NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

I'm assuming all you guys have to do this?



Most Maryland Sal****er Fishermen Will Need
To Register With NOAA Beginning January 1, 2010

The Sal****er Angler Registry is part of the Improved Data Program
to help protect long-term sustainability of recreational fishing


Under a new federal law, most Maryland sal****er fishermen will be
required to register with the new National Sal****er Angler Registry
before they go fishing next year.

Beginning January 1, 2010 Maryland Sal****er Fishermen will have to
register if they:
" Fish for or catch anadromous species in tidal waters; these
are fish like striped bass, shad, or river herring that live in the
oceans but spawn in fresh water, OR
" Fish in federal waters more than three miles from the ocean
shore or from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, OR
" Don't meet any of the exceptions in the law
Those exceptions include anglers under the age of 16; only fish on
licensed charter, party or guide boats; hold a Highly Migratory
Species Angling permit; or hold and are fishing under a valid
commercial license; In addition, out-of-state sal****er anglers who
are already registered with NOAA do not need to re-register to fish in
Maryland. They do however need a valid out-of-state fishing license.

Even if you possess a Maryland Bay License or are fishing in one of
the state's Free Fishing areas, sport fishermen will still need to
register with NOAA.

Registration is quick and easy and will be free in 2010. Beginning
January 1, 2010 anglers will need to log on to
www.countmyfish.noaa.gov and click on the Angler Registry link, or
call the toll-free registration line at
1-888-MRIP411 (1-888-674-4411).

Anglers will need to provide the following:
" Name
" Date of Birth
" Address
" Telephone Number
After completing the registration you will receive a registration
number that will allow you to begin fishing immediately. After
approximately 30 days, you will receive a registration card in the
mail.

The Angler Registry is an important tool that will help fishermen and
policy makers work together to better account for the contributions
and impacts of sal****er anglers on ocean ecosystems and coastal
economies. It is part of a national overhaul of the way NOAA collects
and reports recreational fishing data. The goal of the initiative -
known as the Marine Recreational Information Program, or MRIP - is to
provide the most accurate information possible that can be used to
determine the health of fish stocks. Reliable, universally trusted
data will int turn aid anglers, fisheries managers and other
stakeholders in their combined efforts to effectively and fairly set
the rules that will ensure the long-term sustainability of
recreational fishing.

For more information visit www.countmyfish.noaa.gov or call the MSSA
office at 410-255-5535


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John H

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

Nope, California has an overpriced fishing license now. Needed for salt of
fresh water fishing.

"John H" wrote in message
...
I'm assuming all you guys have to do this?



Most Maryland Sal****er Fishermen Will Need
To Register With NOAA Beginning January 1, 2010

The Sal****er Angler Registry is part of the Improved Data Program
to help protect long-term sustainability of recreational fishing


Under a new federal law, most Maryland sal****er fishermen will be
required to register with the new National Sal****er Angler Registry
before they go fishing next year.

Beginning January 1, 2010 Maryland Sal****er Fishermen will have to
register if they:
" Fish for or catch anadromous species in tidal waters; these
are fish like striped bass, shad, or river herring that live in the
oceans but spawn in fresh water, OR
" Fish in federal waters more than three miles from the ocean
shore or from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, OR
" Don't meet any of the exceptions in the law
Those exceptions include anglers under the age of 16; only fish on
licensed charter, party or guide boats; hold a Highly Migratory
Species Angling permit; or hold and are fishing under a valid
commercial license; In addition, out-of-state sal****er anglers who
are already registered with NOAA do not need to re-register to fish in
Maryland. They do however need a valid out-of-state fishing license.

Even if you possess a Maryland Bay License or are fishing in one of
the state's Free Fishing areas, sport fishermen will still need to
register with NOAA.

Registration is quick and easy and will be free in 2010. Beginning
January 1, 2010 anglers will need to log on to
www.countmyfish.noaa.gov and click on the Angler Registry link, or
call the toll-free registration line at
1-888-MRIP411 (1-888-674-4411).

