Fishing License

[tkwalker]

Originally Posted by Pookie

Isn't that just like the State...

35 million over-run in taxes from the 4th qtr, and they want to ding us just 'cause they can.

Gasoline hasn't been this low since before Katrina, and Haslam wants to jack up the taxes on fuel, and he has John Schroer standing right beside him on the matter.

Pooikie, Just like Mick T says and like I have stated many times before ... TWRA is not a bureaucracy it is an agency ... it is only funded by what it takes in as far as revenues ... Licenses, fees etc ... And thank God for that!! Even So I know there is politics involved ... It is less treacherous than our political Government, which the populous is trusting less and less , day by day !!.,.. especially in the past 6 years ... <'TK><

[TNtroller]

Originally Posted by Heiny57

What if you drop your phone in the water?

icloud??? on the assumption you have a iphone, or possibly photobucket.

[JeffsLowe]

I always buy the Sportsman License - not only covers all my fishing, but all my hunting and TWRA area fees too. An added bonus is putting in for all the hunting draws; motivates me to try out new areas that I might otherwise not.

Like last season - got drawn for Williamsport and not only ended up with a nice little buck, but found some new fishing holes as well.

[jad2t]

Originally Posted by JeffsLowe

I always buy the Sportsman License - not only covers all my fishing, but all my hunting and TWRA area fees too. An added bonus is putting in for all the hunting draws; motivates me to try out new areas that I might otherwise not.

Like last season - got drawn for Williamsport and not only ended up with a nice little buck, but found some new fishing holes as well.

I got mine yesterday. 2014 was the first year since I was a kid that I decided to finally put the fishing rods down some weekends and get the shotgun and go hunt. I hunted only small game - squirrels, rabbits, and doves but had a lot of fun and ate some good meals. This year I've definitely got all those and turkey and deer on my radar so the Sportsman license is definitely the way to go.

The more time I spend in the management woods, the more I appreciate all the work TWRA does out there and am glad to pay the license cost.

[JeffsLowe]

Originally Posted by jad2t

I got mine yesterday. 2014 was the first year since I was a kid that I decided to finally put the fishing rods down some weekends and get the shotgun and go hunt. I hunted only small game - squirrels, rabbits, and doves but had a lot of fun and ate some good meals. This year I've definitely got all those and turkey and deer on my radar so the Sportsman license is definitely the way to go.

The more time I spend in the management woods, the more I appreciate all the work TWRA does out there and am glad to pay the license cost.

Yes sir! And having lived/hunted/fished in other states and provinces, I can say I REALLY appreciate the job the TWRA does, as the contrast can be striking. In many other areas the sportsman are treated like the bad guys, just necessary evils existing only for "harvest management" and "revenue generation". Not so here in TN - really impressed with the job they do.

Seems to be a Southern thing - as Alabama, KY, etc,, are all pretty good too. Indiana is bad but tolerable, Illinois is terrible, and Ontario…..seriously….sometimes its like dealing with fish gestapo. Literally. Have been through road checkpoints, trick questions when they check your car, etc.. Several times had them fly in land in the middle of nowhere to check us - which is stupid because the outfitter wouldn't put you in unless you were legal. Even had them check us doing shore lunch and give us a ration because the skin wasn't on the fish before it went in the grease. And now it seems they care more about wolves than hunters...

Oh well = sorry for the ramble - just wish this weather would break so I can get outdoors instead of hanging around the computer.

Yup major TWRA fan here.

So I oppolgize in advance if it was, but if you are planning on purchasing a standard fishing license do it soon because prices per. TWRA are increasing about $4.00 per license soon.

[MNfisher]

All the increases will be implemented July 1st. You have until then to get the existing rate. They go up anywhere from a few dollars on the smaller license to $30 on the sportsman.


Mike

[SalmonDaze]

Originally Posted by JeffsLowe

Yes sir! And having lived/hunted/fished in other states and provinces, I can say I REALLY appreciate the job the TWRA does, as the contrast can be striking. In many other areas the sportsman are treated like the bad guys, just necessary evils existing only for "harvest management" and "revenue generation". Not so here in TN - really impressed with the job they do.

