Just did the deed online. Can't believe we've come to this. Now to see if the DMF actually uses the funds to improve the resources as stated on the license print out..... Another cash grab.

I got mine too.

I have not yet? Can you give the website?

Got mine, printed out about 5 copies, all laminated and stored in wallet, in truck, on boat, etc...never leave home without one.

I have not yet? Can you give the website?

https://www.ma.wildlifelicense.com/Customer/InternetCustomerSearch

So is it good in RI also???

So is it good in RI also???

Yes. And also in CT and NH.

I got mine months ago, I haven't printed it out tho

Gotta love the "Convenience Fee"!!!:fury::fury::fury:

got mine at the msba show.....they printed it out on a piece of paper and I do believe I lost it already....:smash:

Got mine back in in Feb. Still have to laminate it.
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Gotta love the "Convenience Fee"!!!:fury::fury::fury:


Hey, at least you can deduct as a business expense....:grins:

I'm going to keep my mouth shut on this topic.

and laminated

OK so I live in the wonderful State of Maine. The land where they can't spell reciprocity. Last year it was the Federal license. This year it's included as part of a freshwater license for both residents and non-residents. BUT, non-residents can't fish for stripers without a special adder to their license, think it's like $2 more.

The point of this post is this: since we don't share well with others, we demand y'all to get one of ours, and this means I have to get one of yours. Since your States share with each other, does that mean if I get a license in MA I can fish in RI, CT, MA, and NH now?

I did mine back in january when i renewd my fresh water license... damn printer crashed in the middle of the whole thing... fat chance the funds ever go to anything remotely related to fishing...just another money grab as has been stated..

does that mean if I get a license in MA I can fish in RI, CT, MA, and NH now?

yes it does!

as explained to me by the LADY at westboro fish and Game/

Since your States share with each other, does that mean if I get a license in MA I can fish in RI, CT, MA, and NH now?

yes

OK so I live in the wonderful State of Maine. The land where they can't spell reciprocity. Last year it was the Federal license. This year it's included as part of a freshwater license for both residents and non-residents. BUT, non-residents can't fish for stripers without a special adder to their license, think it's like $2 more.

The point of this post is this: since we don't share well with others, we demand y'all to get one of ours, and this means I have to get one of yours. Since your States share with each other, does that mean if I get a license in MA I can fish in RI, CT, MA, and NH now?

I am in Maine and I bought a Massachussetts license. As it stands right now they are still debating how to handle the license. Right now the most support is to have it become a free registry (LD210). But there is a chance nothing will be done and it will become more of a mess than it is. :fury:
Maine Nature: Georges-outdoor-news 2011 April - Free Maine Saltwater Angler Registry In Jeopardy - by George Smith (http://www.downeast.com/georges-outdoor-news/2011/april/maine-saltwater-registry-jeopardy)
Our state is no different they are looking for a chance to fill in budget gaps.

Probably not worth coming to Maine any more, no fish up here.:grins:

Thanks. I ended up getting a MA license.

Got mine but no idea where it is
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Squirrel Cops were checkin people today in my area.
$50 fine if no have.
My National license from last year doesn't expire till June. Does that mean I still need the Mass license being discussed?

Tell the squirrel cops that you left your license at home but you have one wrapped around the arbor of the reel for safe keeping. As their holding the end of the line looking for the license and your far away cut the line and screw out of there.
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Gotta love the "Convenience Fee"!!!:fury::fury::fury:

I always thought that fee was to cover the cost of mailing the license out.

I always thought that fee was to cover the cost of mailing the license out.


agreed, the buyer fills out all the information .. where's the convenience?

I'm waiting till the day I know I'm heading out, or will plead ignorance :confused: and show them my freshwater license.

I got mine online, and printed 2 copies of it and laminated it at work. I will keep one in my plug bad and one in my wallet. I hope i get checked honestly. Ive only been checked once FW fishing and once while rabbit hunting both times in Michigan. Its nice to see enforcement.

