How many states fishing licences do you have?

[Quillback]

Thought this would be a fun question.  I hold 2, Arkansas (resident) and Oklahoma.  I'll probably get one for Missouri this fall.

[timothy_spain]

1 - michigan

[MattinOK]

None yet, since I'm under 16. ;D Oh, Quillback, where do you fish in OK?

[swilly78]

Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan

[fishfordollars]

Texas

Texoma All Water License (Allows you to fish the oklahoma side)

[hookingem]

Virginia, texas, New Jersey.

[B-Dozer]

I would like to see a "national" or at least a "regional" fishing license. I think it would promote tourism and all states would benefit. I used to get three licenses every year, but then the prices jumped. Now I don't fish out of state. everybody looses. The price could be higher that a resident license, but not ridiculously high. How many states can you fish at the same time?  :-?

[swilly78]

I have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license".  I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics.  At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.

[B-Dozer]

I have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license". I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics. At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.

I guess you think every state should have their own driver's license? :

[Stasher1]

I maintain a GA freshwater fishing license with trout stamp, but when I travel out of state to fish I just buy a one week non-resident license for whatever state I'm going to. It can typically be bought online in advance, so I'm ready to fish when I arrive.

[slonezp]

I purchase Illinois and Wisconsin annually, and weekly licenses when on the road.

And agree with swilly78 about a national license

[Quillback]

MattinOK - I usually fish Grand Lake in OK.

[MattinOK]

MattinOK - I usually fish Grand Lake in OK.

I used to compete in a fiddle contest up there every summer, beautiful lake.

[gobig]

I have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license".  I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics.  At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.

X's 2

I only have one state right now and that is California. I have had multiple states in the past.

[SDoolittle]

I just have a Texas license this year, but I can fish legally in my home state of Oklahoma without a license because I'm active duty military. I'm moving to West Virginia around the first of September, so I'll probably have a WV license within a few weeks.

[Fishing Rhino]

Massachusetts, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.  Alabama and TN for the road trip.  Mass because it's home.  Georgia, because our younger daughter lives there, only 12 miles from the 'bama border, not more than two or three hours from Guntersville and Wheeler.  And, there's Alatoona and Lanier in Georgia.

Plus, I definitely want to do Pickwick again.

Wife is now retired.  Got a bass boat in April.  And will have the time, and hopefully the health to fish many states in the next few years.

[bigdog321]

Right now I'm holding Maryland,Virginia,DC and North Carolina and love to fish them all.

[mikeeasttn]

Have only one license and that is for Tn

[done]

NC and SC. My home Lake (Wylie) is right on the border and it is VERY easy to cross the border without knowing it. Better safe than sorry.

[Long Mike]

I maintain two annual licenses - OK and TX.  I fish LA, AR and MO regularly, but just buy a temporary license when I'm there.  The same applies to whatever state the Road Trip takes me.

[BASSclary]

zer0  8-) under 16!

[B-Dozer]

   

I have to respectfully disagree with the idea of a "national license". I wont go into the whys', because the conversation will skirt into politics. At the end of the day, each state needs to run there fishing program based on their own needs.

Curious as to why you wouldn't want a national, or regional license. Your address is on the license, funds would go to that state. It would promot tourism, and bring money into the economy. When you travel to fish, you are buying food,tackle,lodging, etc. Even if the price were double a resident license, all would make out. You wouldn't get a driver's license for each state you drive in, why a fishing license. Not trying to be a S****A**, just didn't like the jump to $70 for a NYS non-resident tag.

[matstone7]

I would like to see a "national" or at least a "regional" fishing license. I think it would promote tourism and all states would benefit. I used to get three licenses every year, but then the prices jumped. Now I don't fish out of state. everybody looses. The price could be higher that a resident license, but not ridiculously high. How many states can you fish at the same time? :-?

I would like to see some sort of regional license also. It would be much easier.

I have PA & NJ this year but, would normally also have NY and CT. The price of a NY license has gotten really out of hand imo and lets think about all the fisherman screwed by CT this year, at least anyone who bought their license early with a huge increase, only to have the state wave that increase few months later without compensating the early license buyers.

[B-Dozer]

Yeah Mat, I was one of those that bought a license early. The town hall recently told me the price difference will be credited next year when I renew. Not holding my breath on that one.

[SirSnookalot]

With a valid driver's license one is allowed to drive in the other 49 states, Mexico and Canada as a non resident of each of those jurisdictions with no additional premium.  Each one of the states collects a fee which is used solely within that state.  I submit that fishing licenses, hunting licenses or any other type of business license or permit be able to cross boundaries as well, but as in the case of the D.L. at no additional premium.

The reality is that it would never fly as a fee is nothing but a tax and I see no state giving up that income.

I'm no longer required to have resident fishing license.