Fishing Licensing Exams?

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(10-11-2012 06:59 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  

(10-11-2012 06:33 PM)OldTimer Wrote:  Such negative thoughts............ lighten up!

It really is supposed to be a fun pastime.

Yes there are jerks - but they are everywhere............. not just in angling.

If we had no salmon - all these complaints would vanish........... hmmmmm..............

And I personally believe that the overwhelming vast majority of anglers are nice law abiding guys just like us.

The glass is half full............... really really................

How many phone calls have you made to report things? ....................Truthfully.......... Not part of the solution........then......etc. etc.

If you don't agree - please advise the size of soap box you wish - for all your rants in public...............smile

Cheers,

OldTimer

LOL good one OT.

I know calls to the TIPS hotline don't seem to help, but if they get repeated calls about a certain area they definitely check things out.

I don't think implementing an exam for fishing licencing is a bad idea. I think it's a great idea and would show that Ontario is serious about conserving itself as the global freshwater fishing capital!

edit: they do this for hunting... why not fishing? why not? I know I'm one to complain about the onslaught of testing required to obtain a Drivers Liscence in Ontario. Nevertheless, I strongly feeling that a licencing exam and increased signage would help promote conservation.

edit2: I put this in a new thread as I would really like to hear everyone's feedback on this issue .

Well folks I think I have to disagree, not because it's not a good idea. But because I don't trust the government to enforce this without us paying more just to enjoy something that shouldn't be licensed in the first place. Just my opinion, and I'm entitled to it!