good question as I recall this years will state 2013 and next years(issued after first of year) will say 2014(or at least mine always have ) I dont know if anyone would give you a hard time at all...I cant even remember what the "rules" are if there are any on that...I do know that from time to time you will/do get "checked" for a membership though. I believe Troxells down on Lycoming Creek road in Williamsport also sells them(memberships)