Buying a senior lifetime license this week - any tips from other senior lifetimers?

[kbobb]

Anything special or good ways to get all the licenses I need? Trout and Erie are needed.

Saw the previous thread and good info there - looking for focused info. Thanks.

 

[wildtrout2]

I would just suggest getting multiple year Trout Permits with your Senior Lifetime License. I went with the five year option.

 

[dryflyguy]

l bought the 3 year trout stamp last time
But prolly should have bought 5 also.

I think the Erie stamp has been eliminated now...

 

[rrt]

Since you young guys don't qualify for a lifetime trout stamp as I did back in the day, I'd go with the 5-year trout stamp along with the lifetime license.

 

[rancid waders]

If you are a vet go to the courthouse, standard license+trout ticket was 17 bucks in previous years

 

[barrybarry]

If you are a vet go to the courthouse, standard license+trout ticket was 17 bucks in previous years

I never heard of this. I guess I'll give it a try.

 

[Mike]

TRUE STORY: As a Delaware Co senior, who was interesting in crabbing the Delaware Estuary, once responded to me upon my informing him of his Sr annual or lifetime license option, go to your family Dr for a check-up and then ask the Dr what his/her recommendation is regarding the time period you should select for your license and stamp.🤔😉

 

[salmo]

I am a Jersey resident. My NJ license is free for whatever that’s worth. I don’t qualify for a Pennsylvania Lifetime license. If you buy one does that mean that you can’t die until it expires?

 

[wildtrout2]

I don’t qualify for a Pennsylvania Lifetime license. If you buy one does that mean that you can’t die until it expires?

No, it means when you die, it ain't worth squat. 😉

 

[lestrout]

When I got my Senior Lifetime License at The Sporting Gentleman (long time ago), Christine told me I didn't have to wait till my 65th birthday to qualify. I was able to get my Lifetime License at the beginning of January rather than having to wait till June.

 

[TimMurphy]

When I got my Senior Lifetime License at The Sporting Gentleman (long time ago), Christine told me I didn't have to wait till my 65th birthday to qualify. I was able to get my Lifetime License at the beginning of January rather than having to wait till June.

Dear Les,

That is true. You just need to be buying the license in the year you turn 65. Your BD could be 12/31/1960 and you can buy a lifetime license right now in 2025.

Regards,

Tim Murphy 🙂

 

[JMP]

My wife buys all of the guys their fishing license for Christmas every year. I told to to wait to purchase my license until after 1/1/25 since I turn 65 in September. She did not wait and purchased the senior annual license and not the lifetime license. The license is non-refundable. Does anyone know of the annual can be transferred to a lifetime license?

 

[wildtrout2]

Does anyone know of the annual can be transferred to a lifetime license?

It's a good question. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.

 

[joebamboo]

Bought my Lifetime in 2012 when I turned 65. It included the lifetime trout and salmon license as well.

 

[Bruno]

I would suggest fishing as long as possible.

 

[wbranch]

My senior lifetime license is grandfathered because I bought it before the date when it was changed so only the basic license is lifetime. You now need to buy a trout stamp & Erie permit every year. I paid a little extra and got the credit card style license.

 

[CRB]

My senior lifetime license is grandfathered because I bought it before the date when it was changed so only the basic license is lifetime. You now need to buy a trout stamp & Erie permit every year. I paid a little extra and got the credit card style license.

I have my Dads card after he died.
I framed with a photo of him fishing.
It now hangs in my tying room

 

[wbranch]

I have my Dads card after he died.
I framed with a photo of him fishing.
It now hangs in my tying room

That is a very nice tribute to your Dad. I have a picture of my Dad and me on my fly tying desk.

 

[Lou]

I bought my lifetime back in 2015 and had to buy a trout/Erie permit separate. So, I bought the ten year which I'm not sure is still offered. So after this season I need to re-up the trout/Erie permit. I'm thinking that brings me to age eighty. Will I still be able to fish a stream at that point? I certainly hope so. But it's all up to the man above. Lou

 

[wbranch]

I bought my lifetime back in 2015 and had to buy a trout/Erie permit separate. So, I bought the ten year which I'm not sure is still offered. So after this season I need to re-up the trout/Erie permit. I'm thinking that brings me to age eighty. Will I still be able to fish a stream at that point? I certainly hope so. But it's all up to the man above. Lou

I'm 81 and while I can no longer wade due to a lameness issue I still can handle my Hyde & Lowe Roughneck.