Annual Sportsmans's license question.

Chattanooga Fishing Forum

Help Support Chattanooga Fishing Forum:

S

sbhockey

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 13, 2013
Messages
67
004 - Annual Sportsman

An all-inclusive license valid for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing without any state supplemental licenses or non-quota permits and allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. Annual Sportsman licenses can be purchased from all license agents. $136.00


Well, I'm dying to get back out fishing, so time for a new license. I'm most likely going to get an annual Sportsmans, but I had a couple questions. If I'm reading TWRA description correctly, this will cover "EVERYTHING" I want to do without having to add any additional stamps. Or does the wording "without any state supplemental license" mean I will still have to buy the additional WMA permits and such. Sorry if this has been covered before. Below is a list of all the permit types I would buy if going individually.



TYPE DESCRIPTON COST
1 HUNT AND FISH COMBO $28.00
5 WATERFOWL $31.00
6 MIGRATORY BIRD $2.00
9 BG GUN $28.00
10 BG ARCHERY $28.00
11 BG MUZZLELOADER $28.00
22 ANNUAL TROUT $18.00
93 WMA SMALL GAME $17.00
95 CHEROKEE BIG GAME $16.00
98 TELLICO-CITCO TROUT $5.50
??? DUCK STAMP $15.00

TOTAL $216.50
 
The federal part would probably explain why there was no license type listed. Other than that, all included? Oh, and thanks for the quick response.
 
Perfect! And again, thanks for the quick response. New license time tomorrow, now if the rain will just hold off for a bit.
 
If u get your license before July 1 it is $136 after that new license fee price is $166. :(
 
If buying sportsman make sure they mark Migratory Bird. Some time they leave it off and it does not cost anymore.
 
A sportsmans covers everything but a trout and duck stamp. Migratory bird is free but must be added to your license. You can then hunt or fish anything in the state. And attention to previous post license fees are suppose to increase approx 30% in a couple months
 
wiggles - 3/13/2015 9:29 AM

A sportsmans covers everything but a trout and duck stamp. Migratory bird is free but must be added to your license. You can then hunt or fish anything in the state. And attention to previous post license fees are suppose to increase approx 30% in a couple months
Click to expand...

This is incorrect:

The sportsman's license covers all fees in Tennessee, trout stamp, Tellico, Citico, WMA all included.

Federal Duck stamp is extra.
 
I'll add one more thing to this discussion... depending upon your age, and your bank account, you might want to THINK about a Lifetime License. www.tn.gov/twra/lifetimelicense.html

Right now, for anyone 13 to 51, it costs $1,620. Yes, that's a huge chunk of change. But if you are paying $136 a year, soon to be $166, it would pay for itself in about 9 or 10 years. And there is a good chance the license cost might even go up again in that time frame, further shortening your payback period.

I did it when I 49 years old... at that time it cost me $1,200 (Like you, I knew the annual Sportsman License costs were going up soon). I hit my "break-even point" about three years ago, so now, as far as I'm concerned, TWRA is actually paying me to hunt and fish. emoBigsmile I love it when Feb. 28th rolls around and everyone is scrambling, worrying about buying new licenses... and I don't even have to think about it. PLUS, I can apply for all the WMA Quota Hunts I want and it doesn't cost another dime.

I know it's hard to spend that kind of money up front, but it is potentially cost-effective and incredibly convenient. I believe it's something every serious hunter & fishermen should at least consider.

Now, my Paul Harvey'ish, "Rest of the story."

When I was seriously contemplating the Lifetime License purchase, and shared my idea (and the math) with my wife -- telling her I figured the purchase would pay for itself in nine years, maybe sooner -- she stood there contemplating it for a minute and than said, totally serious, "If you die before then do I get the money back?" emoEek

emoSorry The answer to that is, "No."
 
Thanks again guys, heading out now to pick up the new license. So make sure they mark migratory bird, and add the duck stamp, got it. I really think TWRA would be good to just list all the license types that are covered in the sportsmans license. Just a simple list with the breakdown of costs. Once you realize the savings everyone in TN would probably have one.

And rsimms, I definetly thought about going lifetime, but that would probably have to wait until next year. Resigned from my job a few months ago, and the job hunt's not going all that well. The annual is as big of a chunk as I can get away with right now. Side note, I need to set up a trip with you for stripers, new to the water here and wanting to get out after em.
 
sbhockey - 3/13/2015 1:29 PM

Thanks again guys, heading out now to pick up the new license. So make sure they mark migratory bird, and add the duck stamp, got it. I really think TWRA would be good to just list all the license types that are covered in the sportsmans license. Just a simple list with the breakdown of costs. Once you realize the savings everyone in TN would probably have one.

And rsimms, I definetly thought about going lifetime, but that would probably have to wait until next year. Resigned from my job a few months ago, and the job hunt's not going all that well. The annual is as big of a chunk as I can get away with right now. Side note, I need to set up a trip with you for stripers, new to the water here and wanting to get out after em.
Click to expand...

Thanks, but I might save you a phone call. I don't book striper trips. Our striper bite locally is simply too inconsistent for me to book specific striper trips. I won't take money unless I'm reasonably certain of success. It's nearly impossible to do that locally, at least booking in advance. I tell folks that if there happens to be an opportunity to catch a striper or two on our given date (best in April or May), we'll certainly take advantage of it, but the primary target should be some other more reliable species.

If you want to specifically book a striper trip, you should look at some of the folks up toward Knoxville. Scott Manning is one good option: http://www.tennesseestriperfishinguide.com
 
Wow, that is for your resident tags? Here in Ga our sportsman tag covers everything but the free Federal migratory bird stamp, free saltwater stamp, and $50 alligator tag. All that for $55 a year or $105 for 2 years. Our lifetime card is $600 I think.
 
Yeah, that's resident rate. Only thing I have to add seperate is the federal duck stamp. What's the non resident rate for the annual sportsman in GA? Wouldn't mind heading down to fish and hunt. Always like opening up my options.
 

Similar threads

C
Effectiveness of Livewell Additives on Largemouth Bass Survival: GREAT READ
Replies
6
Views
3K
3391
3

Latest posts

Back
Top