In Florida, you can purchase your fishing license online with a credit card and print out your legal receipt and start fishing. I would imagine that other states will have the same ability. Regarding crabbing, in Maryland you are allowed to take crabs recreationally, with certain restrictions, without a fishing license. I don't remember the requirements so you will have to look them up online. Regards, Randy Pickelmann Morning Star on the Erie Canal www.CruisingMorningStar.com