W4DSB
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Walmart had my daughter get one of those prepaid mastercards to use online to buy the license
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Ga Fishing License at Wal Mart - Good Grief!
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Walmart had my daughter get one of those prepaid mastercards to use online to buy the license
steeleagle
Banned
Why didn't you purchase the license online? I am 100000000% behind the new program. $2.75 is a cheap price to pay to be able to get my license in the comfort of my own home at anytime I want. For those that don't use credit cards, have you called the 800#?
urdaddyjeep
Senior Member
i liked the comment about cant fix the roof by blowing up the house... whats next??? getting your drivers lics online too... how about just fish online... what a crock...
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steeleagle
Banned
You can get your driver's license online right now. I have done it, and it is a wonderful experience.
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Money man
Senior Member
Sounds like we have the classic argument that takes place whenever new technology is utilized to meet the existing needs of the market.
I imagine people had the same conversations when gas stations went from full service to self serve and the prices went up, not down.
I guess my question is.....why did you go to Walmart and then get on your computer to complain about the process, make your wife mad and get frustrated: when you could have gotten on your computer at home first, got your license, put the baby to bed, do the laundry, give your wife a back rub.......and enjoy the evening!
"put the baby to bed, do the laundry, give your wife a back rub"
That one was for you Mrs Bcapes!
All kidding aside, it is best to do this at home and save the file to your computer so you can reprint the license anytime you need it down the road....like when it gets wet from launching your boat if you go fishing with Boohoo and he cuts your rope out of spite.
I imagine people had the same conversations when gas stations went from full service to self serve and the prices went up, not down.
I guess my question is.....why did you go to Walmart and then get on your computer to complain about the process, make your wife mad and get frustrated: when you could have gotten on your computer at home first, got your license, put the baby to bed, do the laundry, give your wife a back rub.......and enjoy the evening!
"put the baby to bed, do the laundry, give your wife a back rub"
All kidding aside, it is best to do this at home and save the file to your computer so you can reprint the license anytime you need it down the road....like when it gets wet from launching your boat if you go fishing with Boohoo and he cuts your rope out of spite.
Branchminnow
GONetwork Senator Area 51
The 2.75 did not go to Wal Mart....it went to bank.....OUT OF STATE.
It is another tax on us.......I dont like taxes.
It is another tax on us.......I dont like taxes.
Sonny
I'll be willing to bet that somewhere Sonny is getting a take of the money.
I'll be willing to bet that somewhere Sonny is getting a take of the money.
Jeff C.
Chief Grass Master
All I can say is....Thanks for reminding me to look at the exp. date on my license.
Not to mention.... WE pay more for less ie., budget cuts to the DNR
therefore lower quality fisheries and hunting mgmt, land losses,etc.
I say... keep bailing out the banks, auto industry and all the rest and
eventually entire State budgets.If this keeps up we won't need a license, we'll be fishing and hunting to put food on the table.
OOPS, did I get sidetracked? There is another forum for this right?
Not to mention.... WE pay more for less ie., budget cuts to the DNR
therefore lower quality fisheries and hunting mgmt, land losses,etc.
I say... keep bailing out the banks, auto industry and all the rest and
eventually entire State budgets.If this keeps up we won't need a license, we'll be fishing and hunting to put food on the table.
OOPS, did I get sidetracked? There is another forum for this right?
boohoo222
GONetwork member
Sounds like we have the classic argument that takes place whenever new technology is utilized to meet the existing needs of the market.
I imagine people had the same conversations when gas stations went from full service to self serve and the prices went up, not down.
I guess my question is.....why did you go to Walmart and then get on your computer to complain about the process, make your wife mad and get frustrated: when you could have gotten on your computer at home first, got your license, put the baby to bed, do the laundry, give your wife a back rub.......and enjoy the evening!
"put the baby to bed, do the laundry, give your wife a back rub"
All kidding aside, it is best to do this at home and save the file to your computer so you can reprint the license anytime you need it down the road....like when it gets wet from launching your boat if you go fishing with Boohoo and he cuts your rope out of spite.
riprap
Senior Member
The fishing license thing is rediculous. If I was a store owner I would not sell them. Holds up the line and you don't make any money off of them. I went to a store up by lake Allatoona and bought mine because I just remembered to check mine on the way there and they ran out. I was embarrased to have to hold up the line for 10 minutes just because I needed fishing license. Last year I showed them my drivers license and in 2 minutes I had a nice waterproof license. I guess all those little printers that all the mom and pop stores will go to waste. Nice.
