The 2003-2004 Nevada fishing license year began on March 1.
Residents: if you have not yet purchased your new license, here is a last reminder of what the various licenses, permits and stamps will cost:
Annual (persons 16 years of age or older) -- $21.
Junior (persons ages 12-15 years of age) -- $5.
Senior (persons 65 years of age or older - five years of continuous Nevada residency) -- $5.
Combination hunting and fishing (persons 16 years of age or older. Parental signature required at time of purchase for 16-17 years of age) -- $39.
Junior combination hunting and fishing (persons 12 through 15 years of age. Parental signature required at time of purchase) -- $8.
Senior combination hunting and fishing (persons 65 years of age or older - five years of continuous Nevada residency) -- $8.
One-day permit (This applies until midnight of the specified day) -- $7.
For each additional day added to a one-day permit -- $2 (must be purchased when the one-day permit is purchased).
Serviceman (Nevada resident servicemen on active duty, stationed out of Nevada) -- $6.
Disabled veteran combination hunting and fishing (veterans who reside in Nevada and have incurred a service connected disability which is considered 50 percent or more by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and who have received a specific discharge from service) -- Free.
Disabled person -- with a severe physical handicap)-- $5.
Disabled person combination hunting and fishing - with a severe physical handicap -- $8.
Indian hunting and fishing (resident Indians with a certificate of eligibility) -- Free.
Nevada Trout Stamp -- $10. Any person who takes or possess trout must carry on his person a state trout stamp affixed to his fishing license and validated by his signature across the face of the stamp.
Second rod stamp for residents or non-residents -- $10. A person, regardless of age, must first obtain a fishing license or short term fishing permit before he can use a second rod stamp.
In this area you can purchase those licenses, permits and stamps at the following license outlets:
Carson City:
Big 5 Sporting Goods Store, Longs Drug Store, Raley's, Scolari's, True Value Hardware and Wal-Mart.
Dayton:
Smith's and S&S Mini Mart.
Gardnerville:
Angler's Edge, Coast To Coast, Raley's, Rite Aid and Scolari's.
Minden:
Valley Home and Sport Center.
Silver Springs:
Village Market.
Stagecoach:
Timberline Enterprises of Nevada.
Topaz Lake:
Topaz Lodge and Topaz Marina.
For information, call the Fisheries Bureau of the Nevada Division of Wildlife at 688-1500.
