When Does a One-Day Fishing License Become Valid?

October 22, 2020

Question: When you purchase a one-day fishing license, when does the one day begin? Is it 24 hours from the time of purchase or at the beginning on the next day (i.e.,12:01 a.m.)? (G.)

Answer: Whether you’re purchasing a one-day, two-day or 10-day license, you’ll choose your own validity date at the time of purchase. One-day sport fishing licenses will be valid for use only on the validity date. Two-day sport fishing licenses will be valid for use for two consecutive days beginning on the date you specify at the time of purchase. Lastly, 10-day sport fishing licenses are only available to nonresident anglers and will be valid for 10 consecutive days beginning on the date you specify at the time of purchase.

If you were to buy a one-day fishing license at 2 p.m. and you wanted to go fishing that afternoon, you would specify that day’s date, print out your license at home and be on your way. The license would be good until midnight. If you specify a future date for the one-day fishing license, it will be valid at 12:01 a.m. on the date specified and will be valid until midnight of that day.