Alabama specialty license plates12/5/2023 ![]() Arkansas’ Longear SunfishĪbsolute show stopper, if you ask me. Derek nailed this one, and BTT is such a cool organization. I ranked this one so much higher because the general design and layout of the license plate is better, and the eye isn’t covered by text. Yep! same artist as Washington’s Steelhead. Yes, brook trout are a little overrated, but I mean look at it. Personally, I love this painting by wildlife biologist Tom Allen. West Virginia’s Wild Wonderful Brook Trout Art by WV DNR Wildlife Biologist Tom Allen, proceeds benefit WV Wildlife Diversity Program Sales from this salmon license plate (introduced 23 years ago, and just updated this year with new artwork) have raised over $8 million for salmon habitat restoration. Even though he’s from the Great Lakes where “steelhead” are not native, his art raises 28 bucks per plate for native steelhead conservation in Washington. This license plate came out in 2016, and is designed by Derek DeYoung, an artist and angler from Michigan. Hopefully you’ll see why I couldn’t rank it in the top 5 when you keep scrolling. The colors are great, the elements are nicely arranged. You decide, which state has bragging rights? 6. ![]() This license plate is really nicely done, but the world record smallmouth bass was caught in Dale Hollow Reservoir which forms the border between KY and Tennessee. Kentucky’s World Record Smallmouth Bass Yes, it weighed 3,396 pounds. Sales of these gorgeous plates benefit the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation which conducts research and educational programs on ocean conservation. Some call him the “Ed Hardy” of fishing apparel, but I LOVE Guy Harvey’s art. Florida’s Guy Harvey Hammerhead, and Mahi Mahi Sometimes really simple art with good design is better than slapping a bunch of letters on an elaborate painting. Let this be a lesson that design is important. This badass walleye painting would have scored a lot higher if they didn’t cover so much of it up with the letters. The tournament has raised over $6 million for charitable donations since 1986. The entry fee for the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament last year was $27,500. Let’s start with the top 10 best fish license plates countdown. In this article, I’ll show you which states have the best tags, and which states could be doing a lot better. Their sales often benefit non-profits and causes like breast cancer research or autism awareness, and some states have been able to leverage funding for their departments of conservation with well designed specialty plates for outdoor enthusiasts. You’ve probably seen specialty plates for veterans, firefighters, and college sports fans, which are fairly common. I’m not talking about vanity plates, which are tags with slogans or names spelled out in letters and numbers. ![]() Most states offer (for a reasonable fee) quite a few different license plate designs that give your car a little bit of personality. In my opinion, it’s the most exciting part of visiting the DMV, besides getting your driver’s permit.
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