Do You Risk Not Getting A License? 2024
crankbait2009 reply :
let's paint a picture.....
let's say, you travel a lot for work (outise the state you reside) and some of the locations you go have a body of water pretty close by. If you go on this trip and want to wet a line for an hour or so, would you without a fishing license?
knowing that you will most likely not be fishing for more than an hour from the shore in the lake/river/stream, would you fuss with getting a license or do you just go and hope for the best of not getting stopped?
BrianinMD reply :
There is no reason to knowingly break the law, these actions are why fewer and fewer places allow fishing. Follow the rules or don't do the activity. If you don't agree with a specific law try to get it changed.
Siebert Outdoors reply :
No, a several hundred dollar ticket is not worth 10 dollars for a one day license.
MarkH024 reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 12:26 AM, Siebert Outdoors said:No, a several hundred dollar ticket is not worth 10 dollars for a one day license.
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crankbait2009 reply :
i agree, thats what i live by here at home. when people wanna go fishing, the first thing i say is "get a license".
i havent done this act, but was just getting others thought on it
Felix77 reply :
I travel a ton for work and bring my travel stuff with me when I have the potential to fish.
I WISH the licenses were just $10 for a day. In some states the non resident rates are double or triple that. It does get expensive but I do it.
Caught some bass in Dallas these past few days! 
A-Jay reply :
You can buy them on line. Could not be any easier.
It starts and ends with Character.
There is Pride in doing the right thing.
Especially when you're the only one who knows.
A-Jay
Missourifishin reply :
Doing it legally is the right thing to do. Plus that ticket is a lot more expensive than the license. I think in the situation you described you need to decide if you want to get a license or fish, or if fishing for such a short amount of time is even worth getting a license and going at all. But doing it without a license is not the way to go.
J Francho reply :
I don't risk it anywhere.
tomustang reply :
Would be nice to have a legally All-State fishing license, if they existed.
Some states have ridiculous charges for temp licenses, by the time you're done finding good places to fish it's too late and a waste of money.
Felix77 reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 1:22 AM, tomustang said:Would be nice to have a legally All-State fishing license, if they existed.
Some states have ridiculous charges for temp licenses, by the time you're done finding good places to fish it's too late and a waste of money.
Had this happen to me in Cali. Bought a license for 3 days and I spent way more time trying to find a place than fishing. Sucks but it happens.
senile1 reply :
If you are a guy like me with no redeeming values or morals, you disguise yourself as one of nature's creatures to avoid paying for the license.
Raul reply :
Let´s paint this picture:
A law abiding citizen will do what is right EVEN WHEN NOBODY IS THERE TO ENFORCE THE LAW
shimmy reply :
and the reality of the thread here is if anyone endorses doing otherwise, the thread will be shutdown.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 1:54 AM, senile1 said:If you are a guy like me with no redeeming values or morals, you disguise yourself as one of nature's creatures to avoid paying for the license.
I don't claim to be a saint, as the scenario is painted fishing for an hour or so, I go fishing. I bet many others would too regardless of what they say. An extended stay is a different story.
What, no one goes 5 mph over the speed limit?
roadwarrior reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 1:55 AM, Raul said:Let´s paint this picture:
A law abiding citizen will do what is right EVEN WHEN NOBODY IS THERE TO ENFORCE THE LAW
We're not closing the thread, but the policy is still intact:
We are absolutely against any form of illegal fishing
and will not allow any such threads or posts advocating such activity.
All such posts are deleted. In addition, any material or posting that
advocates or discusses illegal activities, with or without the intent
to commit them, is prohibited.
The key phrase is "advocating such activity". I don't see any "intent" here.
jignfule reply :
I guarantee you if I was the one fishing illegally for five minutes a fish cop would show up there in four minutes.
AK-Jax86 reply :
Someone told me that police can not ask you for a fishing license so as long as the fish and game police don't get you your fine.
I would just carry my home state license and if I was travelin and the fish police came they probably wouldn't hassle you since you have a license in your home state, if they did they take their jobs way to serious
FishinDaddy reply :
We go on a vacation on the water out of state somewhere every year. The licenses (3) are in the boat before we leave.
If you are going to use a resource you should help fund it.
Todd2 reply :
I was on vacation in Florida a few years back. I found a little park with a lake, then went to a local bait shop and bought the license. I bet I hadn't been fishing 15 mins and a CO pulled up and checked me. I wouldnt risk it.