OK so I live in the wonderful State of Maine. The land where they can't spell reciprocity. Last year it was the Federal license. This year it's included as part of a freshwater license for both residents and non-residents. BUT, non-residents can't fish for stripers without a special adder to their license, think it's like $2 more.

The point of this post is this: since we don't share well with others, we demand y'all to get one of ours, and this means I have to get one of yours. Since your States share with each other, does that mean if I get a license in MA I can fish in RI, CT, MA, and NH now?

I was told from F&G that non-resident licenses are only good for the state they are issued in. Only resident licenses have reciprocity.

From the RI Saltwater Fishing Website of RIDEM.

What if I am not a RI resident, but have a license from my home state or some other state, and plan to fish in RI waters?

RI will honor any license from any state that also honors RI licenses. Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York licenses are reciprocal, and so they apply in RI waters. A list of all other reciprocal states will be provided here as soon as information on those states is collected.

I'm going to interpret that as regardless of residency, if you have a license from a reciprocal state you're good to go in RI.

Just need to laminate

Where is a good place to get copies laminated? Staples do it?

I got mine a month and a half ago, since I bought it at a tackle shop would I be ok scanning a copy of it to have in my wallet at all times? I bought the combo and keep it in my plugbag all the time,when I fished opening day for trout over the weekend I realized I had forgot my license in my plugbag good thing I didn't get checked.
Everytime I run into D.E.P. they just ask if I have the license on me and never actually check, happened 2 weeks ago when I was targeting schoolies. D.E.P. guy was more concerned with looking for some guy who dumped a quad in the river...:confused:

Where is a good place to get copies laminated? Staples do it?

I have always just used clear packing tape. It probably won't survive a swim but it can get wet, handled, won't rip, etc. If it gets destroyed you always have the original or extra copies to go to.

the one my wife used at work
uses heat... and it presses them together

but i believe staples sells lamination materials
and then you iron them together

hmmm, no heat required it says but it'll cost ya ten bucks
http://www.staples.com/GBC-SelfSeal-Repositionble-Laminating-Supply-Letter-Size/product_488786?searchSessionState=c0%3De%253A77%25 2F%252Fzone%252F%252F%253Aeq%252F%252F48%26c1%3De% 253A77%252F%252Fitem_availability%252F%252F%253Ain %252F%252F0%252C1%26c2%3De%253A77%252F%252Fshipabl esku_flag%252F%252F%253Ain%252F%252F0%252C1%26c3%3 Di%253A1%253B770%253Bfull_description%253Blaminati on%253B%253Alamination%253B1%252C1%253B%252B0%26k3 .0%3Dlamination%26q%3D15%26i%3Dsitemap+id%26qt%3D1 303389339%26qid%3DqkcLJJnrWIzfl%26tq%3D1%26s3%3Dsi temap+id%252F%252F1%26vid%3DvKFz3TKtwYfk7%26ioe%3D UTF-8%26s2%3Dproduct_name%252F%252F1%26qtid%3DqkcLJJnr WIzfl%26s1%3Dprice%252F%252F1%26v0%3Dlamination%26 rid%3DrouDplsCAiLGg%26s0%3Diphrase+relevance%252F% 252F0%26t%3D0%26mcmode%3Dtest&catalogId=10051&cmArea=SEARCH&langId=-1&storeId=10001&searchboxword=lamination&constraint_value=class_name%7CSelf-Laminating+Supplies&ddkey=http:StaplesSearch

Yes can buy press&seal lamination sheets (various small sizes) at Staples for a few $. No need for heat, not sure how it would hold up to a swim just make multiple copies.

