Story » Aug 22, 2009
Editor's note: Anglers across the U.S. are buying fishing licenses in record numbers. Following is a story in our new series, Fishing America, representing a slice of American angling pursuits. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Pike supervisors OK wildlife office lease Aug 22, 2009
"Boat inspections, trouble with your license, commercial fishing licenses ... you'll have to come to a district office.". MDWFrrent office, the Lincoln County-owned Courthouse Annex at 304 South Second St. in Brookhaven, will no longer be available to the department on Oct. 1. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Free Hunting Day is all about squirrels Aug 22, 2009
Hunting season dates, bag limits and regulations can be found in the 2009 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide published by TWRA and sent across the state to businesses that sell hunting and fishing licenses. Story created Aug 21, 2009 - 15:58:34 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rising cost to drive (5) Aug 20, 2009
This month it s motor vehicle fees, next it will be hunting and fishing licenses, earlier this year it was higher taxes for wine and beer, Internet purchases and car insurance. And the biggest hit will come this fall when homeowners don t get their STAR rebate checks to help pay their property taxes because the Democrats took them away. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Outdoors hot line Aug 18, 2009
COST: Free for anglers with fishing licenses and king tags. CONTACT: Division of Sport Fish office in Kodiak at 907-486-1880. (Anchorage Daily News)
State analyst admits cutthroat poaching Aug 14, 2009
In Deer Lodge justice court each of the parties was fined 135 and their fishing licenses were suspended for 12 months. They paid 910 restitution ( 10 for each trout over limit) for the fish, which were confiscated and donated to the Helena Food Share. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hunting, fishing licenses go on sale this weeekend Aug 13, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:52 PM CDT Texas hunting and fishing licenses for 2009-10 will be sale this Saturday, Aug. 15. Sportsmen are reminded all current Texas annual hunting and fishing licenses, except for the year-to-date fishing licenses, expire Aug. 31 ... Most fees for recreational hunting and fishing licenses have increased by five percent. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
MLPA wrong solution Aug 13, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009 Edition. Water polution is a major problem. (Malibu Times, CA)
Maryland DNR proposes new oversight after big fish kill Aug 9, 2009
Researchers say the kill was almost certainly related to 'delayed tournament mortality," a well-researched syndrome that kills about 25 percent of tournament-caught fish that are released with the intention that they'll remain live. The fish die from various types of stress including several factors associated with prolonged containment in live wells. By comparison, 1 to 2 percent of fish caught and immediately released by sport anglers die from the stress of the fight. The fishing tournament... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A hiking trail borders Parker Canyon Lake Aug 1, 2009
Facilities: A small store offers fishing licenses, boat rentals and camping and fishing supplies. Boating restrictions: Single 8-horsepower engine. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Wildlife artists seeking success with stamps Jul 28, 2009
Instead, the federal government and states including Minnesota require hunters and anglers to buy and affix the stamps to hunting and fishing licenses. Proceeds going to preserve outdoor habitats. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Gov. Doyle in area promoting tourism Jul 23, 2009
After Florida, we sell more out-of-state fishing licenses than any other state in the country, so we are a great attraction for fishing, Doyle said. Fish Hatchery Manager Doug Aloisi said the governor was able to view a couple of cooperative projects between the FWS and the state Department of Natural Resources to restore lake sturgeon and freshwater mussel populations. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fishing rules could change Jul 23, 2009
According to Mirarchi, the potential new regulations would limit each sector s catch to the same percentage of stock that the holders of its fishing licenses caught between 1996 and 2006. The limit would be tied to the fishing licenses, which often are sold or passed from one vessel or fisherman to another ... For example, if the holders of fishing licenses belonging to the South Shore sector caught 10 percent of the flounder stock in those 10 years, then those fishermen, in total, would be... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Nu'uanu fishing to begin Aug. 1 Jul 19, 2009
Updated numbers show that 7,200 people have applied for freshwater fishing licenses for this session, Ward said. The department will set dates and send out entry cards over the next several weeks assigning anglers to different weekends. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sports Spasms Jul 19, 2009
