RonnieTO
Well-Known Member
Did you know that a person is deemed to be the holder of a Recreational Fishing Licence if they are disabled Ontario and Canadian residents eligible for and in possession of:
A valid Canadian National Institute for the Blind National Identity Card issued to them; or,
a valid Ontario Accessible Parking Permit issued under the Highway Traffic Act;
See link....
https://www.ontario.ca/faq/do-i-need-fishing-licence-if-i-have-disability
I had managed to get clarification of Sports or Conservation fishing licences but nothing for a Recreational licence.... until found the above link and right at the very bottom it states
"Those who qualify to fish with a deemed licence must follow the same catch and possession limits as a Sport Fishing Licence".
I wonder how many disabled people out there would consider going fishing if they knew this?
Many disabled people are on fixed incomes, they may think they cant afford a licence to get out and enjoy what a lot of us take for granted.
A valid Canadian National Institute for the Blind National Identity Card issued to them; or,
a valid Ontario Accessible Parking Permit issued under the Highway Traffic Act;
See link....
https://www.ontario.ca/faq/do-i-need-fishing-licence-if-i-have-disability
I had managed to get clarification of Sports or Conservation fishing licences but nothing for a Recreational licence.... until found the above link and right at the very bottom it states
"Those who qualify to fish with a deemed licence must follow the same catch and possession limits as a Sport Fishing Licence".
I wonder how many disabled people out there would consider going fishing if they knew this?
Many disabled people are on fixed incomes, they may think they cant afford a licence to get out and enjoy what a lot of us take for granted.
