Musky Hunters – Today we are starting a new journey in documentation.  First with this post I have researched and now supplying to you the annual fees associated with each state’s fishing licenses.  Included with each listing is a link to that states website for you to purchase your fishing license prior to traveling.   All 50 states are included in the list below and listed in alphabetical order.  Scroll through to find the state you are interested in traveling too, this will help with associated costs and time wasted prior to arrival in search of your big musky!  

Monday (3/21/22) I will release a rubric on how I scored each state and introduce to you a letter grade score of each state on their Musky managing programs which include stocking and reporting that information to the general public.  This rubric will show that I am not trying to be subjective to any one state or their efforts but fair across the board.  Stay tuned for that information which will be released on Monday.  

Coming April 1st – I will start a second NEW column based solely on Legal Fishing Seasons, Realistic Best Bite Windows, and some Musky Hunter Suggested guides for that area or state.  This one is very exciting.  Just like some of you, I am still new to the sport of Musky Fishing and can’t wait to learn from these professional musky fisherman/women on their ‘insider’ information they are willing to share.  

Have a great weekend and Good Luck on the Water….  Kentucky’s season has begun and I will be joining in on the action on Sunday afternoon hopefully.  

 

Nathan H Truesdell 

Columnist and Correspondent for Musky Hunter Magazine

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Pictures of each state from below can be found and downloaded from gisgeography.com 

Alabama:

Resident for the season = $14.20

Non Resident for the Season = $54.80

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Alaska:

Resident for the season = $20.00

Non Resident for the Season = $100.00

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Arizona:

Resident for the season = $37.00

Non Resident for the Season = $55.00

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Arkansas:

Resident for the season =$10.50 but also must purchase Resident Trout Permit for $10.00 to retain trout and fish certain waters. 

Non Resident for the Season = $50.00 but also must purchase a Non-Resident Trout Permit for $20.00 to retain trout and fish certain waters. 

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California:

Resident for the season = $54.00 

Non Resident for the Season = $145.80

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Colorado:

Resident for the season = $36.71 and you must purchase a habitat stamp with the purchase of your first hunting/fishing license of the season for $10.59 

Non Resident for the Season = $102.40 and you must purchase a habitat stamp with the purchase of your first hunting/fishing license of the season for $10.59

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Connecticut:

Resident for the season = 16 and 17 year old residents cost $14.00 anyone 18 years old and older is $28.00

Non Resident for the Season = $55.00

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Delaware:

Resident for the season = $8.50 and an agent fee of $2.50 = $11.00 total

Non Resident for the Season = $20.00 and an agent fee of $2.50 = $22.50

***  There are boat fishing licenses required *** 20 Feet or less is $40.00 with an agent fee of $2.50 and Over 20 feet boats are $50.00 with an agent fee of $2.50

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Florida:

Resident for the season = $17.00 

Non Resident for the Season = $47.00 

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Georgia:

Resident for the season = $15.00 

Non Resident for the Season = $50.00 

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Hawaii:

Resident for the season = $6.00

Non Resident for the Season = $26.00

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Idaho:

Resident for the season = $30.50 or $25.75 if participating in the “Price Lock” program – essentially what this means, you have maintained an annual license since 2017 or purchased any 3 year license and were enrolled in the “Price Lock” Program 

Non Resident for the Season = $108.00 

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Indiana:

Resident for the season = $23.00

Non Resident for the Season = $60.00

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Illinois:

Resident for the season = $15.00

Non Resident for the Season = $31.50

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Iowa:

Resident for the season = $20.00

Non Resident for the Season = $48.00

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Kansas:

Resident for the season = $27.50

Non Resident for the Season = $52.50

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Kentucky:

Resident for the season = $23.00

Non Resident for the Season = $55.00

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Louisiana:

Resident for the season = $9.50

Non Resident for the Season = $60.00

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Maine:

Resident for the Season = $25 

Non Resident for the Season = $64

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Maryland:

Resident for the season = $20.50

Non Resident for the Season = $30.50 is the minimum or reciprocal for state of residence, which ever is greater. 

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Massachusetts:

Resident for the Season = $26

Non Resident for the Season = $36 

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Michigan:

Resident for the season = $26.00

Non Resident for the Season = $76.00

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Minnesota:

Resident for the season = $25.00 with an additional $1 agent fee 

Non Resident for the Season = $51.00 with an additional $1 agent fee

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Mississippi:

Resident for the season = Difficult to find a solid answer so I will answer it with this: Purchase the Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing for $10.00 with a $1 agent fee and $1.29 processing fee

Non Resident for the Season = $60.00 with a $3 agent fee and $4.25 processing fee

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Missouri:

Resident for the season = $12.00 

Non Resident for the Season = $49.00

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Montana:

Resident for the season = $21.00

Non Resident for the Season = $100.00

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Nebraska:

Resident for the season = $38.00

Non Resident for the Season = $84.00

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Nevada:

Resident for the season = $41.00

Non Resident for the Season = $81.00

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New Hampshire:

Resident for the Season = $45

Non Resident for the Season = $63

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New Jersey:

Resident for the season = $22.50

Non Resident for the Season = $34.00

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New Mexico:

Resident for the season = $35.00

Non Resident for the Season = $56.00

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New York:

Resident for the season = Residents age 16-69 $25.00 and Residents 70 and older is $5.00

Non Resident for the Season = $50.00

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North Carolina:

Resident for the season = $25.00

Non Resident for the Season = $45.00

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North Dakota:

Resident for the season = $18.00 plus $1.00 for Fishing Certificate 

Non Resident for the Season = $48.00 plus $2.00 for Fishing Certificate

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Ohio:

Resident for the season = $25.00

Non Resident for the Season = $50.96

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Oklahoma:

Resident for the season = $25.00

Non Resident for the Season = $55.00

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Oregon:

Resident for the season = $44.00

Non Resident for the Season = $110.50

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Pennsylvania:

Resident for the season = $22.97

Non Resident for the Season = $52.97

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Rhode Island:

Resident for the season = $21.00

Non Resident for the Season = $38.00

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South Carolina:

Resident for the season = $10.00

Non Resident for the Season = $35.00

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South Dakota:

Resident for the season = $28.00

Non Resident for the Season = $67.00

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Tennessee:

Resident for the season =$34.00 this is the minimum license required to fish and/or hunt small game. 

Non Resident for the Season = $50.00

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Texas:

Resident for the season = $30.00

Non Resident for the Season = $58.00

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Utah:

Resident for the season = ages 12 & 13 are $5.00, ages 14-17 are $16.00, and ages 18-64 are $34.00

Non Resident for the Season = ages 12 & 13 are $6.00, ages 14-17 are $29.00, and 18 and older are $85.00

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Vermont:

Resident for the Season = $28

Non Resident for the Season = $54 

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Virginia:

Resident for the season = $23.00

Non Resident for the Season = $47.00

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Washington:

Resident for the season = $29.50 

Non Resident for the Season = $84.50

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West Virginia:

Resident for the season = $19.00

Non Resident for the Season = $37.00

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Wisconsin:

Resident for the season = $20.00

Non Resident for the Season = $50.00

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Wyoming:

Resident for the season = $27.00

Non Resident for the Season = $102.00

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