Information
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) authorizes
the sale of hunting and fishing licenses/permits. Licenses and permits
are issued through the Total Licensing System and are available through
FFWCC appointed agents (e.g. Florida Tax Collector Office, Bait and
Tackle Shops, Department Stores, Marinas, etc.).
It is recommended the license holder have positive proof of
identification with them when engaging in a licensed activity as it can
be requested by law enforcement at any time; identification is required
to be in the possession of any individual engaging in activities
permitted by a 5-year, lifetime or no-cost license or when using an
authorization number issued in conjunction with an internet or telephone
sale.
License Effective/Expiration Dates
- 3-Day/7-Day/10-Day - may specify future begin date not to exceed
90 days from date of purchase and are valid for 3, 7, or 10 consecutive
days
- Annual Licenses - may specify a future begin date not to exceed 90
days from date of purchase and is valid for 12 consecutive months
- 5-Year - may specify a future begin date not to exceed 90 days from
date of purchase and is valid for 5 consecutive years regardless of a
change in Florida residency
- Lifetime - may specify a future begin date not to exceed 90 days
from date of purchase and is valid for life regardless of a change in
Florida residency
- Sportsman (64+) - begin date is date of purchase and is valid until
the licensee reaches the age of 65 as long as the licensee remains a
resident of Florida
- Senior Citizen (65+) - begin date is date of issuance and is valid
for life as long as the licensee remains a Florida resident
Additional License Information
The following licenses can only be obtained from a Tax Collector's office:
- Lifetime (also available by phone; restrictions apply)
- Pier/Pier Snook Permit
- Charter Vessel
- Charter Captain
- Tarpon Tag
- Complimentary Senior Citizen (65+)
- Military Gold Sportsman
Note: A Disability License and a No-Cost Crossbow Permit for disabled
persons can only be obtained through FFWCC.
Replacement licenses of any kind may be processed through any sales
venue with the exception of a:
- Tarpon Tag - is not replaceable
- Complimentary Senior Citizen (65+) - can only be replaced through a
Tax Collector's office
- Quota Hunt/Limited Hunt Permits - can only be replaced through
FFWCC
General Rules/Regulations and Handbooks:
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