License requirements?

[srfishin15]

I turned 16 in november 2010, Do i need a license to legally fish at this time? or am I OK until April 30th? (which is when the previous years license would expire)

[Spearing Machine]

I beleive to be legal you needed one the day you turned 16, so back in November. I would definitely pick one up!

[srfishin15]

ok thank you.

[Ed Carlson]

Yes, it's "Day Of", so just go ahead and pick up your new permit for 2011.

[LegattoAD]

As the other folks said, yes, you need one. If you plan on buying a license every year, do yourself a favor, get the lifetime license at some point. It's more expensive compared to the individual license, but it's also the most valuable for you now since you are young. You'll save a lot of money in the long run.

[delcecchi]

As the other folks said, yes, you need one. If you plan on buying a license every year, do yourself a favor, get the lifetime license at some point. It's more expensive compared to the individual license, but it's also the most valuable for you now since you are young. You'll save a lot of money in the long run.

Unless of course you move to another state due to your career or whatever. Then the license is worthless, right?

[raymondk]

no it is always good doesn't matter where you move to......

[delcecchi]

Learn something new every day.

[Random guy]

no it is always good doesn't matter where you move to......

Now that would have saved my buddy that grew up in MN a bunch of money as he works lives in Fargo ND but hunts and fishes Minnesota and spends lots of cash on non-res license. Interesting and a good thought for young poeple before college, carrers or other intrests take them across the country as you will always come home to hunt and fish.

[tacklejunkie]

Is it true that even if you turn 16 in the middle of the season you then still have to buy a license?

[Spearing Machine]

Yes, that is the exact question the OP asked. No matter the time during the season, the day you are 16 you will need a MN fishing license.