J Francho reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 4:06 AM, AK-Jax86 said:Someone told me that police can not ask you for a fishing license so as long as the fish and game police don't get you your fine.
I would just carry my home state license and if I was travelin and the fish police came they probably wouldn't hassle you since you have a license in your home state, if they did they take their jobs way to serious
Good luck with that plan....NYS DEC Police will confiscate everything used in the process of catching fish. How do I know? A pair of guys took illegal limits of steelhead, stored them in their camper. Guess what? Camper, truck, rods, reels, and all the rest of their stuff taken, and they were sentenced to a jail term. They also cannot get a get a license in NY, and I believe more than half the states have reciprocity rules.
wisconsin heat reply :
If it was only for a short period of time, and my intent of being out of state was not fishing, I'd probably just pass on that opportunity.
AK-Jax86 reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 4:24 AM, J Francho said:Good luck with that plan....NYS DEC Police will confiscate everything used in the process of catching fish. How do I know? A pair of guys took illegal limits of steelhead, stored them in their camper. Guess what? Camper, truck, rods, reels, and all the rest of their stuff taken, and they were sentenced to a jail term. They also cannot get a get a license in NY, and I believe more than half the states have reciprocity rules.
Well then that must be FL police I have had them called on me a few times they come and run my license for warrants and that's it. They don't even ask me for my fishing license.
AK-Jax86 reply :
Franco I lived in NJ the cops down here are totally different FL has mall security cops NJ/NY think they are SWAT
tholmes reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 4:06 AM, AK-Jax86 said:Someone told me that police can not ask you for a fishing license so as long as the fish and game police don't get you your fine.
I would just carry my home state license and if I was travelin and the fish police came they probably wouldn't hassle you since you have a license in your home state, if they did they take their jobs way to serious
Wrong on both counts, at least in Kansas. Any state, county or municipal L.E.O can enforce any state law in his jurisdiction, including fish and game laws.
An out-of-state resident license is not valid in Kansas either.
Tom
Ratherbfishing reply :
One time, after a long drive to get to an out-of-state lake, it was getting late and we wanted to fish for just a few hours. Knowing that we were going to be there several days, we considered just fishing and then, in the next morning, purchasing licenses. But we decided to do the wise, and legal thing and get the licenses immediately. Sure enough, not 3 minutes out of the ramp, a game warden stopped us and asked for our licenses. So, whatever rationale one might use for not getting a license, it's not worth it. Same goes with birth control.
AK-Jax86 reply :
I'm sure it's different from each state lol I was simply saying if you had an out of state drivers and fishing license and are in Kansas on a trip I doubt they would hassle you is all I am saying. Maybe in Kansas since they have nothing to do they might bother you jkOn 10/5/2013 at 4:34 AM, tholmes said:Wrong on both counts, at least in Kansas. Any state, county or municipal L.E.O can enforce any state law in his jurisdiction, including fish and game laws.
An out-of-state resident license is not valid in Kansas either.
Tom
K_Mac reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 5:25 AM, AK-Jax86 said:I'm sure it's different from each state lol I was simply saying if you had an out of state drivers and fishing license and are in Kansas on a trip I doubt they would hassle you is all I am saying. Maybe in Kansas since they have nothing to do they might bother you jk
I can't speak for Kansas, but if you show a DNR agent a Florida drivers and fishing license while fishing in Illinois you will not be happy with the reaction.
I traveled for years in my job, and at times had the chance to fish with local guys. I always bought a license. A couple of times the experience did not justify the expense, but it was just the cost of choosing to fish out of state. While I am certainly no saint, I completely agree with FishinDaddy that if you are going to use a local resource, paying to help fund it is the responsible thing to do.
I once made the choice to fish with an expired boat sticker that I had forgotten to renew. I told my wife we had fished the lake dozens of times and never even seen a DNR agent. We had not been on the water 30 minutes when they arrived. The fine was more than the sticker and I paid both...
jessejames556 reply :
From my understanding, most states natural resource departments use license funding to protect wildlife and the fisheries we enjoy so much. That is the one time I do not mind paying the government money.
AK-Jax86 reply :
Lol this concept is too complex I think.
Bottom line just like speeding you MAY get caught and if you do it is up to the officer if he will issue a citation or not, that's pretty clear.
I know plenty of people who don't have fishing licenses me I figure I might as well have it eventhough I may never need to use it... Like insurance coverage lol
Felix77 reply :
If you plan enough to bring your gear when you travel you can plan to get a license too. No excuse.
