LowKey
01-23-2010, 10:57 PM
New rules Jan 1 2010 for those who fish saltwater in seashore states have to register either with the Federally approved State Licensing system or if the State has no licensing system, with the Federal government at this website.
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/
This year, registration with the Feds is free.
If you fish in MA, NH, and Maine, like I do, you have to register with the Feds..
Here's the FAQ
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/faq_registry.html
Here's a map that explains which states require Federal registration to fish on their shores or waters off their shores.
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/aboutus/organization/who_needs_angler_registry.html
You don't have to report your catch (yet) but you do set yourself up for a random phone call to ask you about your fishing habits....
Can anyone foresee a ban on recreational saltwater fishing? Or is that just thinking the sky is falling again?
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/
This year, registration with the Feds is free.
If you fish in MA, NH, and Maine, like I do, you have to register with the Feds..
Here's the FAQ
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/faq_registry.html
Here's a map that explains which states require Federal registration to fish on their shores or waters off their shores.
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/aboutus/organization/who_needs_angler_registry.html
You don't have to report your catch (yet) but you do set yourself up for a random phone call to ask you about your fishing habits....
Can anyone foresee a ban on recreational saltwater fishing? Or is that just thinking the sky is falling again?