Save money when buying a non-resident(out of state)fishing license

I often travel for week and weekend vacations.  I sometimes like to fish while on vacation, but often realize I do not have a fishing license for the state I am in.  This often leaves me either not fishing, purchasing a temporary non-resident fishing license (which can be pricey), or purchasing a year non-resident fishing license (which is even more pricey).

Not purchasing a fishing license - For a fisherman, this is not a good option.  This will usually mean more time and money spent shopping, dining out,  or other activities. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy all of those things.  However, something can be said for fishing in an area for different species of fish you don't often get to fish for. :)


Temporary Non-Resident Fishing License -  There are a couple of things to consider before purchasing a non-resident fishing license.

• Where to buy the temporary fishing license
• Length/duration of the temporary fishing license
• Cost of the temporary fishing license

Depending on where you are, the convenience of a Wal-Mart or local bait & tackle shop might not be readily available.  If this is your situation I would recommend using a map or GPS to determine if any of those places will be available to you to purchase a fishing license when you reach your vacation destination.
A lot of states now offer you the option to purchase a fishing license online at their DNR website.  Almost all sites require the basic information such as: name, address, date of birth (DOB), and driver's license number.  Keep in mind there are sometimes additional charges for processing payments made via credit card.  You will want to make sure you have a printer available to you as well to print the license information/receipt.

From state to state the length of the temporary fishing license may vary.

Year Non-Resident Fishing License -