Post by Steve Sutton on Jun 9, 2010 16:34:46 GMT -5
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) announced
today that anglers can now purchase a 24-hour fishing license with any
web-enabled mobile device. The project--called Mobile Fish--is a joint
effort between the DNRE and the Department of Technology, Management and
Budget (DTMB).
Mobile device users can access Mobile Fish at mobile.mi.gov/fish
and purchase a 24-hour, all species fishing license with a credit or
debit card for $7. Purchasers choose the date and time they would like
their 24-hour license to begin, enter their valid Michigan driver’s
license or State of Michigan ID, make a payment and receive a
confirmation number.
“Mobile Fish is intended to be a convenience for anglers, and make it
easier to get out on the water and go fishing,” said DNRE Director
Rebecca Humphries. “We are excited to be offering this service to
Michigan residents, enabling them to purchase a 24-hour fishing license
anytime, anywhere.”
DNRE conservation officers have the technology to verify license
purchases instantly. Anglers purchasing a 24-hour fishing license
through Mobile Fish won’t have to worry about printing anything out or
remembering their confirmation number. Officers can simply look up the
purchaser’s license details in the system by driver’s license or
state identification number.
“Mobile Fish makes last-minute, short term licenses available to any
Michigan resident with a web-enabled mobile device,” explained Tom
Weston, director of the E-Michigan Office within DTMB. “With 15,000
page views a day on Michigan.gov via mobile devices alone, this new
application provides a fast and easy way for citizens to get their
fishing licenses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
Out of state anglers and those wishing to purchase other types of
fishing licenses will still need to visit a local retailer or visit
www.mdnr-elicense.com to purchase a license online.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the
conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of
the state's environment, natural resources and related economic
interests for current and future generations. Learn more at
www.michigan.gov/dnre.
today that anglers can now purchase a 24-hour fishing license with any
web-enabled mobile device. The project--called Mobile Fish--is a joint
effort between the DNRE and the Department of Technology, Management and
Budget (DTMB).
Mobile device users can access Mobile Fish at mobile.mi.gov/fish
and purchase a 24-hour, all species fishing license with a credit or
debit card for $7. Purchasers choose the date and time they would like
their 24-hour license to begin, enter their valid Michigan driver’s
license or State of Michigan ID, make a payment and receive a
confirmation number.
“Mobile Fish is intended to be a convenience for anglers, and make it
easier to get out on the water and go fishing,” said DNRE Director
Rebecca Humphries. “We are excited to be offering this service to
Michigan residents, enabling them to purchase a 24-hour fishing license
anytime, anywhere.”
DNRE conservation officers have the technology to verify license
purchases instantly. Anglers purchasing a 24-hour fishing license
through Mobile Fish won’t have to worry about printing anything out or
remembering their confirmation number. Officers can simply look up the
purchaser’s license details in the system by driver’s license or
state identification number.
“Mobile Fish makes last-minute, short term licenses available to any
Michigan resident with a web-enabled mobile device,” explained Tom
Weston, director of the E-Michigan Office within DTMB. “With 15,000
page views a day on Michigan.gov via mobile devices alone, this new
application provides a fast and easy way for citizens to get their
fishing licenses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
Out of state anglers and those wishing to purchase other types of
fishing licenses will still need to visit a local retailer or visit
www.mdnr-elicense.com to purchase a license online.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the
conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of
the state's environment, natural resources and related economic
interests for current and future generations. Learn more at
www.michigan.gov/dnre.