Tough shit.
Get over it.
I did.
New York State DEC again exploring requiring saltwater fishing license
By Mark Harringtonmark.harrington@newsday.comMHarringtonNews Mark Harrington, a Newsday reporter since 1999, covers energy, wineries, Indian affairs and fisheries.
Updated September 26, 2023 5:47 pm
WHAT TO KNOW
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is exploring the prospect of requiring saltwater anglers to buy a license to fish in state marine waters.
A survey on the DEC website suggests the license would be “no less” than $10 a year, and would “enhance angling opportunities and support management of key species.”
The DEC enacted a similar fee in 2009, but it was repealed in 2011 by an act of the State Legislature.
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/dec-saltwater-fishing-license-dnphgk0h
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NOTE: This is a SALTWATER fishing license.
I'm a"HARD 'NO'".
IIRC, last time, they didn't even take in enough money to pay for the wages and offices that were CREATED JUST FOR THIS.
THIS IS A DE-FACTO TAX ON RECREATIONAL FISHING
NO MORE GOV'T 'PERMISSION-SLIPS
PS: MOTHERFUCKERS NEVER REFUNDED MY FEE ($10)