Jimbo wrote on Dec 7^th, 2011 at 8:38pm:

When I renew this card (whatever it's called) this year, I'll STILL need to purchase an additional, separate Ontario fishing license in order to fish there, correct?  Also, as I understand it, I cannot purchase such a fishing license UNLESS I have the "card," correct?  Bottom line: said green card was simply another way to extract revenue, correct? Is this what is happening?  Am I missing something?

Yep.  That's pretty much it.  But I seem to remember the original Ontario Card was maybe $5.00.  (Looks like Canada has experienced a bit of inflation.)  At least its not selective.  Ontario residents are required to purchase them as well.

Since my trips are always longer than 8 days, I've been going with the 1 year Conservation license.  After I ran the numbers, the only advantage of buying a 3 year license is avoiding future increased fees. 

dd