Starting in the new license year the licensing for anglers will move to the same WILD system as Recreational Hunters. This will be more in line with the credit card style system used in other Provinces. A paper license will only be used for supplemental licenses for Conservation Surcharges (Salmon, Steelhead, Classified waters). The current Angler ID system will be discontinued after March 31st.
"BC anglers will use the same online licensing system as hunters starting this fishing season.
Anglers can register for a free Fish and Wildlife ID starting next Monday through the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data system. The FWID is required to purchase a fishing licence in WILD.
The change puts fishing and hunting licences in one place, allowing people to get all provincial licences with fewer transactions. The province says the move fulfills requests from the angling community for a more integrated approach."
"With freshwater fishing licence fees funding the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, modernization of the licensing system is great news, ensuring we can continue delivering the provincial stocking program, research, conservation and educational initiatives that B.C. anglers expect. We welcome a streamlined and improved licensing system that will support the management and administration of B.C.'s recreational fisheries and help remove barriers to participation for all anglers."
more information at:
https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/597464/BC-freshwater-fishing-licences-move-to-new-online-WILD-systemhttps://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/wild-system
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