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grey zone · 06-06-2018, 09:06 PM

I think a 365 day license from date of purchase is long over due, can't tell you how many people I have told that it is not worth buying an annual license when it will only be good for a couple of months. Make non-resident fees substantial, I pay $105 for a two week non-resident AK license. Reinstate the saltwater only license for a reduced fee. Lastly, what did the DFG&W think was going to happen with the creation of MLPA's that have so improved our fishing!

Fiskadoro · 06-06-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skrilla

A license card you can swipe instead of a 10ft long piece of receipt paper..

Don't get me started. I loved the old paper, hate the new paper which can degrade.

Tigermidge · 06-06-2018, 10:14 PM

What really gets me is the regulation with unclear areas. and its up to you to figure it out.
Example: Lake Crowley Monument, where is it, what is it, (i know but most people don't) a map of closed areas or a special Regulation, easy to read. For the WHOLE state!!!!!!!

tak100 · 06-06-2018, 11:19 PM

I would introduce max size limits to keep those big breeders out there making more babies. Say 13-18-inch bass ok to keep, anything bigger or smaller goes back to breed (or whatever some scientist suggests).
I think this would really help the WSB and Halibut populations. Probably better than expensive hatcheries (which I am also happy to pay for).

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0102112241.htm

18 age limit is a great idea, become an adult and start paying. Help families fish together.

Pound for pound recreational fisherman spend way more dollars than commercial fisherman. Better fishing equals more participation equals more revenue for the DFG and the economy as a whole. Focus should be on protecting and enhancing recreational fishing.

And to reinforce my first point and some of the other suggestions, let the science dictate the fishing rules.

There is a way to get a discount on current fishing licenses, buy a lifetime license. You will at least not have to worry about future price increases.

PapaDave · 06-08-2018, 12:10 PM

Two things...

1. Good for 365 days.
2. Renewable cards, like a credit card, that can be updated.

Well, maybe three...

3. graduated fees for lifetime license based on age.

cabojohn · 06-08-2018, 01:12 PM

There should be a basic fish test before anyone gets a license to kill.
Identify species, laws, bounderies etc. Know before you go?
Kalifornia needs to set the bar hi by raising the cost of a license! $250-$1000.
Kalifornia anglers have the money...how about a kayak angler tax too?
Gotta pay to play.

jk-
IF i were to get another CA license I would like to see paper and digital accepted

Fiskadoro · 06-06-2018, 09:46 PM

I would not change much but....

On the lobster report card they should allow a longer window for reporting.

I.E. Not issue new cards until September, and you have through August to report your previous season catch. Several times it's slipped my mind and I missed the report deadline.

Another issue is New Years. I like the yearly license, I would like to see a 24 hr grace period. I once got checked after lobster fishing on NYE, and almost got a ticket for not carrying the new license on Jan 1.

seck66 · 06-07-2018, 10:50 AM

1. Perhaps a graduated price for lifetime fishing licenses based on the age of the licensee.
2. The plastic (non-paper) licenses are good, perhaps a step further would be something more convenient that can attach to a (rod, PFD, tackle box) so you're more likely to take it with you when you fish on a new platform. For example, moving from my kayak to a boat, if the license attached to a rod or my tackle box, I'd be less likely to forget it...
3. +1 for 365 day license from date of purchase. If Mexico can figure this out, so can we.
4. +1 for digital copy. Forgeries can be prevented if there’s an app on your phone that can digitally sign the license.

FISH11 · 06-08-2018, 08:23 AM

I support a license that is good for 365 days from when it is purchased, but no increase in pricing. Change the age to 18 and allow the use of a digital copy also. Increase the fines and jail time on poachers to generate more revenue instead charging more to law abiding fisherman.

06-06-2018, 11:19 PM	#4
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 152	2 Cents I would introduce max size limits to keep those big breeders out there making more babies. Say 13-18-inch bass ok to keep, anything bigger or smaller goes back to breed (or whatever some scientist suggests). I think this would really help the WSB and Halibut populations. Probably better than expensive hatcheries (which I am also happy to pay for). https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0102112241.htm 18 age limit is a great idea, become an adult and start paying. Help families fish together. Pound for pound recreational fisherman spend way more dollars than commercial fisherman. Better fishing equals more participation equals more revenue for the DFG and the economy as a whole. Focus should be on protecting and enhancing recreational fishing. And to reinforce my first point and some of the other suggestions, let the science dictate the fishing rules. There is a way to get a discount on current fishing licenses, buy a lifetime license. You will at least not have to worry about future price increases.

06-08-2018, 12:10 PM	#5
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,460	Two things... 1. Good for 365 days. 2. Renewable cards, like a credit card, that can be updated. Well, maybe three... 3. graduated fees for lifetime license based on age. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

06-08-2018, 08:23 AM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,637	I support a license that is good for 365 days from when it is purchased, but no increase in pricing. Change the age to 18 and allow the use of a digital copy also. Increase the fines and jail time on poachers to generate more revenue instead charging more to law abiding fisherman. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-06-2018, 09:06 PM	#1
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	I think a 365 day license from date of purchase is long over due, can't tell you how many people I have told that it is not worth buying an annual license when it will only be good for a couple of months. Make non-resident fees substantial, I pay $105 for a two week non-resident AK license. Reinstate the saltwater only license for a reduced fee. Lastly, what did the DFG&W think was going to happen with the creation of MLPA's that have so improved our fishing!

06-06-2018, 10:14 PM	#3
Tigermidge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lakewood, Ca Posts: 172	What really gets me is the regulation with unclear areas. and its up to you to figure it out. Example: Lake Crowley Monument, where is it, what is it, (i know but most people don't) a map of closed areas or a special Regulation, easy to read. For the WHOLE state!!!!!!!

06-08-2018, 01:12 PM	#6
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	There should be a basic fish test before anyone gets a license to kill. Identify species, laws, bounderies etc. Know before you go? Kalifornia needs to set the bar hi by raising the cost of a license! $250-$1000. Kalifornia anglers have the money...how about a kayak angler tax too? Gotta pay to play. jk- IF i were to get another CA license I would like to see paper and digital accepted

06-06-2018, 09:46 PM	#7
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	I would not change much but.... On the lobster report card they should allow a longer window for reporting. I.E. Not issue new cards until September, and you have through August to report your previous season catch. Several times it's slipped my mind and I missed the report deadline. Another issue is New Years. I like the yearly license, I would like to see a 24 hr grace period. I once got checked after lobster fishing on NYE, and almost got a ticket for not carrying the new license on Jan 1.

06-07-2018, 10:50 AM	#8
seck66 Junior Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Diego, on a good day west of shore Posts: 13	1. Perhaps a graduated price for lifetime fishing licenses based on the age of the licensee. 2. The plastic (non-paper) licenses are good, perhaps a step further would be something more convenient that can attach to a (rod, PFD, tackle box) so you're more likely to take it with you when you fish on a new platform. For example, moving from my kayak to a boat, if the license attached to a rod or my tackle box, I'd be less likely to forget it... 3. +1 for 365 day license from date of purchase. If Mexico can figure this out, so can we. 4. +1 for digital copy. Forgeries can be prevented if there’s an app on your phone that can digitally sign the license.