I use the opportunity to visit a BassPro in the area. If you are truly pressed for time then buy it before the trip online.
Crookedneck reply :
Integrity ~ Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking!
aquaholic reply :
As I first started typing this out, i was going to say i would risk it if for only a half hour or hour. But as i thought more and more its too big of a risk. Here in indiana they can impound your vehicle ,and take all your equipment. Not to mention the fines involved. Just doesnt make much sense to risk all that for an hour.
David P reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 4:24 AM, J Francho said:Good luck with that plan....NYS DEC Police will confiscate everything used in the process of catching fish. How do I know? A pair of guys took illegal limits of steelhead, stored them in their camper. Guess what? Camper, truck, rods, reels, and all the rest of their stuff taken, and they were sentenced to a jail term. They also cannot get a get a license in NY, and I believe more than half the states have reciprocity rules.
This is for keeping illegal limits of STEELHEAD. Two big no-nos, the illegal limits and of a popular sport fish. Certainly they do not go to these measures for being from out of state and casually dipping your line in the water while on vacation.
I do not condone any illegal activities whatsoever, but I would be SHOCKED if a ranger would go to any such extremes, assuming you provide proof of being from another state, and even better, proof of having a license in that state. California has some of the stiffest penalties and fines, and I have seen people busted without a license countless times with frequently being let go with no fine, or at the worst a ticket.
Long Mike reply :
I fish out of my home state quite a lot. Over the last nine years I have never seen a Game Warden in any of the lakes I have fished. One might think that I would be tempted to forgo the inconvenience of getting a license. I'm not. Texas and Oklahoma have reciprocal agreements for us Seniors. I don't need a license to fish in Texas, but I always buy one. It's my small contribution to the DNR's budget.
DogBone_384 reply :
I get my license every year. The hunting/fishing/salt water licenses cost about $70 depending on what endorsements you want. That's not even a tank of gas & not worth risking getting your gear confiscated in addition to fines.
BTW - it's only about state revenue in most cases. Weigh the license cost versus potential penalties.
J Francho reply :
Well, scoff all you want. Come to New York with the attitude that you'll just take the ticket. If you cross my path, be advised I have several DEC Econ officers on speed dial. I don't tolerate that crap one bit.
JellyMan reply :
I have done it a few times. But the fact that your money goes to helping keep the waters clean and fishable is the most important thing. There are a lot of bogus costs around for services these days but a fishing license helps us all. You know where your money is going... for the most part.
Wether you fish with a license out of state for a few hours or not is up to you but again, when you pay for a license, it helps us all as fisherman.
Anybody who wants to refute the fact that revenue from fishing licenses do not translate into fishery management is wrong due to the fact that I personally know individuals who work in this field. Not saying the money is "all" there, but it is definitely "there".
On another note, if it is private water, then No. No way would I dish money for that. Kinda like paying taxes to the Federal Gov during a shut down. "Ehem". Just saying.
David P reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 1:17 PM, J Francho said:Well, scoff all you want. Come to New York with the attitude that you'll just take the ticket. If you cross my path, be advised I have several DEC Econ officers on speed dial. I don't tolerate that crap one bit.
Assuming this is towards me... Seems you went a little far to threaten me on a forum when no where in my post did I say I fish without a license, or that I would. I for one have never fished without a license... I was just saying your "story" of jail time and truck/camper being seized is a little far fetched and not typically what happens to someone caught simply fishing without a license.
rockchalk06 reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 2:20 PM, David P said:Assuming this is towards me... Seems you went a little far to threaten me on a forum when no where in my post did I say I fish without a license, or that I would. I for one have never fished without a license... I was just saying your "story" of jail time and truck/camper being seized is a little far fetched and not typically what happens to someone caught simply fishing without a license.
And you know this how? It's a serious question BTW.
Does it happen as much as taking a trophy buck illegally, probably not. Doesn't mean it won't happen or is "far fetched" it's the law and you can be punished more severely in different areas. My area now they will most likely cut you a fine and tell you to pound sand. Back home, it's a different story. You may be going home naked and broke.
Some people take their hobby more serious than others. People who violate the law screw up the hobby even more for those of us who love it. Some take it more personal than others.
You need to sit down and read the definition of threaten. Sounded to me like a blanket statement for anyone breaking the law, not directed at you.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 2:20 PM, David P said:Assuming this is towards me... Seems you went a little far to threaten me on a forum when no where in my post did I say I fish without a license, or that I would. I for one have never fished without a license... I was just saying your "story" of jail time and truck/camper being seized is a little far fetched and not typically what happens to someone caught simply fishing without a license.
