For many years, the Maryland DNR issued fishing licenses on a calendar year basis. I always renewed during the week between Christmas and New Years. A few years ago, they switched to a 365-day basis (a full year from the date when you bought the license). Since my licenses had always been renewed around the end of the year, the renewal date stayed at that same time of year for me. However, this year I almost forgot. I fished on Dec 29. After getting home, I wondered if I had still been covered by the 2022 license. Fortunately, my license was still in effect until Jan 3, 2023. Yesterday I did my renewal online using the DNR Compass site. It gave me a .pdf version of the license. I printed out two copies -- one for my tackle box and one for my wallet. I am good until Jan 3, 2024.
I write this as a reminder to renew your license before the old one expires. It would be embarrassing to get caught fishing on an expired license.
While getting old brings many disadvantages, here is one beneficial item. For any Maryland resident already 65 years old or who will turn 65 during the 2023 calendar year, you are eligible to get a Resident Senior Consolidated License (to fish in the fresh waters of Maryland (including trout) and in Maryland's tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, Atlantic coast and coastal bays 365 days from the date of purchase. This senior license costs only $5.
I write this as a reminder to renew your license before the old one expires. It would be embarrassing to get caught fishing on an expired license.
While getting old brings many disadvantages, here is one beneficial item. For any Maryland resident already 65 years old or who will turn 65 during the 2023 calendar year, you are eligible to get a Resident Senior Consolidated License (to fish in the fresh waters of Maryland (including trout) and in Maryland's tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, Atlantic coast and coastal bays 365 days from the date of purchase. This senior license costs only $5.
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