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MurphyMan · 09-27-2015, 04:28 PM

Hi gang. We are just winding up our eight week meander which took us from the Midwest up to New England. Great trip.

What do you folks do about fishing licenses? I would love to wet a line once in a while but we seem to move around a lot and buying an non-resident tag every week could really add up.

I'd like to know how you do it.

halfwright · 09-27-2015, 05:02 PM

Buy a cheap rod and reel so you can throw it in the water when you see a game warden??

Big Bear Local · 09-27-2015, 05:57 PM

Now why didn't I think of that ?

1bigmess · 09-28-2015, 11:17 AM

If you want to be legal, even if for no other reason than to avoid a citation for doing something that rewired a license, you're gonna have to read each state's rules very closely. Some states don't require a license if you are fishing from private property, but you still need any special tags for any species that needs it, special rules, etc. The various states rule books can usually be found online.

lgarcia · 10-03-2015, 04:20 PM

You could time your travels for free fishing days. WV has them. Or, just wait to get old and decrepit.

Cliffy · 10-03-2015, 04:38 PM

Stay in each state only long enough to use up one 10 day nonresident license for each state.
I go to one state enough that next year I may buy a 1 year nonresident one because 2 10 day ones equal a year long one in price.

eddieelk · 10-03-2015, 04:57 PM

MurphyMan........I think that most states don't require a fishing license for Senior Citizens, unless you are one of those poor gentleman that hasn't reached the Age of Majority. Eddie Elk.

MurphyMan · 10-03-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eddieelk

MurphyMan........I think that most states don't require a fishing license for Senior Citizens, unless you are one of those poor gentleman that hasn't reached the Age of Majority. Eddie Elk.

Really? Well, I'm starting Medicare next month. Does that count?

datrbone8 · 10-03-2015, 05:04 PM

I haven't found any states that don't require licenses for nonresident seniors DNR Licensing and Registration Service - Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Thornhammer · 10-04-2015, 06:15 AM

Best to just buy a non Res. it can get costly but not real bad if you think about it. and even in West Virginia the free day is for res only. S/B in WV

MurphyMan · 10-04-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by datrbone8

I haven't found any states that don't require licenses for nonresident seniors DNR Licensing and Registration Service - Maryland Department of Natural Resources

I didn't fine any either, but I see you can at least buy the license online.

sbleiweiss · 10-04-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Thornhammer

Best to just buy a non Res. it can get costly but not real bad if you think about it. and even in West Virginia the free day is for res only. S/B in WV

Many RV Parks have private lakes that allow fishing without a license. These are usually advertised on their websites.

j.smith · 10-04-2015, 08:22 PM

Texas state parks allow fishing for paid guests, (assuming they have water), no license required

Stickdog · 10-04-2015, 09:04 PM

The purchase of a licence provides the funds to insure there are fish to be caught. Lakes streams and rivers must be managed to provide quality sport, now for you and in the future for your children and grandchildren.
I'm not wealthy but I enjoy fishing and find non-resident licences a small price for a day or three on the water. I'm just glad I don't have an expensive hobby.