Fishing Licenses
August 19, 2011 
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Fishing Licenses
To be able to fish, a person needs to get a fishing license. The laws regarding fishing vary from one state to the other. In some states, 2 licenses are needed. One is called the Conservation license which is a prerequisite for obtaining a fishing license.
The time required for getting a fishing license is a lot different than getting a drivers license and it's a lot easier too. No exam or learners permit is required.
The license can be obtained from your Department of Natural Resources or similar agency. Different states have different names for these departments.
The fishing license allows a person to fish or possess any aquatic creature as long as it is authorized by the state's fishing regulations. This license is neither non-transferable nor non-refundable and is only valid for one year or season.
Since fishing licenses as mentioned earlier vary from state to state, a fishing license can either be a resident license or a non-resident license. For one to qualify for a resident license, that person must have resided in that certain location for a period of time such as 6 months, should be a local tax payer , must be a registered voter, purchased a vehicle and have a valid drivers issued from that state. In addition, one must not possess or apply for any resident hunting, fishing or trapping privileges in another state or country.
A non-resident can often fish in another state as long as the person is accompanied by someone who resides in that state.
There is no age limit for anyone to acquire a fishing license. People both young and old can obtain one. Usually a person who is below 11 years of age can get a fishing license for free.
