It'll be interesting to see how NYS handles the roll back of license fees on 2/1.  A few years ago (2010?) I purchased an out of state CT fresh water license as the Housatonic (Bull's Bridge) is approximately a 1/2 hour away.  A week later the CT legislature rolled back the fees and notified me that I had a twenty dollar credit toward my 2011 license.  I never did buy a 2011 license so I was out the twenty dollars.  Oh well.......

Charlie:
 On the Marine fishing license  Check those states you fish.. Some states honor other states license and some not.. I know RI honors a NY (free) marine license but don't think NY honors RI (pay)...
NY sued the Federal Marine over the fee and we got a $10.00 refund and now its free.. I guess it's just about registry for NY. I think it was to comply with an established herring program.. NJ did not and the feds closed the use of herring completely..Really strange and confusing..

Thanks for the Rhody tip, HT. Free is good.