Monday, January 01, 2007

NC Saltwater Fishing License Starts Today

North Carolina's new saltwater fishing license program starts today and saltwater fishermen are now required to have one to fish the state's coast. The law establishing the license was passed in 2005 and estimates on sales have climbed as high as 15 million. While that number may be on the high side, no one doubts that the revenue gathered will be significant. Lucky for fishermen, much of the funds raised by the new saltwater license will be used to their benefit on projects such as habitat development and improved access. The new

saltwater fishing license is available online and from WRC license agents. Saltwater licenses cost $15 for NC residents and $30 for nonresidents. People who bought lifetime sportsman licenses before 2006 are exempt from buying the saltwater fishing license, a resident adult lifetime saltwater license now costs $250. Tickets for fishing without a license will be a $35 fine and $110 court costs but the Wildlife Resources Commission has said that it will issue warnings for a "while" to help educate the public. Details on the license are available from the NC DMF.

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