Fishing license prices?

Question

Why is it there is such a broad difference in price from state to state when it comes to purchasing fishing licenses? Where I live it's 20 bucks even which is less than half of many other states. I've seen them for 40, 50, and even 60 bucks in places. I assume the main issue is taxes but a 40-50 dollar jump from state to state seems a bit steep.

Answer 1

taxes, everything is higher here in cali. with fewer and fewer services all the time.

here's a breakdown of a california license:



Annual Sport Fishing Licenses Fee Description - Annual Sport Fishing Licenses are valid January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010



Resident Sport Fishing $41.50 Required for a resident 16 years of age or older to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians or reptile in inland or ocean waters. Additional stamps and report cards are required for certain species and areas.



Nonresident Sport Fishing $111.85 Required for a nonresident 16 years of age or older to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians or reptile in inland or ocean waters. Additional stamps and report cards are required for certain species and areas.



Duplicate Sport Fishing License $9.20 To obtain a Duplicate Sport Fishing License, you must complete and return the original application for duplicate that came with your sport fishing license.



Short Term Sport Fishing Licenses Fee Description

One-day Sport Fishing License $13.40 Allows a resident or nonresident 16 years of age or older to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians or reptiles in inland or ocean waters. Additional stamps or report cards are required for certain species or areas. One-day sport fishing licenses are exempt from the Ocean Enhancement Stamp requirement.



Two-day Sport Fishing License $20.75 Allows a resident or nonresident 16 years of age or older to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians or reptiles in inland or ocean waters for two consecutive days. Additional stamps and report cards are required for certain species and areas. Two-day sport fishing licenses are exempt from the Ocean Enhancement Stamp requirement.



Ten-day Nonresident Sport Fishing License $41.50 Allows a nonresident 16 years of age or older to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians or reptile in inland or ocean waters for ten consecutive days. Additional stamps and report cards are required for certain species and areas.



Stamps and Report Cards Fee Description



Ocean Enhancement Stamp $4.75 Allows an angler to fish in ocean waters south of Point Arguello (Santa Barbara County). An Ocean Enhancement Stamp is not required when fishing under the authority of a One or Two-Day Sport Fishing License.



Second Rod Stamp $12.85 Allows an angler to fish with two rods or lines in inland waters, except for waters in which only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used.



Colorado River Stamp $3.00 Allows an angler to fish from a boat or other floating device on the Colorado River or adjacent waters forming the California-Arizona border.



Abalone Report Card $19.95 Required for all persons taking abalone from ocean waters north of the center of the mouth of San Francisco Bay, including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, persons who are fishing from a public pier and persons who are fishing on free fishing days. Only one Abalone Report Card may be issued per person each license year.



Sturgeon Fishing Report Card NO FEE Required for all anglers taking sturgeon, including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, persons who are fishing from a public pier and persons who are fishing on free fishing days. Only one Sturgeon Fishing Report Card may be issued per person each year.



North Coast Salmon Report Card $5.50 Required for all anglers taking salmon in the Smith River System or Klamath-Trinity River System, including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.



Steelhead Report Card $6.30 Required to fish for steelhead in inland waters, including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.



Spiny Lobster Report Card $8.40 Required for all persons taking spiny including persons who are not required to have a sport fishing license, such as persons who are under 16 years of age, persons who are fishing from a public pier and persons who are fishing on free fishing days.



Lifetime Fishing Licenses Fee Description

Ages 0-9 $ 463.25

Ages 10-39 $ 761.25

Ages 40-61 $ 685.25

Ages 62+ $ 463.75

Available to any resident. Lifetime fishing licensees receive an annual sport fishing license each year for life.



Fishing Privilege Package $311.25 Lifetime licensees who purchase the Fishing Privilege Package receive a Second-Rod Stamp, an Ocean Enhancement Stamp, a North Coast Salmon Report Card and a Steelhead Report Card.



there was a rumor of a voluntary "warden stamp" for 5 bucks that went to purchasing equipment for the wardens, l would buy this. if for nothing else but to gain brownie points with the warden the next time l'm checked.



edit:

there are other states with lifetime licenses also.



:)

Answer 2

A Michigan constrained fishing license { for all species different than salmon & trout } will fee 14.00 money, in case you prefer to fish for salmon and trout that's going to run you yet another 14.00 money for a entire of 28.00 money for a all species license. while you're below the age of 17 you could fish and not using a license

Answer 3

In my state of Oklahoma a year is 25.00 bucks but each lake has a permit you have to buy so not only do you show the license you have to show the permit. Not all lakes have the permit law just some. So that sucks.

Answer 4

Somebody has to pay for all the regulation and non fish and game related items why not stick it to the main users of the resource. Peta folks won't pay a dime, The Sierra club is too busy lining the pockets of politicians, Green peace only cares about whales. That leaves you and I. Oh well...