newk
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Elwoodj wrote:It is my understanding that you do not need a licence to fish in a private lake.
I'd just be sure this is true before dipping the line. Years ago we had to have a license to fish in our own farm pond because the state G&F stocked it. We also had to allow access for others to use it since it was stocked by the G&F.
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newk wrote:Elwoodj wrote:It is my understanding that you do not need a licence to fish in a private lake.
I'd just be sure this is true before dipping the line. Years ago we had to have a license to fish in our own farm pond because the state G&F stocked it. We also had to allow access for others to use it since it was stocked by the G&F.
yes but your example is entirely different since it was stocked by the state. as you say, it also opened it up to the public. I know I have seen a lot of private stocked lakes that they claim you do not need a license to fish.
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If you think prices in the lower 48 prices are high, check out Alaska non-resident with a King Salmon stamp. $145+100, but worth it even at that price, in our opinion.
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I'm currently volunteering in Montana, where I paid for a non-residence license ($70) to enjoy some of the best trout fishing in the country; I've fished the Bitterroot, Rock Creek, Big Hole.....for the price of a couple of tickets to a ball game. We'll winter in Texas, where you can fish free at any state park. To me it's not a big deal, and I don't expect states to give up revenue for a national fishing license.
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big ben wrote:BobMary8101 wrote:Most states will let you fish without a license with a cane pole.
Bob I don't beleive this to be true. I fish in a lot of differant states and have never found this to be true. To name a few that this don't apply, Fl.,Al. Utah, Col, Nev, Az,Il, Oh,and Alaska.
The money that you spend on a fishing license goes back into the sport, so why do some of you object to it so much??
Big Ben, I just double checked with Florida fishing regulations web site and you are wrong. As I stated, in Fl. you can fish without a license with a cane pole, I didn't bother to check with the other states that you mentioned, it isn't that important but it is easily checked.
And Bumpy, you are entitled to your opinion even if it is wrong.
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dhamblet wrote:Well I understand what you are getting at. WHen traveling the fisherman must buy fishing licenses in every damn state he wants to fish in. And some of them are not cheap. Kinda like having to buy a drivers license every time you cross a state line. Seems like there oughta be some kind of national fishing license for us poor old retired folks.
There was a petition circulating back in 04-05 that was directed to the Congressmen to allow a Senior Citizen to pay a fee, $$ to get a license that would cover all states, it was sponsered by Passport America, I think, I mailed in a copy and never heard anything back. It may be an approiate time to re-sponser another petition. Check out PA and see if you can find a copy?
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I hate to get in these debate but you either misread or mis understood the artical.
Quote, Any resident fishing in the county of his or her residence with live or natural bait, using poles or hand lines without a reel or other line retrieval mechanism (cane pole), for noncommercial purposes.
This dose not apply to what we where discussing here.
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I personaly catch and release (if I'm lucky enough to catch). I just feel that if I have a current license, and happen to be driving by a peaceful stream, brook or lake in an isolated area in another State and get the urge to stop, fish and enjoy the moment, I should be able to. If I decide to stay a few days at a place that offers fishing, the local economy will make a few bucks by way of residuals (bait shops, restaurants, local attractions, etc). In my State (GA) the license is $9.00 for twelve months, (some States have time limits). So charge me the nine bucks to fish in my state, and maybe another twenty five or so for a stamp to fish anywhere I want (or go the pistol permit reciprocity route). That way, it's my choice, not the Governments of where I want to or can fish. If noting else, I think exceptions or procedures should be made available to disabled and retired service men and woman. They sacrificed much for this country, and should be aloud to enjoy Her resources for free. That's it for me. Time to feed th guppies.
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BobMary8101 wrote:big ben wrote:BobMary8101 wrote:Most states will let you fish without a license with a cane pole.
Bob I don't beleive this to be true. I fish in a lot of differant states and have never found this to be true. To name a few that this don't apply, Fl.,Al. Utah, Col, Nev, Az,Il, Oh,and Alaska.
The money that you spend on a fishing license goes back into the sport, so why do some of you object to it so much??
Big Ben, I just double checked with Florida fishing regulations web site and you are wrong. As I stated, in Fl. you can fish without a license with a cane pole, I didn't bother to check with the other states that you mentioned, it isn't that important but it is easily checked.
And Bumpy, you are entitled to your opinion even if it is wrong.
Bob
you said "most" states. please list 26 of them that do.
thanks
went to the web site and found as Big Ben said:
"Any resident fishing in the county of his or her residence with live or natural bait, using poles or hand lines without a reel or other line retrieval mechanism (cane pole), for noncommercial purposes."
which is a big help if you happen to be a florida resident and want to fish in your county of residence with a cane pole, but doesn't affect the other 99.9999% of us. so yes, you are entitled to your wrong opinion. 
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As far as I know, each state has its own game and fish department. Their expenses are offset in large part by license fees. This is as it should be, imho; keep federal regulations to a minimum and let each state handle their own affairs.
If you want free fishing, contact the governors, state representatives and senators of each state and plead your case. You might also contact the fish/game departments of those states. I can see how it might be beneficial to many states to give seniors a little free fishing time -- added revenue to the state in other ways, such as sales tax. Make a good case and you could be successful in getting the ball rolling.
Good luck.
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