Governor Paterson proposes more fishing fees
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Fishing off New York's coast would no longer be free and casting your line for trout and salmon would cost more under Gov. David Paterson's budget plan for the coming year. Related Content
A new marine fishing license for saltwater would cost the same as the current freshwater license - $19 a year for a state resident. A new mandatory trout and salmon stamp would cost $10. They are projected to add $3 million each to strapped state accounts next year. Both require approval by lawmakers. New York sportsmen, already unhappy about the closing of the state's last pheasant breeding farm, want to be sure any new fees go to the state conservation fund, dedicated to restocking fish and protecting marine resources. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Friday, Dec 26 at 10:34 AM David wrote ...This man is out of control on a power trip he has no chance at re-election so he is trying to "do more for N.Y" however he is ruining it. Pulaski N.Y already hands out bogus tickets at $100 a piece for trout regardless if you are right or wrong. The DEC personally takes you to the bank tells you to Get $100 and brings you to the judge to hand it over its happened to a-lot of us. there was even a judicial review so now they need to find the money "Legally" I will no longer fish or hunt this state Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Dec 25 at 8:36 AM You have got to be kidding wrote ...BOYCOTT FISHING! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Wednesday, Dec 24 at 8:11 PM dabu wrote ...so whats the new govenor doing to help the state? is he taking a pay cut? are any of the politicians taking a pay cut? remember your seats will come up for re-election and you might be looking for new jobs Inappropriate? Alert Us!Wednesday, Dec 24 at 10:18 AM Doug wrote ...This is a totaly crazy idea. For 1 the license is already to much @ $19.00 because half of the waters are contanimated and you can't keep or eat any of the fish out of NYS waters also one of the best trout streams around the WEST CANADA CREEK is almost all catch and release and if it isn't your limited to 2 trout over 12 inches wow big deal not a very fun day of fishing. Also why should a saltwater license be needed if you already have a NYS license and your fishing the coast of NYS??THANKS GOV! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Wednesday, Dec 24 at 9:41 AM Voter wrote ...Be Careful Gov. I Fish & I Vote Inappropriate? Alert Us!Wednesday, Dec 24 at 9:08 AM Not Going To Pay More wrote ...I Pay $76.00 For My Conservation Legacy License I Will Not Pay $10.00 More To Fish For Trout But I Can Run A Trout Line ( NYS Don't Make Me A Outlaw )I Will Hunt & Fish With Or Without A License Catch Me If You Can !! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Dec 23 at 8:07 PM sb wrote ...whats next, charging extra at campgrounds to have a fire at night. If this govenour is trying to get people to move out of state he's going about it the right way Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Dec 23 at 5:01 PM groomer wrote ...I these proposals are supposed to get individuals to vote for him in upcoming election he is smoking some weird stuff. I suppose next they will be taxing sex, you will be taxed on a rolling basis according to your age. I thought when the economy was bad taxing is not the answer, I thought cutting government waste and overages was the way to to go. Wonder how much we are wasting in the lottery office, how about getting rid of the canal corp and turning it over to DOT. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Dec 23 at 4:54 PM Jason wrote ...Maybe there should be a tax to be governor in this state? I bet that would bring in the revenue Mr. Paterson wants. Or how about he takes a pay cut? Or lives in his own damn house instead of a mansion the taxpayers foot the bill for? Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Dec 23 at 4:16 PM jd80 wrote ...the politicians spend our dollars like it was not real money. now the state is busted so we have to pay. we can't afford it, well at least I can't! I realy can't believe he's going to tax trout. realy trout? #@%& $^* Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Dec 23 at 4:07 PM I Love NY wrote ...We should put a fee on all politicians. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a commentMost Popular
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