I also used the clear packing tape.
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I got mine and Danny's at the msba show. I laminated them with clear packing tape and now I can't find them:wall:

what is the process of getting a license for the disabled ? The disable don't need the license but how would the enforcers know.
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what is the process of getting a license for the disabled ? The disable don't need the license but how would the enforcers know.
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that is a very misleading statement because i asked about it at
the Westboro fish and game office wondering the same thing.

there is NO Id for being disabled .... for example

their response was....it only applied to someone who is BLIND
and in that case someone else must Hold the rod for them. :confused:

I got mine and Danny's at the msba show. I laminated them with clear packing tape and now I can't find them:wall:

Hopefully they will show up.... soon

But if there is a fish and GAME office near by, you
can go there ....have them look up your names
and they will print out another copy for you.

Tell the squirrel cops that you left your license at home but you have one wrapped around the arbor of the reel for safe keeping. As their holding the end of the line looking for the license and your far away cut the line and screw out of there.
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:rotf2::rotf2::rotf2:

Where is a good place to get copies laminated? Staples do it?

i just put a bunch of layers of shipping tape over mine. cheap.... should do the job

I just pulled the trigger,and I honestly I think this is gay:fury:
Secondly can I fish in other States(legally),if so which ones?
Thirdly how old do you have to be to obtain one?

Staples will laminate them right in the copy center, I had four done the other day and it was like two bucks.

Secondly can I fish in other States(legally),if so which ones?

Thirdly how old do you have to be to obtain one?

You can fish in RI, CT and NH presently. If other states institute licenses and make them reciprocal with Mass, the list will get bigger.

You don't need a license if you're under 16. Everyone 16 years or older needs a license, even if there's no fee for them (eg, over 60, "disabled" etc).

You can fish in RI, CT and NH presently. If other states institute licenses and make them reciprocal with Mass, the list will get bigger.

You don't need a license if you're under 16. Everyone 16 years or older needs a license, even if there's no fee for them (eg, over 60, "disabled" etc).

Thanks Mike,my son just hit 16 and I wasn't sure as to what age is eligible.

I am really hoping to see DMF have some positive advancements taking place with the monies collected in the next year or two. I just can't shake that screw me feeling.

I did it yesterday.I'm not a supporter of it at all.If the money is used to help keep the beaches clean,porta johns in public places and trash removal,I have no problem paying.If the money is dumped into the general fund and helps pay for some politicians 1000 dollar a plate dinner I am not happy.This fee is going to get higher and higher as the years go by.The government will try and profit from it like everything else.Yeah I paid 7 bucks and a couple for some lamination sheets at staples.I've never been checked in fresh.

I thought the fee was to cover the cost of the telephone surveys along with the overhead.
Now if everyone says the monies should go for here and there then don't complain when the fee goes up and you get your wish
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I can see what will happen already, DMF gets x amount of dollars from the sale of licenses, following year DMFs' budget gets cut by X. no gain just pain.:smash:

From the bottom of page that license was printed;

The Division of Marine Fisheries is dedicated to sustaining our fisheries and a healthy marine ecosystem theough innovation, collaboration, and leadership. Recreational saltwater fishing permit fees are directed to programs in support of this vision.

Fees are used to improve public access to our resources and build programs that advance management of out fisheries. With your continued support we will work to enrich the publics (sic) way of life for many years into the future.


We'll see.....

that is a very misleading statement because i asked about it at
the Westboro fish and game office wondering the same thing.

there is NO Id for being disabled .... for example

their response was....it only applied to someone who is BLIND
and in that case someone else must Hold the rod for them. :confused:
Nothing misleading about it.. It just doesn't apply to the blind...
anyone regardless of age that falls under the MA General Law Chapter 19C section 1
From the 187th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (http://www.malegislature.gov)
"Disabled person'', a person between the ages of eighteen to fifty-nine, inclusive, who is mentally retarded, as defined by section one of chapter one hundred and twenty-three, or who is otherwise mentally or physically disabled and as a result of such mental or physical disability is wholly or partially dependent on others to meet his daily living needs.

As far as ID goes I'm not 100% sure if they still read disabled if the person is disabled on the ID.

Well, that covers just about half of us on this board........