If you own an RV or camp, odds are you likely fish too. And that’s great because I love to fish as well!
Fishing licenses are generally very cheap and easy to get. Sometimes you can even get them for FREE. The best place to find out how much a license cost is on the internet or potentially even at your local tackle shop. You can also check with your state’s wildlife agency for more information about obtaining a fishing license in your area.
Most states have different types of licenses depending on how long you plan on fishing, what type of fish you want to catch, and where you will be fishing. For example, some states require a special trout stamp if you want to fish for trout in certain areas.
I recommend getting the longest-term license available so you don’t have to worry about renewing it yearly. A one-year license is usually sufficient for most people.
A fishing license is a big responsibility, not just a piece of paper. It shows that you’re taking responsibility for your actions and that you’re willing to follow the rules and regulations. It also shows that you’re respecting the fish and their habitat.
If indeed you’re not able to get a license for free, all the money you spend on it goes back into conserving your State’s fish and habitat.
Free and Discounted Fishing Licenses
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The good folks at Tackle Village put together the following data to help disabled anglers get FREE and DISCOUNTED fishing licenses. What a great group they are!
The below comprehensive list includes all U.S. states and their discount status. If you click on the state name, you’ll be brought to the state’s online location, where you can find more information and apply/register.
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State | Status |
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Alabama | Discounted |
Alaska | n/a |
Arizona | Exempt if blind |
Arkansas | Discounted |
California | Exempt |
Colorado | Exempt |
Connecticut | Exempt |
Delaware | n/a |
Florida | Exempt |
Georgia | Discounted |
Hawaii | Exempt |
Idaho | Discounted |
Illinois | Exempt |
Indiana | n/a |
Iowa | Exempt |
Kansas | n/a |
Kentucky | Discounted |
Louisiana | Exempt |
Maine | Exempt |
Maryland | Exempt if blind |
Massachusetts | Exempt |
Michigan | n/a |
Minnesota | Exempt |
Mississippi | Exempt |
Missouri | Exempt |
Montana | Discounted |
Nebraska | Discounted |
Nevada | Discounted |
New Hampshire | Discounted |
New Jersey | Exempt if blind |
New Mexico | Discounted |
New York | Exempt if blind |
North Carolina | Exempt if blind |
North Dakota | Discounted |
Ohio | Exempt |
Oklahoma | Exempt |
Oregon | n/a |
Pennsylvania | n/a |
Rhode Island | Exempt |
South Carolina | Exempt |
South Dakota | Discounted |
Tennessee | Discounted |
Texas | Exempt |
Utah | Exempt |
Vermont | Exempt |
Virginia | Exempt if blind |
Washington | Discounted |
West Virginia | Exempt |
Wisconsin | Discounted |
Wyoming | Discounted |
"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
-- Andre Gide