License Help....WalleyDan?

[fishinmedic]

Hi all, I having a problem getting a fishing license for a German exchange student living with me. The problem isn't on the DNR side, it's on the bait shop side. I can't find a store that knows how to deal with a passport, while at the same time issuing a MN resident license. I talked to the DNR and they told me that their computers are set up for this issue, I just can't find a clerk that knows how to set it up. According to the DNR he needs a resident license, not an out state/country one. I was wondering if anybody had any ideas. I live in the Deerwood area and was planning on travelling up WalleyeDan's way this weekend to pick up tickets for the ice fishing contest. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.

FishinMedic

[stmichael]

Sorry, I am not walleydan, but...

I would try going to the DMV, they should be able to help you out. At least they should have access to the right resources.

[walleyedan]

Sorry, I'm not Walleydan either (I'm Walleyedan). I will talk with Sherree at S&W Bait and see what she has to say. We have had people from all over Creation out fishing and there have only been a couple of times where they weren't able to get a license. I would guess she would be able to handle it. But I will talk to her and get back to you.

Walleyedan

[walleyedan]

I just talked with Sherree, it sounds like he will have to get a non-resident fishing license and she can do that by using his passport.

Walleyedan

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dan- I could be wrong on this... and maybe its different for people from across the sea.. but I thought students could get resident fishing licence?

[Jim43]

Loopholes created by the new system make it tough for

exchange students. Should call the DNR office and ask about it.

[Orlip]

The regulations do state that a (non resident) student spending a full term school year may purchase a resident license with proof of student status.

[shintz]

If your exchange student gets a student ID card from the school they are attending and shows it to a license distributor, that should work. I know when I went to college in WI, all I had to do was show them the school ID card and my driver’s license. They used the drivers license number as their hunter ID number and I got all instate privileges. MN may be different (and obviously more difficult) but it is worth a shot.

[fishinmedic]

Dan, sorry for the typo. According to the DNR, he does qualify for a resident license. As stated before, I just can't find a clerk that can process it. I'll be in Brainerd this weekend, have to take my VPG back to Gander and get a new one (short in the battery line). I'll pop up to S&W to get my contest tickets and talk with Sherrie.

fishinmedic

[marine_man]

You could also try to get the license online through the MN DNR:

https://www1.wildlifelicense.com/mn/

marine_man

[PiedmontAngler]

The folks at Gander in Brainerd/Baxter can help you as long as you get there Friday during the day. They said they'd need to call for a lic# from the DNR office. Bring as much ID as possible.