MADISON, Wis.---Grab your lures and poles, this Saturday is the game fish opener. Thousands of people are sure to flock to Wisconsin's 15 thousand lakes and 42 thousand miles of rivers. This year's season has some new regulations and ways of getting a license.
 
"Wisconsin really offers some of the most diverse fishing opportunities in the country." said Todd Kalish of the Department of Natural Resources.
 
This year the DNR rolled out a new system called Go Wild. Through Go Wild, you can have your fishing license on a conservation card, or you can download your license to your smartphone.
 
"Some people have really embraced the new system, obviously it took a little while to get all the kinks out, but i think that we've pretty much got it down now." said Dorn Outdoor Pro Staff employee Dan Phillips.
 
You can also print your license out yourself, or register your drivers license or state ID to more readily store your license purchases.
 
"Or if you don't want either, we can print out a paper receipt which you can laminate and show as proof." explained Phillips.
 
"You also want to make sure that you check the fishing regulations. We have a variety of new regulations this year." said Kalish "Sport fishing actually generates approx 2.3 billion dollars to the economy."
 
Fishing also supports about 22 thousand Wisconsin jobs.
 
"You're also contributing to your local regional and statewide economy by participating in the sport of fishing."