| Fishing is just one of the many forms of | | | | regulations. This license is neither |
| relaxation people do these days with either | | | | non-transferable nor non-refundable and is |
| friends or family. It is a time for bonding | | | | only valid for one year or season. |
| and a great escape from the pressures of | | | | |
| daily life. | | | | Since fishing licenses as mentioned earlier |
| | | | vary from state to state, a fishing license |
| To be able to fish, a person needs to get a | | | | can either be a resident license or a |
| fishing license since this is requirement by | | | | non-resident license. For one to qualify for |
| law and the regulations regarding fishing | | | | a resident license, that person must have |
| varies from one state to the other. | | | | resided in that certain location for a period |
| | | | of time such as 6 months, should be a local |
| In some states, 2 licenses are needed. One is | | | | tax payer , must be a registered voter, |
| called the Conservation license which is a | | | | purchased a vehicle and have a valid driver's |
| prerequisite before one can obtain a fishing | | | | issued from that state. In addition, one must |
| license. | | | | not possess or apply for any resident |
| | | | hunting, fishing or trapping privileges in |
| Getting a license to fish is quite different | | | | another state or country. |
| from the time a person needed to get a | | | | |
| drivers license. The person does not have to | | | | A non-resident can fish in another state as |
| take an exam or get a student's permit before | | | | long as the person is accompanied by someone |
| being issued one. | | | | who resides in that state. |
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| The Conservation license can be obtained from | | | | There is no age limit for anyone to acquire a |
| the Fish, Wildlife & Parks or FWP. This is | | | | fishing license. People both young and old |
| done by giving one's social security number | | | | can obtain it. Usually a person who is below |
| and other information that is requested. A | | | | 11 years of age can get a fishing license for |
| valid driver's license or any valid ID with | | | | free. People who are older than that have to |
| photo must also be presented for security | | | | pay a certain fee to acquire it. |
| purposes for the license to be processed. | | | | |
| | | | With the paper work in proper order, one can |
| The fishing license allows a person to fish | | | | just grab the proper gear, a boat and start |
| or possess any aquatic creature as long as it | | | | having some fun being close with nature. |
| is authorized by the state's fishing | | | | |