and I get them in triplicate since my email address at work has changed twice, but I still receive everything that comes to the old addresses.  

[MrFrost]

On 3/24/2019 at 9:49 AM, slonezp said:

I buy a non resident annual license for Wisconsin every year. It's easier than getting a resident license for Illinois. 

I find both to be pretty easy, but Wisconsin definitely seems smoother.

[fishwizzard]

I feel like states where fishing is a big tourist draw have far better sites then those that dont.  I travel for work all the time and if there is a pond/lake/river/whatever within site of my hotel I will try to buy a license and fish. 

[Falkus]

I just sign up my fishing licence on my "spam emails" so that way they just get it there.

 

Sometimes I just miss the interaction with people. so I let it expire for me to go out out to basspro shop and order it htere. 

[jgaillard]

What I do not understand is why hunters and fisherman are charged exorbitant fees for our recreation? I am from VA I pay $40 for a license plus a new $25 fee for boat ramps plus $10 to throw a cast net plus a $20 trout stamp plus more for specific areas. Obviously this in underhanded punishment from those that don't like our sport. What about biking, golf, hiking, mountain climbing etc etc etc? I know about regulated stocks, education and management but its more than that. We pay taxes to maintain hiking trails, build roads access to mountains state parks etc. thats all through our taxes. People like deer on their property and in parks but only hunters pay to maintain the herd?

[Deleted account]

LMAO.

$40 and $25 exorbitant, That's a good one!

How much are zombies?

[detroit1]

I never received my  fishing license last year from buying on-line. (mich.) I had to carry my visa bill with me in case i had to show proof that i bought it and my boat registration. I finally received my boat reg. in  july.  

[Mbirdsley]

On 3/4/2021 at 8:49 PM, jgaillard said:

What I do not understand is why hunters and fisherman are charged exorbitant fees for our recreation? I am from VA I pay $40 for a license plus a new $25 fee for boat ramps plus $10 to throw a cast net plus a $20 trout stamp plus more for specific areas. Obviously this in underhanded punishment from those that don't like our sport. What about biking, golf, hiking, mountain climbing etc etc etc? I know about regulated stocks, education and management but its more than that. We pay taxes to maintain hiking trails, build roads access to mountains state parks etc. thats all through our taxes. People like deer on their property and in parks but only hunters pay to maintain the herd?

It is very much in our own interest for the fishermen and hunters to be paying for the bikers, hikers, skiers. We get to set the ground rules on the state land.  I don’t know about other states but, in Michigan hunting and fishing activities come first on the state land/rec areas/ state camp grounds, lakes, and rivers where multiple outdoor activities take place.  Once the other out door activities begin to pay they will start to expect that they are given favor first and or other areas free of hunters and fishermen. 

 

We the fishermen/women and hunters have brought back the rivers, woods, fiends  and lakes from ecological disaster through excise tax’s on sporting goods and licens fees so we get to control what happens and get first priority. 
 

there are plenty of groups that want to wipe out hunting and fishing.  We need to keep them in check 

[cheezyridr]

i live in delaware, but every year i buy licenses for maryland and pa.  i  don't have any problem with the websites, but the constant emails are annoying.

[Boomstick]

What was a pain for me was buying them in New York. NY now has a system where you have to create an account. For me, that's great. For my kids, that's not so great. Maybe in a couple years when they can buy their own fine, but for now that's less than ideal.

[roadwarrior]

TN, KY, AL, MO, TX, MS, FL and AR.

No issues.

 

 

[Deplorable Fisherman]

On 3/24/2019 at 8:49 AM, Junk Fisherman said:

Sorry to hear that.  I get Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan online without a problem.  

I also get those exact license online without issues. I live in Indiana but work in Tinley Park. Last year I was in the work from home and then another facility for the pandemic scenario. Do you ever go to Fishing Connection on 159th? I didn't visit the shop last year. 

[Junk Fisherman]

1 hour ago, Deplorable Fisherman said:

I also get those exact license online without issues. I live in Indiana but work in Tinley Park. Last year I was in the work from home and then another facility for the pandemic scenario. Do you ever go to Fishing Connection on 159th? I didn't visit the shop last year. 

 

Yes, I go to Fishing Connection.  Nice place and Greg is good for a conversation about bass fishing.  He's pretty knowledgeable about the local bass tournament scene.  I also go to Angler's Outlook off Oak Park Ave in Tinley.  Water Werks is a pretty decent boat shop which is just a couple miles away in Country Club Hills.  

[HookInMouth]

Trying to figure out what I need to kayak fish in Virginia and so far it's a bit of a headache. Heading down early June and planning to take the yaks and fish Briery Creek and Sandy River. Looks like I just need a non-resident license (for each fisherman) and a use permit (for each yak). I tried emailing the Virginia DWR but I've gotten no response. 

[TnRiver46]

On 3/4/2021 at 8:49 PM, jgaillard said:

What I do not understand is why hunters and fisherman are charged exorbitant fees for our recreation? I am from VA I pay $40 for a license plus a new $25 fee for boat ramps plus $10 to throw a cast net plus a $20 trout stamp plus more for specific areas. Obviously this in underhanded punishment from those that don't like our sport. What about biking, golf, hiking, mountain climbing etc etc etc? I know about regulated stocks, education and management but its more than that. We pay taxes to maintain hiking trails, build roads access to mountains state parks etc. thats all through our taxes. People like deer on their property and in parks but only hunters pay to maintain the herd?

Welcome to the commonwealth 

[Darth-Baiter]

(Cracking my knuckles)

 

i’m about to get NM and AZ soon.  I like the limited day’s options.  3-5 days to save money.  Thinking of visiting my mom and I’ll bring my kayak to hit a few spots on the road trip. 
 

id love to revisit white bass fishing in elephant butte.  My timing should’ve near perfect.  Then hit AZ on the way home. 

[Deplorable Fisherman]

29 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said:

 

Yes, I go to Fishing Connection.  Nice place and Greg is good for a conversation about bass fishing.  He's pretty knowledgeable about the local bass tournament scene.  I also go to Angler's Outlook off Oak Park Ave in Tinley.  Water Werks is a pretty decent boat shop which is just a couple miles away in Country Club Hills.  

I'll have to pay Greg a visit soon. He's good people and takes care of his customers. I've been to Angler's Outlook as well but tend to give Greg most of my business when I can. 

[Junk Fisherman]

3 hours ago, Deplorable Fisherman said:

 I've been to Angler's Outlook as well but tend to give Greg most of my business when I can. 

 

That's a good decision.  I used to work part time for the Angler's Outlet operation a long time ago and a couple moves ago when it was in Markham.  I actually popped in there yesterday to see if they had something I needed for this weekend.  I do 98% of my shopping online.