FISHING LICENSE

	FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION
For the latest and most updated information www.dec.state.ny.us	NEW YORK RESIDENTS A License is valid from October 1st through September 30th. Everyone must have a valid fishing license in their possession while fishing, except for - Persons under 16 years of age. In April 2009, the NYS legislature approved a license fee increase package. . The new fees will be in effect for purchases of all 2009-10 licenses. We will begin selling licenses on August 17, 2009. Please note the following changes: · All Lifetime Licenses and 2008-09 sporting licenses will remain available for the previous fees and with the previous age requirements through September 30, 2009. · The minimum age for Senior license types has been raised from 65 to 70.— Hunters currently 65 years or older may purchase a Senior Lifetime Sportsman License through September 30, 2009 for $50. · new Trapper Super Sportsman license provides all the privileges of a fishing license, big game and small game hunting license, trapping license, muzzle loading stamp, and turkey permit. · Deer Management Permits will not be free with the purchase of a Sportsman License, there will now be a $10 fee. Deer Management Permit Applications will now be free only to Junior Hunting and Junior Bow hunting licenses holders and to holders of Lifetime Sportsman Licenses purchased prior to October 1, 2009.
	Free fishing days Each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York State. During those two days, anyone can fish New York State waters, and no fishing license is required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the opportunity to sample the incredible fishing New York State has to offer. Since no license is required, it is a perfect time to take a friend or relative fishing. This year New York State’s Free Fishing Days are Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28.
	The following is a list of the fees for fishing licenses in New York State. License Type Fee (all 2008-09 Fee (all 2009-2010 NY Resident licenses till 9/30/09) licenses after 10/01/09) Old Fee New Fee Fishing $19 (16-64 years) $29 (16-69 years) Senior Fishing $5 (65+ years) $5 (70+ years) 7-day Fishing $12 $15 1-day Fishing $15 $5 Recreational Marine Fishing ____ $10 7-day Recreational Marine Fishing ____ $8 1-day Recreational Marine Fishing ____ $4 LIFETIME LIFETIME LIFETIME License Type Fee (all 2008-09 Fee (all 2009-2010 NY Resident licenses till 9/30/09) licenses after 10/01/09) Old Fee New Fee Fishing $350 (0-64 years) $460 (0-69 years) Fishing $50 (65+ years) $65 (70+ years) Recreational Marine Fishing ____ $150 Combination Fishing and Recreational Marine Fishing ____ $450 The Riga Town Clerk is a DEC selling agent. All licenses can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, payable with cash or check. If you would like to speak to someone in the clerk’s office please call 293-3880 ext 121. For other Department of Environmental Conservation information, check out its website at www.dec.state.ny.us. Kimberly Pape, Town Clerk