Fishing at the Shinnecock Inlet this past summer. DANA SHAW
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New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. and State Senator Lee M. Zeldin have introduced a new bill that would repeal the New York State Saltwater Fishing License law.
The lawmakers hope the bill will fare better than an earlier effort to repeal the much maligned license law because of new leadership in the State Senate and the governors office and the court ruling this winter that deemed the license requirement unenforceable in seven Long Island towns.
“There is a traditional view of fishing we have on the East End that you shouldn’t have to pay a fee to throw your line in the water,” Mr. Thiele said. “And recreational fishing is a big part of our economy and every imposition we put on it is something that adversely impacts our tourist... more
The lawmakers hope the bill will fare better than an earlier effort to repeal the much maligned license law because of new leadership in the State Senate and the governors office and the court ruling this winter that deemed the license requirement unenforceable in seven Long Island towns.
“There is a traditional view of fishing we have on the East End that you shouldn’t have to pay a fee to throw your line in the water,” Mr. Thiele said. “And recreational fishing is a big part of our economy and every imposition we put on it is something that adversely impacts our tourist... more
If you have a body of water that is frequented by people (fishermen/women) how do you pay for the upkeep and maintenance of the waterways? What is wrong with paying for the privilege to fish? You want to fish for free because of a treaty written in 1686? Get real. This is not gestapo tactics but rather land stewardship. But then perhaps you think the National Parks System is a rip off as well. Pay to play.