Wow, quite the reaction. I don't know this for sure but I believe the requirement for the the SSN is related to the computerized licensing program which will be in place next year. If any of you has ever fished in Oregon or Idaho recently, you know that this system is a real timesaver. But to have a robust database, they need a unique key to search on. Since there may be multiple Joe Smiths out there, the SSN is the best option. That or it really is part of the government conspiracy to keep us from fishing. Oops, gotta run the black helicopters are coming. -- Nico

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