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Dec 7th, 2011 at 3:02pm
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I got a renewel the other day for my Conservation Card in the Mail from the MNR in Ontario.  Went online and purchased a renewel Conservation Card and fishing license.

website is :  ontario.ca/outdoorscard

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Reply #1 - Dec 7th, 2011 at 3:45pm
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And here I thought I was getting my Quetico permit ... but I guess it is a little soon for that.

Yep, time to re-up.  Anyone going for the 3-year fishing license option?

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Reply #2 - Dec 7th, 2011 at 8:26pm
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I always do the 3 year conservation.  Of course it makes sense being an Ontarian.
  
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Got mail from Ontario MNR on Monday but haven't opened it yet.  Figured it to be the renewal fee for the green Sportman's Card ("Conservation Card"?) which I guess I got about three years ago.  I wondered at the time (ie. 3 years ago) why I needed BOTH this green card AND an Ontario fishing license but never really questioned their process.

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?

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Reply #4 - Dec 7th, 2011 at 9:21pm
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I got mine too. I didn't know what it was but it came Par Avion so I was at first excited and then afraid but after opening and skimming a bit I thought I'd just buy mine once I was at the counter knowing exactly what dates I'd choose for my now usual (what 8 day?) conservation license. If a three year seasonal is a better value than picking up a license for my specific dates years from now I could be in, although it's hard for me to commit three years in advance these days.

I thought I was getting a good deal with the forever stamps. I was a bit surprised when the same price/value exchange for first class stamps took two rolls after asking if they had any forever stamps left. "Wait, no, I only wanted one hundred." ... Seems there are 50 per roll at twice the size as the old ones.
  
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Reply #5 - Dec 7th, 2011 at 10:56pm
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Jimbo wrote on Dec 7th, 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. 

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Reply #6 - Dec 7th, 2011 at 11:06pm
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its about the need for more provincial income...and you willing to pay.
  
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Reply #7 - Dec 8th, 2011 at 1:18am
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@Jimbo,
Correct EVERYONE needs a Conservation Card.
They are about $10, and You ALSO need a fishing license.
And You also need to CARRY them both with YOU.
And It is just another "TAX"  that is correct.
If you are a first time Conservation Card buyer, then you pay for it when you buy your license.  You get a temporary Conservation Card, then about 3 Months later they mail you the plastic one (like a credit card) in the mail.  Then It is good for 3 years.
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Reply #8 - Dec 8th, 2011 at 1:28pm
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"Then It is good for 3 years."

----- or until you lose it like I did after my trip last year!  so now, I'd have to renew the card, maybe use it next year, maybe not, and lock it up in a safe so I could find it if I did want to use it next year -

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"Important Change:   MNR will no longer be accepting mail-in applications."    - so that leaves me out anyway - I'll just go thru the hassle when and if I need one next time
  
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Reply #9 - Dec 8th, 2011 at 5:59pm
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Jimbo wrote on Dec 7th, 2011 at 8:38pm:
Got mail from Ontario MNR on Monday but haven't opened it yet.  Figured it to be the renewal fee for the green Sportman's Card ("Conservation Card"?) which I guess I got about three years ago.  I wondered at the time (ie. 3 years ago) why I needed BOTH this green card AND an Ontario fishing license but never really questioned their process.

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?

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You can do it all in one shot.  My card comes printed with the 3-year licence, no actual stickers.  You can get a card and buy stickers each year if you want.  I find it's easier to just do it all in one shot.

@Wally, it's called free market capitalism.  A fair price is what the market is willing to pay.  It's also married with a healthy dose of socialism.  I already pay taxes, so my money goes to the MNR if I fish or don't.  So I get a discount for having already paid.  A veritable peanut butter cup of two great systems that work great together.
  
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