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Web site is making it easier for sportsmen to get their hunting and fishing licenses ... By logging on and setting up an account, sportsmen can obtain hunting and fishing licenses without waiting in lines the night before a trip or the day before their favorite season opens. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Noonan's lack of outdoors resume in cross hairs Jul 17, 2009
Hunters and anglers feel a sense of ownership over FWP, pointing out that almost all of its operational budget comes from hunting and fishing licenses. Tim Aldrich, president of the Montana Wildlife Federation, said he's reserving judgment on the issue until he speaks with Maurier about the choice. (Missoulian, MT)
Budget cuts threaten fishing Jul 17, 2009
About 7,000 people applied for freshwater fishing licenses during this session, Ward said. Kimate said he's heard many people wondering when their entry cards are coming in the mail. (Honolulu Advertiser)
No bears and an indignant border crossing Jul 16, 2009
They asked us for our fishing licenses, which we didn't have because we were fishing coastal water. The officers ask us where we were fishing and we told them Harts Lake. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Return of water is welcome at Lake Sakakawea Jul 9, 2009
He said Game and Fish anticipates an increase in fishing licenses since higher lake levels coincide with such increases. He added everyones glad to see the increase of people going out and visiting the various recreation areas. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Open Forum: Thanks for a great Fourth of July Jul 8, 2009
Don't be surprised when the fishing licenses go up in price, or the hunting permits cost more, or the many other fees we pay, are raised to make up for the governor's misuse of a law from the 1930s that has only been used a few times in the history of the state of Minnesota. Of course, his national image will be enhanced with his "base" at the cost of all of us here in Minnesota. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Free fishing on the Fourth in NC Jul 5, 2009
Annual saltwater fishing licenses are 15 for state residents and 30 for non-state residents. License holders must be 16 or older. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Anglers skip DLNR rules meeting Jul 5, 2009
Attendees suggested the possibility of implementing mandatory recreational marine fishing licenses, being that Hawai i, unlike many other coastal states, does not require them. However, Hawai i has kept track of commercial catch and effort data since the early 1900s, according to the Hawai i Marine Recreational Fishing Survey. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
2009 Minnesota elk hunt applications Jun 28, 2009
Hunting license applications may be made at any of the 1,800 statewide locations where hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Hunters may apply individually or in parties of two. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Poaching pays for good guys Jun 26, 2009
In California, in a normal year 1,700,000 Californians buy fishing licenses third in the nation after Florida and Texas. This year California could sell two million fishing licenses, and countless thousands more fish from public piers where no licenses are required. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
New route prompts action Jun 16, 2009
LICENSE TIME: A reminder to anglers: Fishing licenses expire June 30. New ones may be purchased online through the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Web site at www3. (Nola.com -- Sports)
House Democrat leaders visit Jun 16, 2009
The concerns raised ranged from providing fee exempt hunting and fishing licenses to the disabled to expanding services for veterans. Healthcare was the most discussed issue on the legislators tour, Harrelson said after the meeting. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Sport Fishing Licenses Now Available Online May 27, 2009
-- California sport fishing licenses are now available for purchase online, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) announced Tuesday ... Fishing licenses are still available for purchase from authorized license agents ... With ALDS, DFG will expand availability to include hunting licenses by 2011, but for the time being, only sport fishing licenses are available. (KERO 23, CA)
Tri-Rail could suffer cutbacks due to funding drop May 23, 2009
"You have a budget where they are increasing fees for filing divorces, for getting married, for fishing licenses. I mean you name it, they increased it. But for one of the most important things that you could have had a fee increase for, and that is transportation, that would have generated $135 million, that would have been shared by the entire state of Florida, they didn't see the need to do that.". Now the regional Transportation Authority is appealing to Governor Crist to help keep Tri-Rail... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Letters to the editor (5/21/09) May 21, 2009
They use travel agencies, shop for trinkets and buy fishing licenses. Commercial fishing interests have lawyers and lobbyists to further their interest. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fish, Wildlife & Parks expects another big year May 14, 2009
