Hunting and Fishing Licenses;

Florida residents can purchase one-year and five-year Florida hunting and fishing licenses online. Non-residents can also purchase shorter term licenses online.

Purchase hunting and fishing licenses online now.The Tax Collector serves as an agent of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by being the primary source for the sale and issuance of a variety of hunting and fishing licenses.  Various outlets, such as "bait and tackle" dealers and sporting goods stores, are authorized to sell and issue these licenses as well.

Hunting and fishing licenses may also be purchased or renewed by telephone for an additional fee. A valid hunting and/or fishing license must be carried on his or her person when participating in these activities.

Exemptions

• Any individual who is under 16 years of age.
• Florida residents 65 years of age or older who can show proof of age and residency, such as a valid Florida driver license or voter registration card.
• Military personnel who are residents of Florida and are home on leave for a period of 30 days or less and have valid orders in their possession.
• Florida residents who are fishing in saltwater from land, a structure fixed to land, jettison, or licensed fishing pier.
• Any individual fishing from a boat that has been issued a vessel saltwater fishing license.
• Individuals fishing in their home county with live or natural bait, using poles or hand lines that are not equipped with reel or other line retrieval mechanisms for noncommercial purposes (NOTE: This does not apply in Fish Management Areas).
• Persons hunting in their county of residence on their homestead or the homestead of their spouse or minor child, or any minor child hunting on the homestead of their parent.

Hunting License Fees
Fishing License Fees