O-BASS, just seeing this thread now.
I agree that a 'lifetime' license program for purchase is something we should push for.

They do it in California and all my fishing friends bought them. It is a bit of an investment at first but it pays off in long run.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/fishdescrip.html
If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.