Just curious

because each state, for the most part, manages its own fish and game. they limit who and how much can be taken, charging fees to offset the work involved with that and to earn some cash.

.... different laws in different states..? 🤔

I know you don't have to have a fishing license for Florida as long as you're not in a boat

Each state has a separate fishing and game funding. If you want to utilize the natural resources you unfortunately have to pay for maintaining the infrastructure, employees, game wardens and all that.
Why do so many Alaskans come to Texas?

Different regulations and because out of staters shouldn't have the same access to local game as residents do. That's why we charge wayyyy more for out state licenses.