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Post by ridge on Mar 31, 2014 12:46:38 GMT -5
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2014 Contact: Christian LeSage, 517-284-5830 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815 Don't forget: New fishing license required April 1 The Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that a new fishing license season begins Tuesday, April 1, which coincides with the new regulation cycle. All 2013 fishing licenses are good through March 31, 2014. Michigan’s fishing licenses were restructured March 1. Anglers now have five options when making their purchases: Resident Annual - $26 Nonresident Annual - $76 Senior Annual (for residents age 65 or older) - $11 24-hour (resident or nonresident) - $10 72-hour (resident or nonresident) - $30 All fishing licenses are good for all species. Residents and nonresidents also can purchase the hunt/fish combo license for $76 and $266, respectively, that consists of a base license, annual fishing license and two deer tags. A base license is not required when purchasing just a fishing license. Revenue generated from the new fishing licenses will be invested into Michigan's fisheries, including greater access to world-class fishing opportunities, improving fisheries habitat in inland lakes and streams, and increasing the health and quantity of fish stocked in state waters. The DNR Fisheries Division depends primarily on funds received from license sales and federal excise taxes on fishing tackle to manage the state’s fisheries. Buying a fishing license, even if you do not plan to fish, can make a big difference to the future health of Michigan’s prized freshwaters. There are two simple ways to purchase a fishing license in Michigan: Visit a local license retailer or DNR customer service center and make a purchase in person. Use the E-License system website to buy a license online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit www.mdnr-elicense.com on your computer, smartphone or tablet to get started. For more information on fishing in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/fishing.
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Post by yesdeer on Apr 1, 2014 21:30:56 GMT -5
Wow, for the amount of fish I actually catch, I think an all you-can-eat perch dinner might be a more economical choice!
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Post by ridge on Apr 2, 2014 0:10:47 GMT -5
From my point of view it is criminal that non-trout fishermen have to subsidize the trout fishermen in order for them to get a break. I used to fish trout so I am not trying to be elitist with this issue. My apologies go out to our members that are offended by my statement. It is just my feeling that asking $26 to fish for sunfish and perch is too much when trout fishermen are paying less than they did last year.
Come the end of this month, I will be eligible for the senior discount. However all of the members of my family will be hit by this increase and if any of them decide not to fish due to the increase, it will be a large loss for me. The DNR continues to pander to the special interest groups such as TU and the charter fishing people. It is time for the regular folks that are forced to live on a limited budget to say enough, these are my resources too!
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Post by daappleknocker on Apr 2, 2014 6:23:09 GMT -5
I agree with you Ridge. It's the same as the 64% of deer hunters who ONLY hunted deer in the past are MANDATED to purchase a small game license this year. These non-elected State officials sure do a lot of mandating and at the same time raise our taxes. Is that even legal?
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Post by skully on Apr 2, 2014 7:18:30 GMT -5
I guess I'm the odd man out here.Although I fish for trout,I'll not complain about the monies being spent on trout stream stocking and habitat restoration because other fish and wildlife benifit from it bsides the trout.........But I do see your point...
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Post by ridge on Apr 4, 2014 0:35:43 GMT -5
I agree with you Ridge. It's the same as the 64% of deer hunters who ONLY hunted deer in the past are MANDATED to purchase a small game license this year. These non-elected State officials sure do a lot of mandating and at the same time raise our taxes. Is that even legal? The DNR submitted their plans to the legislature. Unfortunately the new structure was approved by vote and signed by the governor. So yes, I believe it is legal. This will certainly affect my voting in the fall. |
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Post by ridge on Apr 4, 2014 0:40:51 GMT -5
I guess I'm the odd man out here.Although I fish for trout,I'll not complain about the monies being spent on trout stream stocking and habitat restoration because other fish and wildlife benifit from it bsides the trout.........But I do see your point... I have no problem supporting habitat restoration and stocking efforts. It is the new pay structure with which I have a problem. |
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