Never thought I'd hear fishing news on the radio, but California Fish and Wildlife has a new smartphone app to use as a proof of license. Keeping the printed copy with me was not a chore, but this is a nice backup (https://wildlife.ca.gov/LicenseApp).
I already had a login with CDFW, which wasn't working with the app after I downloaded it. I ended-up having to click on "create a new account" on the mobile app and I used the same email address as my CDFW account, which worked.
Unfortunately, hunting licenses are not yet available but hopefully before the season starts this fall.
I guess California has finally come into the modern age. I had been using my Florida app for sometime.
This is cool news I will have to look into it. I wonder if it will apply to report cards as well? - john
Welcome to 2010!
CA is a little late to the party with this but it is handy...
Quote from: Brewcrafter on March 27, 2024, 06:39:44 PMThis is cool news I will have to look into it. I wonder if it will apply to report cards as well? - john
Nope.
https://wildlife.ca.gov/LicenseApp#603364107-if-i-am-using-the-cdfw-license-app-to-display-my-sport-fishing-license-am-i-required-to-carry-my-physical-sport-fishing-license-with-me (https://wildlife.ca.gov/LicenseApp#603364107-if-i-am-using-the-cdfw-license-app-to-display-my-sport-fishing-license-am-i-required-to-carry-my-physical-sport-fishing-license-with-me)
If you are engaged in sport fishing activities requiring a report card, the appropriate physical report card must be in your immediate possession.Not sure about the value of this app other than a backup as the OP has noted. Just another app/login/password to manage. If you don't have a hard copy of your license on you, and your phone battery dies (or you forget your password), you are in violation.
-J
Quote from: jurelometer on March 27, 2024, 07:56:11 PMNot sure about the value of this app other than a backup as the OP has noted. Just another app/login/password to manage. If you don't have a hard copy of your license on you, and your phone battery dies (or you forget your password), you are in violation.
-J
Yep that's how it's worked in NE for quite a few years now, hunting, fishing & trapping, although, if you would happen to get a nice understanding CO, and remembered all your login info, he might look you up on his tablet/laptop and let you go. :-X
That's why my wife & I have never indulged in that option. We just carry our hard copies along with us in the field & on the water. ;)