The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulate hunting and freshwater fishing in the State of Florida. This agency sets and enforces policies and initiates environmental conservation programs to protect Florida wildlife. In addition, this state office determines license fees, which are set by the Florida Legislature.
Hunting licenses are annual permits valid 12 months from the date of issuance. A lifetime hunting license is also available to Florida residents. Non-residents can apply for a 10 day hunting permit.
Freshwater fishing licenses are valid 12 months from the date of issuance. A five-year freshwater fishing license and a lifetime freshwater fishing license are also available to Florida residents. Non-residents can apply for a seven-day permit.
The "Cane Pole Law" allows Florida residents to fish in the county of his/her residency without a license. The angler can use live or natural bait and poles or hand lines that are not equipped with a reel, for non-commercial purposes only. No fishing license is required to fish in a private fishing pond.
Important Notice: Effective July 1, 2008, Florida Senior Citizen Licenses are no longer honored by the State of Georgia. Seniors will need to purchase the required licenses if hunting and fishing in Georgia.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulate hunting and freshwater fishing in the State of Florida. This agency sets and enforces policies and initiates environmental conservation programs to protect Florida wildlife. In addition, this state office determines license fees, which are set by the Florida Legislature.
Hunting licenses are annual permits valid 12 months from the date of issuance. A lifetime hunting license is also available to Florida residents. Non-residents can apply for a 10 day hunting permit.
Freshwater fishing licenses are valid 12 months from the date of issuance. A five-year freshwater fishing license and a lifetime freshwater fishing license are also available to Florida residents. Non-residents can apply for a seven-day permit.
The "Cane Pole Law" allows Florida residents to fish in the county of his/her residency without a license. The angler can use live or natural bait and poles or hand lines that are not equipped with a reel, for non-commercial purposes only. No fishing license is required to fish in a private fishing pond.
Important Notice: Effective July 1, 2008, Florida Senior Citizen Licenses are no longer honored by the State of Georgia. Seniors will need to purchase the required licenses if hunting and fishing in Georgia.