what would you like to see in a licensing system

[fishermanjim]

no way do we need to pay to fish in our bay,,, can you see the wait at the boat ramps,,,, just don't see what it would do for me

[eelman]

As much as I am against it, it is coming so like it or not may as well shoot for something positive, I would rather see a state licence so long as the money generated goes into perserving and maintaining the marines fisheries, they just want to put the money in the "General fund" to bail out other areas.Thats why it failed last time..

But I do think the Ocean should be free to fish.....

[tattoobob]

The only reason I don't like the idea is that I don't want to have to buy a lic. for every state I fish in 3 fresh water Lic. 3 saltwater lic. it gets costly

It is just another way for big brother to keep track of us, and remember only the honest people follow the rules.

[Redsoxticket]

Instead of a license for everyone, the money can be raised by increasing the fees for boaters since they use more of the states resources as oppose to a man or child that just wants to catch a few fish from the shoreline.

Having said that.
I'll oppose any salt water license and any increase in boater fees.

[gone fishin]

What Karl said................

[chris L]

a license is only one ,ore tax that will never go back into the fisheries . just like freshwater , clamming etc etc all goes into general fund so they can waste it .

I carry way to many now and there are a # I dont have .

How come there isnt a license for people to be parents and even a test . I know I wouldnt have passed .

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

Instead of a license for everyone, the money can be raised by increasing the fees for boaters since they use more of the states resources as oppose to a man or child that just wants to catch a few fish from the shoreline.

Having said that.
I'll oppose any salt water license and any increase in boater fees.

RST,
Not singleng you out, but your post seems to representative of some of the posts on this thread. I don't know what I have to do to get through to you guys ITS ALREADY PASSED, IT"S THE LAW, YOU DON'T HAVE A CHOICE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THERE WILL BE A LICENSE What I'm trying to get a feel for is what would you like the licensing system to be like. While we have lost the battle over whether or not we should have a license we can influence what the system will ultimately look like.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

Instead of a license for everyone, the money can be raised by increasing the fees for boaters since they use more of the states resources as oppose to a man or child that just wants to catch a few fish from the shoreline.

Having said that.
I'll oppose any salt water license and any increase in boater fees.

Vic;
you have got to be sh-tting me!
Fees for boaters only?
The mindset of 'he has a boat he can afford it?'
What about taxes, registrations, safety equipment, gas etc.. and you think guys in boats should pay more? What about the man or child that wants to take his 13ft whaler out and catch a few fish... I live for the surf but spend a fair amount of time boating as well... thats beyond ignorant...

Like most have said I'm not pro-license, but if it is passed as a law then so be it. I go to Florida, I pay the fee to fish. for people to say they aren't going to pay, good luck, hopefully the license pays for more enforcement, just hope you don't get caught. 'I wont pay until all dragger's are 3mi out isnt a viable defense....)

[JFigliuolo]

I Hope they don't shaft out of staters... F'ng stickey fingered B@$tards.

[NIGHT STRIKES]

Personally I just do not trust any federal,state or local goverment to use the entire proceeds of a fishing license towards our fishery..

Somehow,Someway those funds will get lost somewhere.....

It would be great to see the funds go into better law enforcement
and to help protect the enviorment inwhich we fish,not to mention
research to help protect and continue our fisheries for the future...

Prove to me that these things will be 100% completely funded buy this additionial fee/tax ,and I will signup and be pro-active about it around my home waters....

[Redsoxticket]

i know what I stated was probably off the mark but there is some truth to it as stated below.
The money from the general fund will be used for more access to the shore (more boat ramps and parking lots) along with updating such ramps, increase enforcement (harbor patrol, coast guard), pollution control measures (engines/oil spills).
The shore surfcaster will get a fishing pier and maybe a white bucket but that will cost extra.

"Increase enforcement", we'll the money used for increased enforcement will be used to enforce the license law, easy target. Instead of them saying, " do you have undersized fish", they will say "license"

MakoM, if it passed and its the law then we have no leverage.
Bryan, if we all ban together like the time in years past and refuse to pay what they going to do. Confiscate thousands of fishing rods, boats trailers.
If you consede (sp) there is no turning back.

I'm going to carry a printout of Pete_G's signature and stand my grounds.

[fishsmith]

I hate the idea of it.
I like PeteG's sig and will take my chances till I get busted.