Licenses & Permits

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Recreational license, permit information and requirements

Most recreational hunting and fishing licenses and permits, including reprints, are available at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, tax collectors’ offices, license agents, or by calling toll-free 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356). For purposes of hunting in Florida, a resident is defined as any person who has declared Florida as his or her only state of residence as evidenced by a valid Florida driver license or identification card with a Florida address. A valid Florida driver license or ID Card is needed for resident license or permit purchases made online or by telephone. If you do not have a Florida driver license or ID card, a Florida voter information card, declaration of domicile, or homestead exemption may be used as proof of residency.

Active duty military personnel stationed in Florida, including spouse and dependent children residing in the household, are considered residents. Except as noted under License and Permit Exemptions, the following licenses and permits are required:

Hunting license

Required when taking or attempting to take game or furbearing animals (by methods other than trapping).

Deer permit

Required, in addition to a hunting license, when taking or attempting to take deer.

Turkey permit

Required, in addition to a hunting license, when taking or attempting to take wild turkeys.

Migratory bird permit

Required, in addition to a hunting license, when taking or attempting to take ducks, geese, coots, common gallinules (moorhens), rails, snipes, woodcocks, mourning doves and white-winged doves.

Florida waterfowl permit and Federal duck stamp

Required, in addition to a hunting license and migratory bird permit, when taking or attempting to take ducks, geese and mergansers.

Archery season permit

Required, in addition to a hunting license, when hunting during archery season.

Crossbow season permit

Required, in addition to a hunting license, when hunting during crossbow season.

Muzzleloading gun season permit

Required, in addition to a hunting license, when hunting during muzzleloading gun season.

Management area permit

Required, in addition to a hunting license, when taking or attempting to take wildlife on wildlife management areas. Permit may also be used on wildlife management areas where a daily-use fee is required.

Limited entry/quota permit

Required to hunt, or access for recreational purposes, some management areas during specified periods (see Limited Entry/Quota Permits on page 41).

NOTE: In addition to a hunting license, management area permit and any other related permits, additional permits or tags may be required for all or parts of a season when hunting on a wildlife management area. Requirements and exemptions vary by area. Please consult the specific brochure for the WMA you wish to hunt at MyFWC.com/WMAbrochures.

Furbearer trapping license

Required of anyone, except residents age 65 or older, when taking or attempting to take furbearing animals (raccoons, beavers, bobcats, otters, opossums, coyotes, skunks, nutrias) using live traps or snares and when selling pelts to licensed fur dealers.

How to order

Hunting licenses and permits can be ordered at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or by calling 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (888-486-8356) 24 hours a day. Purchases can also be made at tax collector’s offices or license agent locations. Visit MyFWC.com/License for more information on how to order and any applicable fees. All license and permit sales are final.

License and permit exemptions

Exemptions from hunting license and permit (including Florida waterfowl, migratory bird, deer, turkey, management area, and archery, crossbow and muzzleloading gun season) requirements are:

Persons hunting in their county of residence on their homestead or homestead of their spouse or minor child; or minor child hunting on the homestead of their parents.
Florida residents age 65 or older possessing proof of age and residency; a valid Florida Driver License or ID card or a no-cost Florida Resident 65+ Hunting and Fishing card (obtained online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or at county tax collectors' offices) meet this requirement. Florida residents age 65 or older are also exempt from the furbearer trapping license.
Florida residents possessing a Florida Resident Persons with Disabilities Hunting and Fishing License. Information for this license is available at MyFWC.com/ADA, and applications can be submitted at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Florida residents in the U.S. Armed Services not stationed in Florida, while home on leave with orders for 30 days or less.
Children under age 16 (also exempt from federal duck stamps).

Resident Hunting Licenses	Annual	5-Year
Gold Sportsman’s License Includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Management Area, Archery Season, Muzzleloading Gun Season, Crossbow Season, Turkey, Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits.	$100.00	$494.00
Youth Gold Sportsman’s License Includes the same licenses and permits as the Gold Sportsman’s License. This license is not required, but available to youths age 8 to 15 who hold a hunter safety certification and is valid from time of purchase until they reach 17 years old.	$100.00
Military Gold Sportsman’s License Includes the same licenses and permits as the Gold Sportsman’s License. Available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or at county tax collectors’ offices for Florida residents with valid military credentials who are active duty or retired military members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Armed Forces Reserve, Florida National Guard, Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve.	$20.00
Sportsman’s License Includes Hunting and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Management Area, Archery Season, Muzzleloading Gun Season, Crossbow Season, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl permits.	$80.50
Resident 64+ Silver Sportsman’s License Includes Freshwater Fishing and Hunting licenses; and Deer, Management Area, Archery Season, Muzzleloading Gun Season, Crossbow Season, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl permits.	$13.50	$67.50
Annual Hunting License	$17.00	$79.00
Youth Hunting License This license is not required, but available to youths age 8 to 15 who hold a hunter safety certification and is valid from time of purchase until they reach 17 years old.	$17.00
Hunting/Freshwater Fishing Combination License	$32.50
Hunting/Freshwater/Saltwater Fishing Combination License	$48.00
Resident Persons with Disabilities Hunting/Fishing License Includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Management Area, Archery Season, Muzzleloading Gun Season, Crossbow Season, Turkey, Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits. Eligibility and application details for this license are available at MyFWC.com/ADA.	No Cost
Florida Resident 65+ Hunting and Fishing License	No Cost

Nonresident Hunting Licenses
Nonresident Annual Hunting License	$151.50
Nonresident 10-Day Hunting License	$46.50

Hunting Permits and Related Licenses (Resident and Nonresident)	Annual	5-Year (Residents only)
Management Area Permit	$26.50	$126.50
Deer Permit	$5.00	$25.00
Archery Season Permit	$5.00	$25.00
Crossbow Season Permit	$5.00	$25.00
Muzzleloading Gun Season Permit	$5.00	$25.00
Turkey Permit (Resident)	$10.00	$50.00
Turkey Permit (Nonresident)	$125.00	—
Florida Waterfowl Permit	$5.00	$25.00
Migratory Bird Permit (valid Sept. 1 – March 31)	No Cost	—
Federal Duck Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30)	$28.50	—
Furbearer Trapping License	$26.50	—

Lifetime Licenses
Lifetime Licenses are available to Florida residents only but remain valid even if you move out of state. Funds generated from sales of these licenses are invested in an endowment to support long-term conservation of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources. Lifetime license holders may be exempt from any licenses or permits that are created in the future, or be exempt from the permit fees.
Lifetime Sportsman’s License Includes Hunting, Saltwater Fishing and Freshwater Fishing licenses; and Deer, Management Area, Archery Season, Muzzleloading Gun Season, Crossbow Season, Turkey, Florida Waterfowl, Snook and Lobster permits.
4 years or younger	$401.50
5–12 years	$701.50
13 years and older	$1,001.50
Lifetime Hunting License Includes Hunting license; and Deer, Management Area, Archery Season, Muzzleloading Gun Season, Crossbow Season, Turkey and Florida Waterfowl permits.
4 years or younger	$201.50
5–12 years	$351.50
13 years and older	$501.50

— All Sales Are Final —