Thread: Vote - 10", then 11" and then 12" - Why not

Been fishing the big o since 87 when I came down from north Florida born and raised. I too have seen the pontoons on the north end of the lake trying to catch as many crappie as possible before going back north. I wouldn't be against the 12" rule and a little better monitoring catch limits. I fish the south end now and keep to the 10" size limit. With a lake the size of Okeechobee I myself don't think it would be a deterrent to have a lot of small fish population, in other lakes it might not be the case.

Make possession limit to cross state line, two days bag. Allow deputies and state troopers to check.

Originally Posted by Yelim

Make possession limit to cross state line, two days bag. Allow deputies and state troopers to check.

And raise the out of state fishing liscense to match the state the person is visiting froms highest cost of out of state liscense be it hunting or fishing. Help fund research and habitat in both fresh and saltwater.

Believe there is presently enforce a 2 - day possession limite.......
as it was used on those South Carolina guys couple years back who had 2,500 plus
shellcrackers in coolers in their cabin at Grape Hammock, when someone dropped a
dime on them - to bad they didn't do them like other states who confiscate their
boat, all fising equipment and related items including clothes on their back. and then
have items appraised - and offer material to offenders to buy it back on spot or have
them auctioned off to pay fine intended. Things like that help get the word out.
Their is difference between being hospitable to non residents vs out and out poaching.

Originally Posted by huntinslabs

And raise the out of state fishing liscense to match the state the person is visiting froms highest cost of out of state liscense be it hunting or fishing. Help fund research and habitat in both fresh and saltwater.

Yall trying to run me out of the state??????

Not at all my friend, not at all.
Just have out of staters fishing licenses charged the same as their state would
charge a Florida resident to fish non-resident in their state.

Example: Georgia charge for non-resident is $50.00 for 10 day or $100.00 for yearly,
and say Florida's non resident is $18.00 for 3-7 day and $35.00 for a year.

If i came to Georgia i would pay a $100.00 for non resident
You came to Florida you would pay $100.00 for non resident.

This would help fund a better hunting-fishing operation in Florida same as it does
in Georgia

They all ready have a 2 day possession limit and some state troopers do try to enforce it. It is a felony to cross any state line with illegally taken game and they can seize your vehicle, boat, and/or gear. Enforcement, is primarily spent saltwater gamefish and hunting.

As far as liscense fees Florida is one of the best at reciprocating license fees. Ga nonresident fishing for the year is $45. Florida nonresident is $47. Ga nonresident hunting is $100. Florida nonresident hunting is $151.50.

Thanks for reply Crappielimits - answered several questions i was about to look up.
Appreciate you jumping in on subject.