With almost 417,000 fishing licenses issued in Montana in 2008, Montana Fish, Wildlife officials are expecting 2009 to be another big year for resident and visiting anglers. Stream fishing in Montana opens May 16. (Montana Standard, MT)
Notebook: Game Commission prepares for deer plan audit May 10, 2009
May 23 is one of Pennsylvania's two fish-for-free days when fishing licenses aren't required. (Adults without fishing licenses can always assist kids 12 and under as long as the adults remain near the kids and don't set the hook. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lawmakers work to set budget May 5, 2009
Notably absent are any increased fees for fishing licenses, a place lawmakers often look when doing budget repairs. Hansen, of South St. Paul, said legislators deliberately avoided raising angling fees this year. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Behind some numbers in SC's stimulus cash flap Apr 18, 2009
2 billion from other sources, such as fines, fees, college tuition and fishing licenses. In all, the spending totals $21. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
N.H. House passes bill requiring saltwater fishing licenses Apr 10, 2009
M/SUNNY Friday April 10, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Big Jumps in Taxes Loom in 10 States... Apr 9, 2009
While most states so far have managed to cope with dwindling cash by cutting spending and raising fees on things such as fishing licenses and car registrations, that is unlikely to be enough in the new fiscal years that generally begin July 1, many analysts said. "Income taxes and sales taxes are the go-to taxes when you really need to raise a lot of money," said Donald J. Boyd, who monitors states' fiscal health for the Rockefeller Institute of Government in Albany, N.Y.. (The Drudge Report)
Budget Fix Falls Heavily On Taxpayers Apr 2, 2009
In New York, the governor and Democratic leaders are seeking to close a $16 billion budget gap by raising income taxes on the wealthy, boosting fees for driver's, hunting and fishing licenses, and imposing higher sin taxes on booze and cigars. The criticism of the California taxes is that they are considered regressive -- hitting middle- and lower-income families harder than wealthier ones. (KSBW 8, CA)
TPWD Seeks Modest Increase to Licenses, Boat Fees Mar 27, 2009
Hunting and fishing licenses and boat registration and titling fees would all be affected by the 5 percent across-the-board increase ... Resident Super Combo Hunting and Fishing Licenses would go from $64 to $68. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bill would remove hunter requirement (59) Mar 25, 2009
We want the same thing implement POS for hunting and require display of the license, just as POS is used for fishing licenses and display is required. This would be consistent legislation for our state, she explained. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Press Release: Statement of an IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of the 2009 Article IV Discussions with Kiribati Mar 5, 2009
The fiscal deficit improved in 2008 reflecting mainly higher-than-expected revenue from fishing licenses but remains high (13 percent of GDP). As a result, A$ 25 million was withdrawn from the Revenue Equalization Reserve Fund (RERF), the principal source of budget financing. (IMF News)
State budget cuts impacting services Mar 3, 2009
The DNR, meanwhile, runs 31 field offices where counter workers sell hunting and fishing licenses. The sales would end at 24 of those offices beginning in March 2010. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
New fishing licenses go on sale on Sunday Feb 28, 2009
LANSING - The Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that new fishing licenses go on sale Sunday. The licenses are good from the date of purchase through March 31, 2010. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Hunting, fishing licenses passports to adventure Feb 27, 2009
It was known simply as Q s. I walked up to the gun counter, where they also handled the hunting and fishing licenses, and I pulled out my brand-new hunter safety card and asked for a hunting license. Then I must have surely put my paper route money bag on the glass display case and pulled out the few silver dollars that would have been necessary to buy a deer tag back in those days. (Missoulian, MT)
Kearns wrestling with state budget cuts Feb 19, 2009
He also said the Iowa Department of Natural Resources suggested a significant increase to the state's hunting and fishing licenses. Kearns said Culver has said now is not the time to increase those fees so the bill is all but dead. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Fish & Game lowers rate hike expectations Feb 12, 2009
Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:52 PM MST If the Idaho Legislature approves a request from the Idaho Fish and Game Department, some fees will increase, but the mainstay of Idaho anglers and hunters, resident combination hunting and fishing licenses, will cost the same. Idaho Fish and Game officials have submitted a revised proposal to the Idaho Legislature seeking a smaller revenue increase. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
