Is the PFBC going to arrest kids who fish without a license?
The Commission will direct Waterways Conservation Officers to use the encounter with unlicensed youth as an opportunity to inform instead of punish. Youth and their parents will be made aware of the benefits of a license purchase, how to purchase and where the revenue goes. Provisions will be in place to ensure chronic violators do not abuse this policy. Youth and parents who claim they cannot afford a youth fishing license will be connected with local sportsman’s clubs that have indicated in interest in sponsoring license for such youth.