Seems to be a Southern thing - as Alabama, KY, etc,, are all pretty good too. Indiana is bad but tolerable, Illinois is terrible, and Ontario…..seriously….sometimes its like dealing with fish gestapo. Literally. Have been through road checkpoints, trick questions when they check your car, etc.. Several times had them fly in land in the middle of nowhere to check us - which is stupid because the outfitter wouldn't put you in unless you were legal. Even had them check us doing shore lunch and give us a ration because the skin wasn't on the fish before it went in the grease. And now it seems they care more about wolves than hunters...

Oh well = sorry for the ramble - just wish this weather would break so I can get outdoors instead of hanging around the computer.

Yup major TWRA fan here.

I won't add to the other States rankings, but one thing for sure: Ontario is beyond stupid; as is the entire Canadian outdoor Gestapo. I could go on all day about the boundary waters throughout the north.

[Pookie]

Originally Posted by tkwalker

Pooikie, Just like Mick T says and like I have stated many times before ... TWRA is not a bureaucracy it is an agency ... it is only funded by what it takes in as far as revenues ... Licenses, fees etc ... And thank God for that!! Even So I know there is politics involved ... It is less treacherous than our political Government, which the populous is trusting less and less , day by day !!.,.. especially in the past 6 years ... <'TK><

It doesn't mean anything now...the legislature is NOT going to revisit the fuel tax issue anyway, this session anyway.

[Headhunter]

I wish it was 50 or maybe even a 100 dollar tag to target rockfish and hybirds for fishing, whether keeping a legal limit or catch and release. It would be a plus and help the fishery.

[jad2t]

Originally Posted by Headhunter

I wish it was 50 or maybe even a 100 dollar tag to target rockfish and hybirds for fishing, whether keeping a legal limit or catch and release. It would be a plus and help the fishery.

Why would anyone want to pay an extra 50 or 100 dollars for that?

[SAMBOLIE]

Originally Posted by Headhunter

I wish it was 50 or maybe even a 100 dollar tag to target rockfish and hybirds for fishing, whether keeping a legal limit or catch and release. It would be a plus and help the fishery.

That reminds me of those who claim we should pay more income tax.

If you feel strongly about paying more you can simply send them a check. I doubt it will be returned.

For some (most) the license are already too expensive. Stocking programs and some other management areas do cost money to operate. The casual fisherman and hunter receives little benefit from TWRA. What does the TWRA do to make hunting/fishing more productive on private property? My experience is that the catch ratio or fishing has decreased. I know this is not the TWRA fault, however it has decreased IMO.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by ttitan27

Here is a link to a thread on another forum. The person responding to my question (im Dbllunger on that forum) is a very, very knowledgeable person that retired just a few weeks ago from many years of service with the TWRA. His name is Steve Nifong. Some folks here may know him.

Looks like we can keep our $21 guys. It was proposed but never passed.

http://www.tndeer.com/forums/viewtop...?f=31&t=302754

Thanks for that info. Interesting why it was in print from the first post?

[FloatNFish]

Originally Posted by Headhunter

I wish it was 50 or maybe even a 100 dollar tag to target rockfish and hybirds for fishing, whether keeping a legal limit or catch and release. It would be a plus and help the fishery.

Stirring the pot?

[TNBronzeback]

Originally Posted by Headhunter

I wish it was 50 or maybe even a 100 dollar tag to target rockfish and hybirds for fishing, whether keeping a legal limit or catch and release. It would be a plus and help the fishery.

I guess im not clear on the logic behind that. If the sole purpose behind that is to provide added revenue for the fish/game funding, the smart money would be to go after a more popular game fish, like bass. Some of these weekend tourneys that happen from early spring well into winter would generate tens of thousands of dollars a year based on the per person per year @ $50-$100.
In no way am i suggesting that for all you bass guys, but if revenue is the main goal from that suggestion, i would think it makes sense to go after a money making species. And now that TWRA has listened to the bass community and have a more widespread florida strain stocking plan in place, that just makes more sense.
just my 2 cents worth.