MN fishing lic made easy

[Lee Borgersen]

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                                                           Aug.31, 2015

 :fishing2: Minnesota fishing licenses made easy

 "Hey, let's go fishing!" No license, no problem if you visit www.mndnr.gov/fishmn. No smart phone, also no problem, just call instant license at 888-665-4236. That's right, you can purchase your license online or via phone call and start fishing today, and it's that easy.

"Licenses being readily available online or by phone support the Department of Natural Resources goal to make outdoor recreation more accessible to the public" said Col. Ken Soring, DNR Enforcement Division director. "Buying a license can take place wherever the person has cell phone coverage and no longer requires a trip to town."

From July 1-22, DNR conservation officers issued 89 citations for angling without a license which carries a fine of about $185 plus restitution for any fish in possession and the fish will be forfeited. However, you can avoid those consequences and support fisheries and habitat management by purchasing an angling license (resident adult season license is $22, $10 for a 24-hour license; nonresident adult season license is $45, $12 for a 24-hour license).

The DNR reports that online sales are on the rise. So far this year about 1-million licenses have been sold. Of that amount 9,513 were purchased on mobile devices. That compares to 2.3- million licenses sold in 2014, including 13,212 that were mobile license sales.

"The popularity and convenience of online shopping continues to increase and that's why the DNR has the 'shop DNR' link/Web Page," Soring said.

So enjoy a relaxing day of fishing and feel good about supporting Minnesota's fishing heritage, purchase that license, follow the regulations (which can also be found at www.mndnr.gov/fishmn), and help conservation officers protect natural resources by reporting violations at #TIP on cell phones or 800-652-9093.