Online and phone orders include handling charges. Review the final amount for your transaction. FWC states that license and permit sales are final and nonrefundable.

The Fish|Hunt FL app can store your licenses and permits. Confirm that the licenses you need are current before taking part in an activity.

Florida residents can choose a freshwater-and-saltwater fishing combination or a hunting-and-freshwater combination for $32.50 annually. An annual hunting, freshwater, and saltwater combination is $48. Additional permits may still be needed.

A freshwater-only license does not provide a saltwater fishing license. Check which licenses are included in your combination or package.

Florida residents may obtain a no-cost annual shoreline-only saltwater license. It covers shore or structures attached to shore, but not fishing from a vessel, a shoreline reached by vessel, swimming, or diving.

Annual snook and spiny lobster permits are $10 and $5 respectively, unless exempt or included in your package. Certain activities also require a no-cost reef-fish designation, shark permit, or crab-trap registration—even for some license-exempt anglers. Use FWC’s activity-specific requirements.

People born on or after June 1, 1975 generally must complete an approved hunter-safety course to purchase a hunting license. Florida accepts certification from an approved course completed in another state. FWC explains the exceptions and supervised mentoring deferral.

Bring your certification record. If your license does not show completion, FWC requires you to carry the certification while hunting.

A basic license does not include every required permit. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, management-area, and season-specific permits may apply. Public-land hunts may also require a quota or limited-entry permit. Check the applicable FWC area brochure and permit requirements.

A valid Florida driver license or ID with a Florida address and residency verified by FLHSMV is the primary proof. Qualifying active-duty military members stationed here may use Florida military orders.

Florida residents who do not have a Florida driver license or ID may use a current Florida voter information card, declaration of domicile, or Florida homestead exemption. Landlord certification is no longer accepted.

For youths under 18, FWC also allows Florida school identification or a parent’s residency proof when the parent accompanies the child.

For a lifetime license for a child under 13, bring a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, and a copy of a Florida driver license for a parent named on the birth certificate.

Youth under 16 are exempt from general recreational hunting and fishing license requirements. Review the requirements for the particular activity and any special permit.

Resident seniors may use proof of age and Florida residency instead of buying general recreational hunting or fishing licenses and many related permits. An optional no-cost Resident 65+ Hunt/Fish Certificate is available online or at a Tax Collector office.

The general senior exemption does not cover every requirement. Federal duck stamps, tarpon tags, and certain activity-specific registrations or permits may still apply.

The senior exemption is for Florida residents. A visiting senior does not qualify solely because of age. Children under 16 may qualify regardless of residency. Review FWC’s visitor guidance before buying a license.

Some exemptions depend on the location, property, vessel coverage, or military status. Read the complete FWC conditions before relying on one. A license exemption does not remove seasons, limits, or other activity rules.

The annual resident Sportsman’s license is $80.50 and includes hunting, freshwater fishing, and listed hunting permits. It does not include saltwater fishing, snook, or lobster privileges.

The annual resident Gold Sportsman’s license is $100 and adds saltwater fishing and listed snook and lobster permits. Compare package inclusions with the activity you plan.

This $20 annual license is available to qualifying active-duty and retired military members who meet FWC’s Florida residency or stationing requirements. Bring current military identification and residency proof or applicable orders. Online verification is also available.

Family members do not qualify merely through the service member. Hunter-safety requirements still apply. Some items, including the federal duck stamp, migratory bird permit, and limited-entry permits, are not included.

Qualifying Florida residents may apply online or at a Tax Collector office. The term is two or five years depending on the documentation; it is not automatically five years for every applicant.

For the SSA category, bring documentation dated within the past 12 months showing that disability benefits are currently received. FWC does not accept a 1099 as proof. Other qualifying categories include eligible veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or more and certain workers’ compensation or Railroad Retirement Board determinations.

Bring Florida residency proof and review the current list of accepted records. Hunter-safety requirements and certain separate permits still apply.

Florida residents can choose lifetime freshwater, saltwater, hunting, or Gold Sportsman’s licenses. Prices vary by age and package. Review the included privileges and child-document requirements before applying.

Check the individual wildlife management area brochure and FWC’s quota/limited-entry information for your planned hunt. Application periods and permit conditions vary by area.

FWC offers designated license-free freshwater and saltwater fishing days for residents and visitors. The two schedules differ. Seasons, bag limits, size limits, and other rules still apply.

Use Go Outdoors Florida to manage your license record, or contact an authorized agent for assistance. FWC’s license FAQs explain common account and license questions.

Commercial licensing has separate requirements. Use FWC’s commercial licensing resources or call before visiting to confirm the correct application channel.