The scenario is fishing for an hour or so without a license while being in another state. I believe in that case the person fishing is most likely catching and releasing, not keeping illegally sized or out of season fish. Sure it's possible the fisherman could indure the full wrath of the law, but most likely a ticket or a suggestion to quit fishing and leave. If I saw someone just fishing, would I ask them to produce a license, I don't think so.
aceman387 reply :
I would buy a license. I go fishing to relax,i don't think i would have peace of mind knowing i could be stopped and checked at any given moment. On a side note, i was coming home from fishing the other night and i had a guy in front of me with a Illinois conservation plate with a fish on it roll down his window and fling out a soda can or a beer can along the road.I don't get people sometimes.
wngan9447 reply :
They take your equipment here in Massachusetts. The DCR guys here can usually peg the people without licenses by the equipment you're using. Or at least know the chances of someone fishing with a higher end rod and reel will have a license.
Forget the fines.... I wouldn't be able to live with myself if they took my gear.
Yes I would buy the license. I rather do research on buying the license then doing research on the penalty.
David P reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 2:46 PM, rockchalk06 said:And you know this how? It's a serious question BTW.
Does it happen as much as taking a trophy buck illegally, probably not. Doesn't mean it won't happen or is "far fetched" it's the law and you can be punished more severely in different areas. My area now they will most likely cut you a fine and tell you to pound sand. Back home, it's a different story. You may be going home naked and broke.
Some people take their hobby more serious than others. People who violate the law screw up the hobby even more for those of us who love it. Some take it more personal than others.
You need to sit down and read the definition of threaten. Sounded to me like a blanket statement for anyone breaking the law, not directed at you.
Really not going to get into this or make it more than it needs to be. Jail time for being on vacation and casually fishing? Sounds extreme when I have witnessed people caught without a license and being let off entirely. All I was saying was taking illegal limits of fish is different than the original posters question. The worst I have ever heard is taking the rod and reel you're using, not jail or seizing a vehicle.
As for your last sentence... Scoff all "YOU" want...Sure seemed it was aimed in response to someone's comment, not a blanket statement. "If you cross my path" ...
Not trying to argue by any means. I for one buy my license wherever I go. And if it wasn't a statement from francho toward me, than it's entirely my mistake and a misunderstanding.
nascar2428 reply :
I'm sure most of us would not risk driving a car without a license, so why risk fishing without a license?
Caylub reply :
To me it seems like if I buy the license I probably won't ever get asked to show it. If I don't buy it there is a 100% chance I will be asked to show it. That's just my luck though.
Brian6428 reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 5:35 PM, aceman387 said:I would buy a license. I go fishing to relax,i don't think i would have peace of mind knowing i could be stopped and checked at any given moment. On a side note, i was coming home from fishing the other night and i had a guy in front of me with a Illinois conservation plate with a fish on it roll down his window and fling out a soda can or a beer can along the road.I don't get people sometimes.
This.
senile1 reply :
I buy licenses in all states where I fish. It is just the right thing to do and I think just about everyone here probably agrees and does the same. Not only is it right because it is the law, but as FishinDaddy stated, we should support the resources we use. Heck, I'll support resources I don't use.
J Francho reply :
Not a direct threat to anyone in particular, just those that think it's not a big deal. We have a ton of poaching up here in NY, and a few guys that don't care can ruin things.
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deaknh03 reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 6:11 PM, wngan9447 said:They take your equipment here in Massachusetts. The DCR guys here can usually peg the people without licenses by the equipment you're using. Or at least know the chances of someone fishing with a higher end rod and reel will have a license.
Forget the fines.... I wouldn't be able to live with myself if they took my gear.
Yes I would buy the license. I rather do research on buying the license then doing research on the penalty.
They CAN take your equipment, but more often than not, you get ticketed. I have been witness to it more than once.
KyakR reply :
On 10/5/2013 at 11:05 PM, senile1 said:I buy licenses in all states where I fish. It is just the right thing to do and I think just about everyone here probably agrees and does the same. Not only is it right because it is the law, but as FishinDaddy stated, we should support the resources we use. Heck, I'll support resources I don't use.
