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#1110769 - 07/21/09 02:13 PM Marine License FAQ
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#1110795 - 07/21/09 03:28 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: EnCon Police]
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Skip, hypothetical situation.

If the State of Kansas opts out of having a state program (surprise) and a Kansas resident gets a Federal registration, can that resident fish Connecticut waters?

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#1110820 - 07/21/09 04:21 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: RayZCT]
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I would say no....from the way I read it the only states we have reciprocity with are New York and the New England states.
Here is what is posted on the FAQs: (look at the last question)

What is a reciprocal license privilege? (Is there reciprocity with any other states?)

Connecticut law allows non-resident anglers who hold a marine waters fishing license in New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Maine to fish in the marine district and land marine fish in this state without a Connecticut license provided the state issuing the marine license affords the same privilege to resident Connecticut marine license holders.


Can I fish in federal waters or in another state’s waters with a Connecticut Marine Waters license?

Federal waters: Federal registration is not required until January 1, 2010. Thereafter, CT Marine Waters fishing license holders will be exempt from the federal registry requirement. The CT Marine Waters Fishing License law was crafted to meet the federal criteria necessary to exempt our license holders from the federal registry.
New York: A saltwater license is not required for New York waters until October 1, 2009. Thereafter, New York will permit CT Marine Waters license holders to fish in the waters of Long Island Sound lying between NY and CT. Reciprocal privileges in other New York waters (ex. Block Island Sound) still need to be determined by New York officials.
NH: A saltwater license is not required for New Hampshire waters until January 1, 2011. There is no reciprocity with CT.
RI, MA, ME do not have marine license laws yet, so it is not possible to provide an answer for these waters. We will update this page as information becomes available for each state.


If I enroll in the federal registry can I fish in CT or any other state’s waters where a state license is required?

No. A state issued marine fishing license would still be required in CT and in other states having their own license.
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#1110825 - 07/21/09 04:35 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: EnCon Police]
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Its BS that NY only honors our lic in the sound. That should be changed.
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#1110872 - 07/21/09 06:51 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: carlynewlondon]
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 Originally Posted By: carlynewlondon
Its BS that NY only honors our lic in the sound. That should be changed.


Not our choice...New York sets their own rules.
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#1110891 - 07/21/09 07:34 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: EnCon Police]
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Then a state license allows you to fish in your own state's water, Federal waters and the waters of reciprocal states following the restrictions set by the reciprocating states. If the state is not a reciprocating state, stay out of their water! Sound right?

Thanks, Skip.

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#1111070 - 07/22/09 11:56 AM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: RayZCT]
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That's about it Ray...or buy a 3 day license when you visit that state (if they have one).
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#1111177 - 07/22/09 05:47 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: EnCon Police]
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How about as a ct resident I buy a NY licence for $15. That allows me to fish all waters of CT and all waters of NY. Is that right?
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#1111180 - 07/22/09 05:54 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: bk]
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Nope, states you can only use one of those in CT waters if you are a non-resident. Guess they thought that one out.
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#1111185 - 07/22/09 06:02 PM Re: Marine License FAQ [Re: Riptide]
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bk, you can try...but it won't work. You are a resident of CT, so we will be looking for a CT resident license.
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