re: So, I'm in Louisiana for a month and I wanted to go fishing...

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And no matter when you do it you stand the chance to get screwed.

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Minimal percentage if Jan 1 - Dec 31.

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What about all the guys that fish in the fall?

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They're covered in Jan 1 - Dec 31.

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And spend the exact same amount of money in a lifetime.

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Not true. Due to the expiration being in the middle of the damn summer, I bet a shitload of people have to double up on fishing licenses.

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You really don't spend 30 for a 'season'.

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I'm going to spend $30 this year.

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1 year from date of purchase is a decent alternative.

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Best option: year from date of purchase.
Next best option: Jan 1 - Dec 31.
Worst option: Jul 1 - Jun 30.

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But I can get a license online, by phone, or at just about any gas station. So I just don't see that big of an issue, it costs the same, it isn't an inconvenience.

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Not that big of an issue. But it does make people double up on licenses. It's like giving year round ski lift passes that expire on Jan 15.