Non-resident college students in Pennsylvania can buy a Pennsylvania fishing license for less than have the price of a regular non-resident license.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission recently announced the availability of a new, discounted fishing license for non-resident students attending accredited institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania.
At a price of $22.97, which is the same as an annual resident fishing license, the license can save eligible students $30 over the cost of an annual non-resident license ($52.97).
“For years now, we have been hearing from young anglers who live and work in Pennsylvania for 4 or more years while attending college that the price of a non-resident license was an impediment to getting out on the water,” said Commissioner Charlie Charlesworth. “By offering this discounted license to eligible students, we’re not just saving them a few dollars. If we open the door for them to enjoy, more affordably, all the great fishing opportunities around them while they are here, we believe those positive experiences on the water will keep them coming back for years to come. Upon graduation, each of these students will decide either to stay in Pennsylvania or go back home, and great fishing may be the determining factor in that decision.”
Eligible students can purchase a discounted fishing license through the HuntFishPA online licensing system accessible at www.fishandboat.com, or can visit one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents.
At the time of purchase, the student must check a box to certify that he is an out-of-state resident attending school in Pennsylvania.
Holders of the license must be able to provide proof of eligibility, such as a current college identification card, if requested by a waterways conservation officer while fishing.
Pennsylvania’s 2021 trout fishing season is about to get under way. The statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day is Saturday, March 27, and the statewide opening day of the regular season is Saturday, April 3.
Contact Marcus Schneck at mschneck@pennlive.com.
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