Comments on: Do I need a fishing license if I live in Ohio and plan on releasing everything that I catch?

By: just me

just me — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:44:59 +0000

just for fun dont get one and go fishen in a public spot on the weekend but dont tie a hook to your line just a sinker and when you get hassled tell the ranger you arnt fishing your casting he will get a chuckle but dont have any hooks with you or you will get a ticket if you have to ask this question then chances are you wont catch anything any way lol
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By: Mackerel Daddy

Mackerel Daddy — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:02:59 +0000

Yes. It's the law.
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By: toofast

toofast — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:21:59 +0000

Yes you still need a fishing licence if you are catching and releasing them. You are still fishing to catch them. It doesnt really amtter if you keep or release them.
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I asked a DNR officer when I was in Ohio the same question

By: Looked Down and I was Smoking

Looked Down and I was Smoking — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:11:59 +0000

No. Not if you are under fourteen Y\O.
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By: fmagellan74

fmagellan74 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:56:59 +0000

If it is on your own property or on a pay-lake, no. Anywhere else, yes.
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By: i liek duck

i liek duck — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:20:59 +0000

yes u need a freaking license
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By: bassplayer_1313

bassplayer_1313 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:51:59 +0000

yes. "take" includes pursue,capture, or ATTEMPTING to pursue or capture. if you are just fishing and not catching anything, you STILL need the license.
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By: allstar_#28

allstar_#28 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:38:59 +0000

yes you do need one even if you don't keep fish
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By: Doc Holiday

Doc Holiday — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:53:59 +0000

yes- you are still fishing and a license is required. Just pay the fee and save the fine and possible jail time.
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