Proposed Changes to Seniors Licenses

[OldTimer]

(06-25-2014 08:54 PM)Eli Wrote:  I think everyone who fishes should have to purchase either a conservation or a sports license. Shouldn't matter if the person in question is 9 or 90. If you're fishing you're fishing, simple as that. One price regardless of age. I'm sorry to all low income seniors who will lose the opportunity to fish as a result of a licence fee, but there are poor people of all ages who do not receive any kind of special treatment. I was a student for seven years living in debt..where was my break?

What I'd really like to see is a mandatory course for anyone wishing to purchase a fishing license. Similar to what they do with hunting. The focus would be on safe fish handling and proper identification. Too many idiots keeping endangered "carp".

Sorry - I just cant support or fathom the need for kids and the handicapped to be required to buy a licence.

Current ~ seniors anglers have "paid the freight" at full pop for many decades and earned the over 65 freebie presented all that time. And I would imagine the majority were "poor students" along the way as well.

Cheers,

OldTimer