Penner marked the occasion by purchasing a fishing licence at Robinson’s Outdoor Store in Victoria, B.C.’s first e-licence-equipped vendor.
“Freshwater anglers will now have a greater range of choices about how, where and when they purchase their fishing licences,” said Penner. “Resident anglers and out-of-province visitors will now be able access licences and fishing information online before they head out for their next great B.C. fishing adventure.”
Under the new e-licensing system, developed in partnership with
While the online system has been operational since
During the transition period, anglers can still purchase traditional paper licences from their favourite tackle shop. In addition to giving anglers greater choice and flexibility about how they obtain licences, the new system will greatly improve the efficiency of the freshwater licensing system and provide government with better information about recreational effort and angler preferences. This information will be used to help ensure that recreational fishing programs and lake and stream stocking activities are tailored to meet angler demand.
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