Hey, fishermen (and fisherwomen!) and hunters! Tell us: Do you have a current fishing or hunting license? Both? Neither? If you do, how often do you go fishing or hunting, and where was the last place you went? Tell us in the comments, please!
Did you know that South Dakota has the highest number of residents with hunting licenses out of all the states? 24.1 percent of all residents have a hunting license. That’s a lot! The state with the least amount of licenses? California, where only 0.7 percent have a license.
As far as fishing licenses go, Texas holds the number one spot, followed by California and Florida. Interesting!
I answered no, not currently, but we’ve had them this season out of state. We generally don’t fish in our home state so we buy the shorter period non-resident licenses where/when needed.
In KY if you are a senior you can get a hunting/fishing license for something like $12. We get them every year but never manage to go fishing (sigh.) But then, we aren’t normally home. Sometimes we will get an out of state fishing license as we travel, but usually we are doing other things.
My wife and I both have fishing. In Arkansas when you turn 65 you can get a life time license.
A lifetime fishing license…
Lifetime hunting and fishing plus Deer hunting; archery and firearms in my state. I also purchase out of state fishing when traveling. I don’t always get a lot of use with the out of state license but I have the option of fishing if I want to.
Got a fishing license two years ago and fished twice, my poor old tired hands would not allow me to tie flies on the line so I gave up.
Florida residents over 65 only need FL driver’s license or state Id for any hunting or fishing.
No current licenses. I hunted for many years but now I am old and rusty (reminds me to clean my iron…)
Wife usually has a fishing license but I don’t go on those trips and this year she has been sick.
I do not need a fishing license any longer due to my age
Free fishing here. Never had a hunting license and saw no logic or reason to kill God’s creatures.
What about the fish you catch, even if you practice catch and release you’re still inflicting pain on the fish. You need to read the Bible where God created all animals to serve man, either to work or provide food.
have you asked the fish if they feel pain? Have they told you? besides, fish is good eatin’ (except carp, unless smoked)
The Bible also said slavery was okay.
And no, Bob, we don’t need to ascribe to your religion just because you say so.
When I lived in AL 27 years I owned 15 acres with 10 of them in woods and I didn’t need a hunting license to hunt on my own land. Now living in TN, and 78 years young my bad knee keeps me from walking very far and especially through the woods.
I do have a lifetime hunting and fishing license. In Arkansas when you turn 62 you can purchase the lifetime license. My husband and I love to hunt and fish. I love hunting more than he does. We eat what we kill or donate to someone who will eat it. Getting ready for deer season is my favorite time of fall.
Not until October, when I turn 65, and get a big discount. Then I’ll get both.
We always have a current hunting and fishing license. Never know what you want to do.
I have a Lifetime Free Florida Hunt/Fish Saltwater/Freshwater License. It doesn’t get any better than that!
My husband is an avid fisherman, so there are 3 annual licences, TX, WI and ID. Then there were 2 short term licenses for MT and ND. This covered most of our summer trip, I think he finally got fished out and half of our freezer is full of fish. I do wish there was a federal license for people over 62 or 65.
No
We own a property where we can fish and hunt and our state doesn’t require a licence for your own property. I have bought a temporary nonresident fishing one when we travel when needed. Most of those are 3-5 day only.
I have a Virginia fishing license, because you can stay up to 14 nights FOR FREE on Virginia Wildlife Management areas if you are doing an approved activity. And as they all have a river or pond, it’s my ‘excuse’ for free boondocking throughout the state. And I get a chance to drown a few worms while I’m enjoying the quiet.
I’ve done the same thing in several states
Don’t have a hunting license because I don’t want to kill any type of animal anymore. Don’t have a fishing license currently but might buy one next year depending on where we travel.
Fish aren’t animals?
I bought a lifetime Iowa fishing license when I turned 65. Now that I’m 72 and retired I’m going to put it to better use than just a spot in my wallet.
right now we manage an rv park in port lavaca, texas but our domicile is south dakota so we are classed as non residents and those licenses are pricey. However, in the state parks no license is required and our park happens to have 5 stocked fishing ponds. so we’re ok.
I do have a Wild Rice Harvest license.
I don’t have the patience to hunt or fish.
It’s easier to let Tyson and Cargill do the killing for me.
Fishing is boring and after Iraq, I don’t have the heart to hunt a critter again.
I gave up fishing and tried catching instead. Ranger advised me that cherry bombs were illegal for that. Now I hike instead.
Gave up fishing when I found out it was more fun to kiss girls than fish LOL.
I don’t need either in Florida since I am over 65 and a resident.
I don’t eat fish or like game but I’ll sit on a river or lake bank with a pole with line, bob, and a weight on it to watch it bob up and down. No hook, no worm so no need for a license.
In Delawfare, no license requires over 70, only a FIN Which is free online.
Couldn’t live with out them. My son’s and I are avid hunters and fish fresh and salt water. My daughter upland bird hunts and now one of my granddaughter’s has taken up hunting and is well on her way in success. Nothing like a fresh filet of haddock you’ve caught or a venison steak,burger or jerky from your fall harvest. Now have done both myself for 50+ years and with my children 30+ years. Enjoy all the outdoors has to offer with RV travel.