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Under current law anyone 15 years or older must possess a fishing license. HB 1431 would change the age to 19 years old or older.

http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1431.pdf?q=20210129112152

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2021, 11:32:34 AM »
  :chuckle:
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2021, 11:43:41 AM »
65 and over should be free 

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2021, 11:51:52 AM »
if at 18 they are old enough to vote and decide the fate of the country they are old enough to pay full price as adults. Now I could see raising to 16 but not above that.
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2021, 01:23:52 PM »
Ridiculous.

They are adults.  They should pay, in an effort to support the cause.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2021, 01:38:03 PM »
Kinda dumb really. I'm ok at 16 or even 18. But 19? And the state is usually sucking money like a vaccuum - what the heck?

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2021, 01:52:00 PM »
I like it.  Recruiting more people into hunting and fishing is a good thing.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2021, 02:02:43 PM »
that 18 year old better not be fishing from a canoe without his "canoeing" license
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2021, 03:00:17 PM »
I like it.  Recruiting more people into hunting and fishing is a good thing.

 Are they increasing the age for “youth” hunters?
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2021, 03:04:45 PM »
I like it.  Recruiting more people into hunting and fishing is a good thing.
Are they increasing the age for “youth” hunters?
No

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2021, 03:12:44 PM »
I like it.  Recruiting more people into hunting and fishing is a good thing.
Are they increasing the age for “youth” hunters?
No

 It was typed in my best sarcasm font. ;)
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2021, 03:39:20 PM »
I like it.  Recruiting more people into hunting and fishing is a good thing.

 :yeah:

I’m all for raising the age and especially getting rid of $5 “15 year old license” which is a waste of time.
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2021, 05:12:39 PM »
If that's the thinking I don't know why they wouldn't just go with 18 :twocents:
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2021, 05:27:23 PM »
I'm okay with it either way, but if they really want to encourage new fishermen they really need to just simplify the regulations.
 
There are many rivers that have four or more different sets of regulations depending upon which stretch of the river you are on; different seasons, bait and or lure restrictions, etc.. It's no wonder that experienced people just throw their hands up in disgust, not to mention new fishermen being discouraged.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2021, 05:50:35 PM »
I like it.  Recruiting more people into hunting and fishing is a good thing.

A good way to recruit people is with more opportunity. Not less for free. 😉

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2021, 06:32:18 PM »
that 18 year old better not be fishing from a canoe without his "canoeing" license

You beat me to it!
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2021, 12:21:58 AM »
I like it.  Recruiting more people into hunting and fishing is a good thing.

A good way to recruit people is with more opportunity. Not less for free. 😉

  :chuckle: This has nothing to do with recruiting young people! :chuckle:
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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2021, 08:35:30 AM »
if at 18 they are old enough to vote and decide the fate of the country they are old enough to pay full price as adults. Now I could see raising to 16 but not above that.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2021, 09:13:04 AM »
I'm okay with it either way, but if they really want to encourage new fishermen they really need to just simplify the regulations.
 
There are many rivers that have four or more different sets of regulations depending upon which stretch of the river you are on; different seasons, bait and or lure restrictions, etc.. It's no wonder that experienced people just throw their hands up in disgust, not to mention new fishermen being discouraged.

SO TRUE!  But didn't you see, the WDFW just went through a big process to "streamline" regulations.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2021, 09:21:01 AM »
I would be fine with them paying full price at 18. I think 19 is a stretch, but having to buy a license at full price for a 15 year old is BS.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2021, 10:38:44 AM »
I think the age should be consistent between hunting and fishing.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2021, 11:21:21 AM »
I think the age should be consistent between hunting and fishing.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2021, 10:31:27 AM »
I'm okay with it either way, but if they really want to encourage new fishermen they really need to just simplify the regulations.
 
There are many rivers that have four or more different sets of regulations depending upon which stretch of the river you are on; different seasons, bait and or lure restrictions, etc.. It's no wonder that experienced people just throw their hands up in disgust, not to mention new fishermen being discouraged.


 :yeah: :yeah:

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2021, 08:19:21 PM »
Good. Nobody can seem to make up their mind about a person's adult age anyway. Seen full prices start as young as 9, and somehow I'm financialy liable for some things till 24. Happy to not pay anything anymore. Full price hurts when a very busy teenager may only go out once.

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2021, 08:58:50 PM »
I say give them a free pass for as long as possible. Fishing and hunting. We all know most of them would rather be at home playing Madden or Super Mario... Dangle the carrot!

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Re: HB 1431 Would Increase Age for Required Fishing License from 15 to 19
« Reply #25 on: January 31, 2021, 11:11:51 PM »
18 and under are free under this proposal.  I don’t have an issue with this.  Most high school seniors turn 18 during the year and few are 19.


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