I had a guide one time up who was moonlighting from his job as a warden.......he told me a bunch about how stretched he and the other COs were, not only enforcing game laws but doing all they do out of sight to assess and protect the fisheries up here. $ is tight these days in our state budget and Fishing and Wildlife are the first "non-essential" areas to take the hit. They tried to compensate last year by getting the public to help assess wild brookie populations in remote lakes they didn't have time or money to do themselves. Makes me sad. I got a lifetime license but still felt guilty cause I caught a break . Long story short: we all take care of the fisheries.....or not.
whitwolf reply :
It's something I wouldn't think twice about. If I'm fishing I'm licensed;like others have said in this thread, it"s not only the right thing to do It's a peace of mind thing.
Darren. reply :
What whitwolf said.
Just do it, it'll save you potential headaches and hundred $$ +/- possibility in fines if caught.
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
I do buy it every year... I just picked up my new one for the year yesterday.. but this summer I was working a lot and forgot to pick it up and got caught any a private pond up the road from my house... will never do that again... btw that's the only.time.I never fished with out my liscince.. NEVER.....................
wngan9447 reply :
On 10/6/2013 at 12:07 AM, deaknh03 said:They CAN take your equipment, but more often than not, you get ticketed. I have been witness to it more than once.
Correct. They can... but I wouldn't give them the choice.
deaknh03 reply :
On 10/6/2013 at 3:44 AM, wngan9447 said:Correct. They can... but I wouldn't give them the choice.[/quote
right on!
Bankbeater reply :
First off I would buy a license no matter where I was fishing. Secondly, If I was traveling on business I don't think my employer would like it if I snuck out to go fishing.
Snakehead Whisperer reply :
On 10/6/2013 at 3:47 AM, Bankbeater said:First off I would buy a license no matter where I was fishing. Secondly, If I was traveling on business I don't think my employer would like it if I snuck out to go fishing.
This is where the topic truly becomes a grey area 
Felix77 reply :
Who said anything about sneaking out? That's a whole other subject.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I currently have licenses for 4 different states in my wallet (KS, MO, AR, and OK). On top of that I have several permits for different counties, or individual lakes, and 2 different year pass stickers for ramps on the windshield of my truck. If I'm going fishing I'm going to do my best to make sure I have everything I'm supposed to have before I hit the water. Not only do I feel like it's morally the right thing to do, but if I get caught without one it could have serious repercussions at work.
SirSnookalot reply :
This thread has taken some other directions and that's ok, but it is not about planning a fishing outing, poaching or even keeping legal fish caught without a license. It's about taking a little bit of time out to wet a line and I'm assuming C&R when totally different activities are the main focus. If I were on business trip I probably would not even have a rod with me.
Zach Dunham reply :
Always buy a license because you are supporting and funding care of the fisheries you are getting to use.
Mytoyzfishing reply :
I buy a liscence anytime I travel and fish. Its not worth the fine or any other penalities. And on my home lake I get stopped all the time and one of the first things they ask for is to see you liscence. I have a budy who was bank fishing and did not have a one and they finned him and took his gear.
A-Jay reply :
A-Jay
Hyrule Bass reply :
i say buy the license, it will just help you avoid having a major headache if you get caught without a license. now i have read that Virginia and NC have a reciprocal license agreement for Lake Gaston. But i havent seen if its for boaters or if it applies to shore fishing too. a couple times i have went shore fishing for cats there in NC without a NC License but did have a valid VA License. Im not sure it was applicable to shore fishing though, i havent read its not. But this last time i went to NC back over Labor Day weekend, i went and got an NC License just to be sure. Seen two game wardens ride by several times on a boat. Eventually they went into a cove around the corner from where me and bro in law were fishing, docked their boat, and snuck up on us by land. It was dark out, and we never heard nor saw them coming until they were 15 feet away and clicked on a flashlight and announced themselves. was a simple license check, all was good and they were on their way. the bad part about all of it was, it was the perfect chance for me to ask for clarification about the reciprocal agreement and if my virginia fishing license was good to use for bankfishing from shore in NC at Lake Gaston, and i totally forgot...
A-Jay reply :
A-Jay
J Francho reply :
Lose your privilege to fish in one of these states, and you lose it in all: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Interesting, fishing without a license is a misdemeanor in NY.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
You have to buy a license to fish?
Who knew? 
SirSnookalot reply :
On 10/7/2013 at 10:15 PM, SPEEDBEAD. said:You have to buy a license to fish?
I don't, 1 perk of the golden years.
A-Jay reply :
On 10/7/2013 at 10:15 PM, SPEEDBEAD. said:You have to buy a license to fish?
Who knew?
Only if you catch fish - so you're good.
