Retired or fixing too

[helpme]

If im retired or fixing too,and the wife and I want to take a road trip and see some of the other states, and I wanted to take my fishing gear with me to do some fishing in a number of different states we pass thru. do we need to buy an out of state lic. in every state we fish in. and if you have too. Why cant they allow any one who retires who pays the cost of there fishing lic in the state there from to use it in any state in the union. because they may only take a road trip once in there whole life time and at least give them that privalidge. Any thoughts or comments on this is welcome.

[Cane Pole]

Your state will let you fish for free the rest of your life, but the other states, well, they want money. 65 don't count if you cross the sate border. You can get day permits from lots of states.

Google the states up and look at the state fishing permits.

[Gator Bait]

That would be cool. If other states would let you fish for say 1 week a year on your home state license. But alas, everyone wants to gig you for a few dollars from the tourist.

[frank lawhead]

Your state will let you fish for free the rest of your life, but the other states, well, they want money. 65 don't count if you cross the sate border. You can get day permits from lots of states.

Google the states up and look at the state fishing permits.

Not so in ILL

[Cane Pole]

Not so in ILL

Can't fish free?

[helpme]

I can asure you that if they done that for the 65 and older ppl. they would double the amount in other revenue for the few fish that was caught by the visiting retirees. Ill stay in my own state and not spend a dime in the other states if i have too.

[PawPaw Gene]

Helpme, In La. you only need to by a daily license. Still not the deal you want but better than having to pay for the whole season. I'm just about in that boat myself.
"gene"

Non-Resident (NR) Recreational Fishing Fees

Basic Fishing Season $60.00
Basic Fish Trip - 1 day $5.00
Saltwater Season $30.00
Saltwater Trip - 1 day $17.50
Charter Passenger (3-day) $5.00
Charter Skiff (3-day) $30.00

["G"]

A lot of states you can buy out of state permits for one day, three days, or 7 days. I get three day permits when I go to Tennessee to fish. Its not that big a deal.

[helpme]

I still think they should give any one who has worked all there life and retires some things free, but there not going to give any one any thing. I know its not a big deal but some ppl that is on a very small fixed income, those things might encourge some one to get out and see some new sights before its too late.

[gabowman]

Even with lower rates you'll still watch where your pennies goes after retiring. You may get to fish your neighboring states under recipocal agreements (if there is any) with your current liscenses but that's about it. Everywhere else you'll have to pay.