Anglers will need to provide the following:
" Name
" Date of Birth
" Address
" Telephone Number
After completing the registration you will receive a registration
number that will allow you to begin fishing immediately. After
approximately 30 days, you will receive a registration card in the
mail.

The Angler Registry is an important tool that will help fishermen and
policy makers work together to better account for the contributions
and impacts of sal****er anglers on ocean ecosystems and coastal
economies. It is part of a national overhaul of the way NOAA collects
and reports recreational fishing data. The goal of the initiative -
known as the Marine Recreational Information Program, or MRIP - is to
provide the most accurate information possible that can be used to
determine the health of fish stocks. Reliable, universally trusted
data will int turn aid anglers, fisheries managers and other
stakeholders in their combined efforts to effectively and fairly set
the rules that will ensure the long-term sustainability of
recreational fishing.

For more information visit www.countmyfish.noaa.gov or call the MSSA
office at 410-255-5535


--

John H

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:41 -0500, John H
wrote:

Even if you possess a Maryland Bay License or are fishing in one of
the state's Free Fishing areas, sport fishermen will still need to
register with NOAA.

That's interesting. Apparently Maryland isn't going to contribute to
the database using their state system.

It costs $25 by the way - in addition to your normal license or
permit. And it won't allow you to fish in adjoining states either -
at least in salt water it won't because it's not reciprocal.

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:18 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

Nope, California has an overpriced fishing license now. Needed for salt of
fresh water fishing.

What are you guys paying for a combination license?

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:18 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

Nope, California has an overpriced fishing license now. Needed for salt of
fresh water fishing.

snipped

Yup. I just found this:

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories...elicensing.jpg

That explains it. Got it he

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories..._registry.html


--

John H

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in
message ...
On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:18 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

Nope, California has an overpriced fishing license now. Needed for salt
of
fresh water fishing.

What are you guys paying for a combination license?

We used to have a Fresh water only, but now we just have a fishing license.
I think it is around $55 with tags for SoCal, etc. I have a lifetime
license, which was about $300 when I turned 62, so would have to look at the
DFG website for latest.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fish...shdescrip.html

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:49:17 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:41 -0500, John H
wrote:

Even if you possess a Maryland Bay License or are fishing in one of
the state's Free Fishing areas, sport fishermen will still need to
register with NOAA.

That's interesting. Apparently Maryland isn't going to contribute to
the database using their state system.

It costs $25 by the way - in addition to your normal license or
permit. And it won't allow you to fish in adjoining states either -
at least in salt water it won't because it's not reciprocal.

The MSSA says it's free, but then I found this on the NOAA site:

12. Will it cost anglers money to be registered?

Fishermen who are automatically included in the registry because their
state has a Memorandum of Agreement to share angler information with
NOAA will NOT be required to pay a federal registration fee (though
they will need to pay any costs associated with their state license).
For others, Congress gave NOAA Fisheries the option of collecting a
fee to cover the administrative costs of running the registry. There
will be no charge for the registry until 2011, at which time it is
expected to cost about $25 for those required to pay. All fees
collected through the Registry will go to the U.S. treasury, not a
specific program.
--

John H

NOAA Saltwater Angler Registry
 

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:31:31 -0500, John H
wrote:

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:18 -0800, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

Nope, California has an overpriced fishing license now. Needed for salt of
fresh water fishing.

snipped

Yup. I just found this:

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories...elicensing.jpg

That explains it. Got it he

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories..._registry.html

Thats' part of it. I called my buddy who in on the Advisory Committee
and Maryland is a special case because it has both the Bay and
shoreline.

For this year only, Maryland is exempt from the state licensing
requirement to avoid the Federal permit status - that's why it's free
until Jan. 1, 2011. As of Jan 1, 2011, Maryland will be required to
have in place a state license structure to cover salt water fisherman
both for the Bay and the Shore - if not, then it's a $25 annual
Federal fee to be able to fish sal****er.