A-Jay
buzzed bait reply :
On 10/7/2013 at 10:08 PM, J Francho said:Lose your privilege to fish in one of these states, and you lose it in all: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Interesting, fishing without a license is a misdemeanor in NY.
Evidently it's a misdemeanor in NC as well. We went fishing this past weekend for my bachelor party on Lake Fontana and one idiot in the group didn't have his license. We got stopped by the game warden and he got a ticket for $215 and the officers said it was a misdemeanor and would be on his record. I am fortunate enough to have a lifetime license in NC, but even in other states I never go fishing without a license, never worth it.
BadBassWV reply :
I always purchase a license, I wish they would come to the lake I fish and check licenses There are several that fish without one. I remember one time going on the first day of trout fishing. I was fishing a small creek that had a deep hole where I had caught trout before. Two guys came and asked if I minded them fishing along with me, I didn't object and we fished for a little while before the game warden pulled up and got out of his car. He came down to where we were and asked us to show licenses, One of the guys threw down his Rod and cut out running. Game warden a younger guy cut out right behind him yelling for him to stop. In the mean time the other guy laid his rod down and walked of into the woods. About a hundred yards down the creek the guy running stopped and pulled out his license and showed the game warden, turns out his buddy who had walked away didn't have a license. The game warden didn't even bother to check mine he just got in his car and left.
Fish Murderer 71 reply :
x2On 10/5/2013 at 12:36 AM, A-Jay said:You can buy them on line. Could not be any easier.
It starts and ends with Character.
There is Pride in doing the right thing.
Especially when you're the only one who knows.
A-Jay
B@ssCrzy reply :
I always have a license. Peace of mind makes any fishing experience well worth the small cost of a license.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 10/8/2013 at 6:15 AM, BadBassWV said:I always purchase a license, I wish they would come to the lake I fish and check licenses There are several that fish without one. I remember one time going on the first day of trout fishing. I was fishing a small creek that had a deep hole where I had caught trout before. Two guys came and asked if I minded them fishing along with me, I didn't object and we fished for a little while before the game warden pulled up and got out of his car. He came down to where we were and asked us to show licenses, One of the guys threw down his Rod and cut out running. Game warden a younger guy cut out right behind him yelling for him to stop. In the mean time the other guy laid his rod down and walked of into the woods. About a hundred yards down the creek the guy running stopped and pulled out his license and showed the game warden, turns out his buddy who had walked away didn't have a license. The game warden didn't even bother to check mine he just got in his car and left.
So the guy I'm assuming got arrested for fleeing and eluding and obstruction so his buddy wouldn't get a ticket??
Hyrule Bass reply :
On 10/8/2013 at 8:39 PM, Bluebasser86 said:So the guy I'm assuming got arrested for fleeing and eluding and obstruction so his buddy wouldn't get a ticket??
the game warden would have no way of actually knowing the guys buddy didnt have a license.
tugsandpulls reply :
if im outta state and on someones private property that i know i wont get a license
NC_Bass6 reply :
I always buy a home state license but ill be honest if it was for an hour or two for one day i probably wouldt. not to be cheap but just too much of an inconvienence
J Francho reply :
In NY, DEC Econ and Police are spread thin. This means the likelihood of getting caught is low....but on the flip side, if you do get caught, they nail you to the wall.
J Francho reply :
On 10/8/2013 at 10:22 PM, Grayson_Collins said:I always buy a home state license but ill be honest if it was for an hour or two for one day i probably wouldt. not to be cheap but just too much of an inconvienence
How inconvenient would this scenario be? $200 fine + misdemeanor on your record in NC.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/248988-fishing-without-license-north-carolina.html
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
On 10/8/2013 at 10:30 PM, J Francho said:In NY, DEC Econ and Police are spread thin. This means the likelihood of getting caught is low....
but on the flip side, if you do get caught, they nail you to the wall.but on the flip side of that the real measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he wouldn't get caught.
Fixed that for ya J.
J Francho reply :
True story.
aquaholic reply :
On 10/9/2013 at 1:12 AM, SPEEDBEAD. said:but on the flip side of that the real measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he wouldn't get caught.
Fixed that for ya J.
I disagree about it being a measure of a mans character, everyone has moments of weaknesses. And if it wasnt for people breaking the law we would still being paying taxes to England.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
^ LOL, you really went there? 
<------claps hands three times and screams "Goodnight Irene!!!"
J Francho reply :
Yep. Our position is simple here. Absolutely no form of illegal activity will be promoted here, fishing or otherwise.
Thanks.
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