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Saltwater License
This "IS" coming. I, as others hate it, but its coing. I lived in California where it's been required for years. Since before the 70's. Don't know where the money went??? Then I lived in Maryland where it was required to have a license to fish the Chesepeake Bay and tidal Potomac River. I've since moved to Maine but have followed this subject North as more and more states are starting to push for a Saltwater Fishing License rather then the money go to a Federal Program. So it's coming!
In Maryland, as I said, we were required to have a Saltwater Fishing License but we were given the option of purchasing a Saltwater Fishing License for our BOAT. As a Private Boat Owner, Non-Commercial, I could purchase a Saltwater Fishing License for my boat, $40, which enabled anyone onboard my boat to fish license free. $40 is just over the cost for a license for my Wife and myself. This was a popular option. I received a State decal to place next to my registration numbers on my boat. My occasional fishing friends or any visitors were able to got out fishing with me and not have to worry about a fishing license.
BUT! the catch was, I was required to keep a log on any Stripers caught and KEPT listing the date, size and location of that catch. This was reported to the Natural Resourses Department at renewal time. CATCH AND RELEASE NOT INCLUDED.
I'd like to see this implimented all up the coast. So push for this option in your state. We'll be required to purchase a license anyways.
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