Hunting & Fishing License

Hunting and Fishing licenses may be obtained at the Tax Collectors' Office or at various sport stores, retail stores and bait and tackle shops as designated by the FWCC. You may also purchase licenses on-line by clicking here.                                                       

All citizens who intend to hunt or fish in Florida require a valid license. The only exceptions to the law are:

1. Residents 65 years of age or older who possess either a Resident Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certified or proof of age and residency (A Driver license is sufficient). The Florida Senior Citizens Hunting and Fishing certificate is not accepted in Georgia as of July 1, 2008., Florida Seniors must now purchase Non-Resident licenses in Georgia. Georgia Seniors are now required to purchase Non-Resident licenses in Florida. 
2. Children under the age of 16 are not required to have a license, however they must carry proof of age identification. 
3. Permanently and totally disabled residents can obtain a special exemption card. An authorized disability statement from the Social Security office or Veterans Administration must be presented upon application. This permit is free. 
4. Residents who have been accepted by The Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services as a client for retardation and development services are exempt from the license requirements. 
5. A Florida resident who is a member of the U.S. armed forces and is not stationed in Florida is exempt from the license requirements while home on leave for 30 days or less. Proof of orders must be on the person while hunting or fishing