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Mink Islander · 07-24-2006, 01:34 PM

I fished both Saturday and Sunday and was approached by NH F&G officers both mornings. Honestly, the first time I've been checked in the summer months in over 20 years on the lake. Very common when ice fishing. Nice to see the stepped up enforcement. I think it's terrific they ticketed your renter. Every fisherman knows they need a license to fish in NH and that money helps supports programs beneficial to the sport. Are there states that don't require licenses? I doubt it. I suspect he won't forget to buy the license next time.

In my weekend contacts, both F&G officers were very friendly, and didn't make me pull my trolling lines when they approached. They simply came close along side near enough while I trolled along so they could see into my boat, talk easily with me and could view my license (albeit from a distance). Couldn't have been more professional.

07-24-2006, 01:34 PM	#3
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Fish & Game Policing I fished both Saturday and Sunday and was approached by NH F&G officers both mornings. Honestly, the first time I've been checked in the summer months in over 20 years on the lake. Very common when ice fishing. Nice to see the stepped up enforcement. I think it's terrific they ticketed your renter. Every fisherman knows they need a license to fish in NH and that money helps supports programs beneficial to the sport. Are there states that don't require licenses? I doubt it. I suspect he won't forget to buy the license next time. In my weekend contacts, both F&G officers were very friendly, and didn't make me pull my trolling lines when they approached. They simply came close along side near enough while I trolled along so they could see into my boat, talk easily with me and could view my license (albeit from a distance). Couldn't have been more professional. Last edited by Mink Islander; 07-25-2006 at 05:49 AM.