Not sure, but the $ goes toward enhancement and other good stuff, so it's a good thing to pay for. I guess it could be considered a user fee or environmental surcharge sort of thing.
As far as I can read on pg 6 of the FW regs is that if you are under 16 and are a resident of BC, you don't need a stamp and can retain your own quota, but must of course obey the regulations of that water. Then, when you're over 16, you gotta pay like the rest of us
If you really want to be sure, you can always call your local C.O.



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