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TurtleKiss · Joined: 09 Mar 2010 Posts: 1200 Location: central CT

This week, the DEP checked my license for the 5th time this year (Silver Lake.) I think I've met their entire staff now. Out of curiosity, I asked if a cell phone image of the license was acceptable, and was told it wouldn't be a problem. Just take a photo of the paper license and you'll be able to access your conservator ID from your phone. Might come in handy the original gets lost/damaged or forgotten.
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Stratos17 · Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.

TK,

You have to have " 0 " too. I havent been asked for my license in 3 years. Maybe its the way I wear my hat......lol

DV · Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 229 Location: East Windsor

Mine is in my wallet and a copy in my tackle box(stolen). Dep only asked me once and i have talked with them a few times.

slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

I have not been asked to see it since last summer fun fishing at Gardner lake, and it was not by the DEP, it was by the Montville police driving around in their police boat.

I can't remember the last time I was asked by a DEP or ENCON representative. I think it is because I mostly fish bass tournaments now, and when they see 10 or more bass boats pulling out of the water or putting in all at the same time, they usually don't bother us because they know the odds are we are all legit, and have the proper licenses and safety gear on board.
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SkeeterRon · Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 1173 Location: Newington, CT

Once in 5 years.

I agree with Gary (the Tree Rat Killer) Slimecoat..
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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

TK

The DEP guys aren't checking your license. They're checking YOU out! Surprised

Phil
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Bass Addict · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:18 am Post subject:

i have never been asked for my fishing license, never.
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colburn · Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Posts: 125

i have never been asked for my license but it may be because i like to fish small holes that have big fish.

SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT

RobO · Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 285 Location: South Windsor

I definately do not have the oppurtunity to fish as much as many people on this site, but I have not been asked for my fishing license in about 10 years here in CT.

I have been asked for it a lot in NH though.
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lookn4bass · Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Posts: 235 Location: Clinton

never been asked but i have been pulled over for going too fast at cedar a few years back.

had my kids with me swimming in the middle of the lake when a thunderstorm came up and i rushed back to the ramp. he was waiting for me there. i think he said i was going 15mph...

dave_376 · Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 171

I've been asked 4 times this year 3 on Gardner and once on Pickerel.

PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

So, dave_376, let me guess. . . you're a real hottie too, right? Cool

It's a burden that both you and TK will just have to carry. . . .
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Fishface · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 308 Location: New Britain

I have been asked at Batterson by the DEP survey police. That was the first time I was asked in years, and when I told them that I did not have one they looked at me and we stood there for about two minutes. Until I said I was kidding. I was waiting to hear what they would say. They did not say anything. I know back in the day when the Haddam Power Plant was open, the DEP was always there doing there job. Saw a lot of non licensed people get the gear taken.

Tim

SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT