NY DEC considering a recreational saltwater license

[Bucksnbows]

I just got an emailed survey from NYDEC since I annually purchase both a hunting (and archery and turkey) license and freshwater fishing license as a non-resident in NY.  They are looking for input on support or lack thereof for a future saltwater fishing license.  I'm sure many others here have gotten or will be getting the same link.     

[GreeneHunter]

I received the Email and  Do Not Support it !

[Bucksnbows]

7 minutes ago, GreeneHunter said:

I received the Email and  Do Not Support it !

Don't know how others feel, but I supported it as I did in NJ which went with a free registry and now regrets that decision.  Hunting and fishing license fees, at least here in NJ, are put into the Dedicated Hunter and Angler Fund and Trenton politicians can't touch it.  Those funds go directly to the management of fish, game and non-game alike.  Saltwater has no fees currently in our two states, and the states suffer to cover expenses by lacking that revenue.  Also, the cost of the license is about the cheapest thing we spend our money on.  There is no bigger bargain out there IMO.  

[GreeneHunter]

30 minutes ago, Bucksnbows said:

Don't know how others feel, but I supported it as I did in NJ which went with a free registry and now regrets that decision.  Hunting and fishing license fees, at least here in NJ, are put into the Dedicated Hunter and Angler Fund and Trenton politicians can't touch it.  Those funds go directly to the management of fish, game and non-game alike.  Saltwater has no fees currently in our two states, and the states suffer to cover expenses by lacking that revenue.  Also, the cost of the license is about the cheapest thing we spend our money on.  There is no bigger bargain out there IMO.  

Well said ... unfortunately this is New York State ... Trust Not Want Not !

[Bucksnbows]

19 minutes ago, GreeneHunter said:

Well said ... unfortunately this is New York State ... Trust Not Want Not !

Does your state share hunting and fishing revenues with Albany or are you like NJ and it’s kept separate from our General Treasury if you know?  I’m just curious. 

[G-man]

I'd vote for it . Seems our oceans need some kind of regulation.

[Spysar]

Absolutely NO! I don't want to support the mismanagement of our ocean with our (rod and reel fishermen and women) money. If they want money, get it from the commercial fisherman , who are the real reason our oceans are decimated. I doubt NY would use the money for anything good. 

[Mike103]

Our saltwater fishing is not managed well. They allow the draggers to rape the inlets. 
 

Give more money to a state that is trampling our 2nd amendment rights??

Hell no.  

[Wolc123]

I would be for doing it like they do out in CA.  Require a license, except for on public fishing piers.  

Edited October 5, 2023 by Wolc123

[crappyice]

Don't I have a NY saltwater license already? Or maybe I just had to register for a free license? I recall but don't remember something like that... @Chef ?

[Bucksnbows]

1 hour ago, crappyice said:

Don't I have a NY saltwater license already? Or maybe I just had to register for a free license? I recall but don't remember something like that... @Chef ?

Free registry. 

[ATbuckhunter]

I'm not opposed to it. The money goes back to us in habitat management, so why not. Ill end up buying a lifetime anyway and never having to worry about it. 

[cas]

What habitat are they going to manage?  

Problems we have now could be addressed without more money from my pocket, but aren't. And not because they can't afford it. 

It's NY, more money is always better than less money. Even if they don't need it, they'll find a way to waste it. 

 

 

Edited October 5, 2023 by cas

[GreeneHunter]

The NYS Thruway was supposed to be payed off after 25 years and then no Tolls - Didn't happen !

The George Washington Bridge going over to New Jersey was supposed to be paid off after 25 years then no Tolls - Didn't happen !

The Lottery was supposed to generate enough income to eliminate School Taxes - Didn't happen !

Social Security was supposed to be independent of all other Funds - Didn't happen !

If they - Politicians - can figure a way to Re Distribute Funds they will ( given the chance ) !

( just wondering how many trolls will check what I just said ! )

 

[GreeneHunter]

Trust Not Want Not !