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...Fish and Game about this but screw it, I'll ask here. This year, in August I will be old enough for the free fishing and hunting licence. However, I will already have purchased my 2011 licences. It it only free once you actually hit the magic number or does it start being free on January 1st of the calender year you are officially old? The regs don't spell it out so I'm assuming it's gonna be August before I qualify. 
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Mr. AlaskaFE,
Seem to recall it is issued after the "date of birth" rather than the beginning of the year. Believe there was a question on the form that asked when you were born and it has to be after the anniversary of that date before it will be issued.
It was a long time ago when I received the permit and I have trouble just remembering what I had for breakfast yesterday.
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What is the "magic number". My son hits the magic number on the other end this year, ironically enough.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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Nevermind. A sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license is not required of a resident who is 60 years of age and meets the license residency definition. Looks like you gotta pay until Aug., FE.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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I was wondering about that for the kids, guess not an issue as my daughter will for sure need a license next year.
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I get mine in February of 2011...guess I won't go hunting or fishing the first 51 days of the year  . Dennis
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Don't be in that big of hurry to grow up little grasshopper. It ain't all it's cracked up to be.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Amen Phil!
It's really nice to get a free license but you soon learn that you aren't much of a threat to the wildlife.
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Nevermind. A sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license is not required of a resident who is 60 years of age and meets the license residency definition. Looks like you gotta pay until Aug., FE. Oh well, it's not like I have to take a second out on the house or anything to buy the license so I'll shell out the cash. Especially since I am thinking about putting in for this year's Tier I hunt in area 13 soon.
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world. - Thomas Jefferson
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oh chit, gotta get my apps in! good reminder
if it wasn't for apps, I'd tell you buy the fishing license only then after your b'day buy your hunting license
as much as I gripe about gov't I am glad they give the freebie license to our seniors
though my friend Vern seldom steers me wrong. He may very well be correct by then I won't be much of a threat to wildlife at all.
I've already pretty well given up on the wild/night/life available in town!
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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Don't be in that big of hurry to grow up little grasshopper. It ain't all it's cracked up to be. The alternative is, at least in my case...  ... Dennis
"The more you run over a dead cat, the flatter it gets."
"If you're asking me something technical, you may be looking for My Other Brother Darrell."
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I'm with Dennis ... growing OLD and TRYING to hunt under the free license sounds pretty good ....
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Oh yeah, there's another reason to beat this cancer. I do not intend to get old enough to get free hunting licenses and then die.
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Exactly my plan...seems to be working so far... . Dennis
"The more you run over a dead cat, the flatter it gets."
"If you're asking me something technical, you may be looking for My Other Brother Darrell."
"It ain't foot-pounds that kills stuff -- it's broken body parts."
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oh chit, gotta get my apps in! good reminder
if it wasn't for apps, I'd tell you buy the fishing license only then after your b'day buy your hunting license
You can apply with your current license, but would need a new one for Aug hunts (as well as spring bear)
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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Exactly my plan...seems to be working so far... . Dennis Glad to hear it!
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