Jeff C.
Chief Grass Master
Hey boohoo...sounds like Money man is fully prepared for a trip with you and Sultan 
boohoo222
GONetwork member
maybe it time to see him swimHey boohoo...sounds like Money man is fully prepared for a trip with you and Sultan
crackerdave
Senior Member
Just need to vent a little -
I went to Wal Mart a few minutes ago in Dacula to get my fishing license renewed and to pick up a few things. Might as well get my license renewed while I am there. Piece of cake right! WRONG
I wait in the sporting goods section for an attendant for quite a while. A guy finally shows up and tells me that if I want a fishing license, I must go to the ELECTRONICS department
I proceed to the electronics department and the worker there shows me the computer that I need to use to get my license. It is pretty self-explanatory but the mouse moves the cursor everywhere except where you need it! I glance around to see if I may be on candid camera or one of those goofy shows or something. April is over too right, so no April fools.
By the way, did I mention that my wife said that if we go, we have to be home within 45 minutes so the baby can get to sleep at a decent hour? 10 minutes there, 20 minutes in the store, 10 minutes back home. No prob! I have learned not to put fishing stuff ahead of her so now I am really tense.If mama ain't happy ain't nobody... well you know the rest.
So I struggle to get the cursor over every blank field and finally get all of my info plugged in. Then it says, "you must complete the survey before...." What survey?? The one question survey, "have you fished in saltwater in the past 12 months?" I plug in, No.
Then I have to plug in my cc# etc... which took a while since the cursor easily goes everywhere but where I need it. Not bad for $9.00 right? Guess again. After clicking "proceed to purchase the license", my total is $11.75
They charged $2.75 for "internet convenience fee"
How "Convenient"!!
So after a total of one hour, a few gray hairs, and some gas, I get my license printed only to find that I accidentally chose female as my gender.
Nice thing is that my wife was completely understanding and was not upset at all and i am good to go for another year!
Great story!
You're a good writer.
Money man
Senior Member
maybe it time to see him swim
Me? Swim?
First off, I always check my ropes! Second, I avoid boat ramps 50 feet from a dam. Third, I don't fish with guys who would cut my rope and then make me go jump in the lake to save my boat. Fourth.......I would love to go fishing with you and Sultan. You guys have the kind of sense of humor that I appreciate and seem like good guys.
Just let me know when.
Jeff C.
Chief Grass Master
I can swim too....and still have the waterproof license.
Do I need to bring the fried chicken...Oh yeah....and some bananas
& strawberries
Do I need to bring the fried chicken...Oh yeah....and some bananas
& strawberries
tgroves
Senior Member
My daughter and I both needed new fishing license, ours were going to expire in less than a week and I knew that I might not get a chance to renew them so was going to it early. Guess what, if yours have not expired it won't let you. My husband was renewing his and was going to go ahead and get his WMA stamp on the same schedule so he could do everything at once and not have to keep up with different dates. Nope can't do that either have to wait until they expire.
Teresa Groves
Teresa Groves
boohoo222
GONetwork member
sos wont let anyone on his boat unless you bring him a box of little debbie zebra cakes and a gatoraid bottle (empty is fine)Me? Swim?
First off, I always check my ropes! Second, I avoid boat ramps 50 feet from a dam. Third, I don't fish with guys who would cut my rope and then make me go jump in the lake to save my boat. Fourth.......I would love to go fishing with you and Sultan. You guys have the kind of sense of humor that I appreciate and seem like good guys.
Just let me know when.
Money man
Senior Member
sos wont let anyone on his boat unless you bring him a box of little debbie zebra cakes and a gatoraid bottle (empty is fine)
I don't mind giving him an empty Gatorade bottle as long as he doesn't expect me to take a full one back home with me.
BCAPES
Senior Member
Thanks for the comments! I will try the online version next time from home! Have a good one!
Money man
Senior Member
It went unsaid earlier but we agree 100% on one thing. If we can avoid Walmart lines....it is a good day!
PS: You gotta remember to log out, your wife got online and gave us all your secret fishing spots!
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