WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWS

On-line Mexican licenses now available

Do I need a fishing license and passport for the Cabo Tuna Jackpot?

Yes you do, when traveling into Mexico. And you need a tourist card if you plan on traveling past San Quintin. For those who fly, tourist cards are part of your flight cost from the U.S. Thyat covers 99 percent of those who go to Cabo. However, tourist cards are not covered or even provided automatically if you fly from Tijuana. So ask for one in case you are asked to show it later, which is likely, at the airport in Cabo.

If driving south, you can buy a tourist card through a Baja travel club in person or on-line or at the border during normal banking hours, 9 to 5. Park in the lot to the right immediately after you cross the border at TJ. You get the form at one window, pay at the other window a building or so away, then get it stamped at the first window. And you're on your way. There is no similar tourist card office/bank window at Otay or Tecate.

As for Mexican fishing licenses, they are available for far less than at tackle shops or travel clubs on line at this link: http://www.bestbajafishing.org/fishing%20permits.htm and they are also available in Cabo at tackle shops like Minerva's. There will also be a fisheries service official at the caption's meeting/check-in on Nov. 4 from about 3:30 to 5:50 at the Tesoro Hotel pool area.