Fishing Licensing Exams?

[MichaelAngelo]

(10-24-2012 01:00 AM)Chromance Wrote:  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!

I would also be weary of inviting further government involvement of my activities, but do you think that hunting should be licensed?

Also, does the act of obtaining a hunting licence stop the bad apples from poaching anyways?

Valid points made by you and beaser.

However, for those who are "on the fence" about caring about fishing regulations, at least they will be forced to read them and know they exist. Ignorance about fishing regulations is pretty rampant, from what I can tell at least.

Having regulation booklets available at tackle shops, wide in the open, with signs about $25,000 and $50,000 fines nice, big and bold would be a nice start .

I also didn't receive any copy of the regs when I bought my fishing license... like what!? The regs should come with your liscence and there should be a sticker on your outdoors card informing you to read the regs...

That's the least I can see the government doing to help the situation.