new tax

[oneforthepan]

Attention Saltwater Anglers

The new National Saltwater Angler Registry was launched by the federal government on Jan. 1, 2010, and will require virtually all saltwater recreational anglers in the United States (including Virginia) to call each year and register. The program is an effort to build a complete and accurate "phonebook" to better contact anglers to obtain catch information directly from them. Registration can be done through a toll-free number, 1-888-674-7411, or online at CountMyFish.noaa.gov. Anglers will be required to provide their name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and the regions where they intend to fish, although they will not be restricted to fishing only in those regions and will not be required to register separately for each region in which they fish. There will be no charge to register until 2011, at which point an annual registration fee of about $25 a year will apply. All fees collected through this federal program will go to the U.S. treasury.

Those exempted from Registry requirements are: anglers under the age of 16; those who only fish on licensed charter, party or guide boats; hold a Highly Migratory Species Angling permit; or hold and are fishing under a valid commercial or subsistence fishing license or permit. The National Saltwater Angler Registry is a federal, not state, requirement. State fishing license fees will continue to be required. For more information on the Registry, please go to CountMyFish.noaa.gov. A Virginia Marine Resources Commission report to the General Assembly on the subject can be found in the following document: SJR Report (PDF

[ncnat]

Next thing you know they are going to tax you according to how many fish you catch.

[Chasing Ghosts]

you guys that buy an NC Saltwater are already covered and do not have to register

At least that's the way I ready the law

[ncnat]

That's the way I read it too. I don't understand the $25.00.

[gilby1955]

nat someone has to pay for all of that feul AirForce 1 is burning flying all ove the know world. make me just sick and i dont saltwwater fish yet.

[hawkman]

Next thing you know they are going to tax you according to how many fish you catch.

:D Don't worry, you won't have to pay any taxes. :D

[ncnat]

:D Don't worry, you won't have to pay any taxes. :D

I'm pissed because one day I'm gonna screw up and catch something.:D

[hawkman]

I'm pissed because one day I'm gonna screw up and catch something.:D

Like Hank Parker says, "I just wish you could catch a fish." I would pay the taxes to see you catch something.

[Squid Row]

The fed government is exerting more control over fresh water now too, so don't be surprised if the federal fish banners start on your favorite lakes too

Are you all aware that the fed government just submitted a proposal to ban all bottom fishing from Florida to nearly the NC border?

Or that there is a proposal to ban fishing in parks that are part of the National Seashore (Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout)

Join the march on DC February 24th!

Let me know if anyone wants more info.

[pete]

I'm pissed because one day I'm gonna screw up and catch something.:D

nowadays you either catch something tthats to small, or too big....never inbetween :D