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Francesca Knowles wrote:Here's a bit of good news, I hope:
You don't need a State fishing license to fish in ANY U.S. National Park.
You do have to obey the rules per seasons, limits etc. for whatever State the park is in, though.
I think you better recheck the rules. "A valid Colorado fishing license is required for all persons 16 years of age or older to fish in Rocky Mountain National Park. No other permit is necessary; however, special regulations exist. It is your responsibility to know and obey them." That is from the Park's Website.
Yellowstone does not require a state license but, "A Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit is required to fish in the park. Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to purchase either a $15 three-day permit, a $20 seven-day permit or a $35 season permit."
Each park is different, so check the rules!
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Francesca Knowles
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trailertraveler wrote:Francesca Knowles wrote:Here's a bit of good news, I hope:
You don't need a State fishing license to fish in ANY U.S. National Park.
You do have to obey the rules per seasons, limits etc. for whatever State the park is in, though.
I think you better recheck the rules. "A valid Colorado fishing license is required for all persons 16 years of age or older to fish in Rocky Mountain National Park. No other permit is necessary; however, special regulations exist. It is your responsibility to know and obey them." That is from the Park's Website.
Yellowstone does not require a state license but, "A Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit is required to fish in the park. Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to purchase either a $15 three-day permit, a $20 seven-day permit or a $35 season permit."
Each park is different, so check the rules!
Yikes!
Could I have been any "wronger"???? 
I'll change my original post...
Thanks for the correction, TrailerTraveler!
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edited 02/09/12 12:23pm by Francesca Knowles *
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JAY-LEN: To each their own come to charges for non resident licences. Some states go by reciprocity while others charge whatever it is they charge. Non resident licences are NOT cheap - at least not in the 8 or 9 states I have licenses in.. Here in Oregon $160 for an annual full fishing/shell licence - Washington is even MORE darn expensive.
This is ONE issue where I favor federal government involvement - one fee covers all fishing, all state - in other words, a NFL - a National Fishing Licence. I know I know that is a pipe dream but what the heck, I am retired, full timing, and if I want to dream a little dream.. why not!
So yes, your fishing habit (read MY habit) is expensive - there are alternatives; we could also learn to knit, knitting needles can't be all that expensive!
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Quote:So yes, your fishing habit (read MY habit) is expensive - there are alternatives; we could also learn to knit, knitting needles can't be all that expensive!
I knit...no the needles are not expensive, but then, there is the yarn 
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DianneOK wrote:Quote:So yes, your fishing habit (read MY habit) is expensive - there are alternatives; we could also learn to knit, knitting needles can't be all that expensive!
I knit...no the needles are not expensive, but then, there is the yarn
The main difference between a knitter and a fisherman is that the fisherman MAKES UP the "yarn"! 
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Beats the heck out of paying property tax. 
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"..fisherman MAKES UP the YARN".....Now that is FUNNY!
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Is it expensive? For me, fishing was more expensive when fulltiming because I preferred to fish out of a fully equipped/nice bassboat. And, if I couldn't transport the boat, I would hire a guide AND boat.
I decided that fishing, the way I wanted to do it, was more important than fulltiming. Coincidently, my wife decided it was more important to do quilting, in her preferred way, than fulltiming.
My fishing license cost is $12, and it's for all of Texas and the Louisana side of Toledo Bend. I can hitch up the boat, and drive 30 minutes down to Calaveras Lake, and catch fish,....like this one a few days ago:
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I've fished all of the states we've spent time in as full timers, and each time I buy the annual non-resident license. It's not cheap, but it's less than full tank of gas in an SUV most times. This year we'll be in Oregon, and the non-res license is over $100, plus around $15 for the shellfish license - but over the course of three months, I'll have a lot of fun, get to eat some great saltwater fish, be able to pick mussels and dig clams....well worth the price. BTW, if you spend time in Texas, buy the annual pass for $60 and you can fish for free in any state park or state park that has a boundary on the water, including places like Goose Island on the bay near Rockport. Of course, if you catch fish in Texas, it's mandatory that you deep fry them. Think "chicken fried" fish.
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