Florida Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education
Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for Florida. Checked 2026-11-12.
Hunting Licenses (4)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Licence (resident annual) | Resident | $17.00 | Required to hunt game or furbearers; FWC page lists no minimum age | Official page |
| Hunting Licence (non-resident annual) | Non-resident | $151.50 | Non-resident | Official page |
| Youth Hunting Licence | Resident & Non-resident | $17.00 | Optional for ages 8-15 who passed hunter safety; valid to 17th birthday | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunting Licence (includes deer, WMA, archery, muzzleloader, crossbow, turkey, waterfowl permits) | Resident | 201.50 (age 4 or younger); 351.50 (5-12); 501.50 (13+) | Florida residents, by age band | Official page |
Tags, Stamps & Permits (8)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Area Permit | Resident & Non-resident | 26.50 (annual); 126.50 (five-year, residents only) | Required on WMA lands with hunting licence | Official page |
| Archery Season Permit | Resident & Non-resident | 5.00 (annual); 25.00 (five-year, residents only) | Required during archery season | Official page |
| Deer Permit | Resident & Non-resident | 5.00 (annual); 25.00 (five-year, residents only) | Required to take deer | Official page |
| Turkey Permit | Resident & Non-resident | 10.00 (resident annual); 50.00 (five-year resident); 125.00 (non-resident annual) | Required to take turkey | Official page |
| Migratory Bird Permit | Resident & Non-resident | 5.00 (annual); 25.00 (five-year, residents only) | Required when taking ducks and geese; federal duck stamp also required | Official page |
| WMA Deer-Dog Permit | Resident & Non-resident | Free ($0.00) | Required to take deer with dogs on WMA | Official page |
| Federal Duck Stamp | Resident & Non-resident | Not shown | Hunters 16+ of migratory waterfowl | Official page |
| Crossbow, Muzzleloading Gun season permits | Resident & Non-resident | not captured | Official page |
Trapping Licenses (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furbearer Licence | Resident & Non-resident | 26.50 (resident annual); 26.50 (non-resident annual) | Trap or snare furbearers and sell hides and meat | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Safety requirement | Resident & Non-resident | course fee not shown | Born on or after June 1, 1975 and 16 or older must pass hunter safety course before buying a hunting licence; deferral option | Official page |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (4)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sportsman's 64+ Licence (hunting + freshwater + permits) | Resident | 13.50 (annual); 61.50 (five-year) | Florida resident 64 or older | Official page |
| Military Gold Sportsman's Licence (includes hunting, saltwater, freshwater, permits) | Resident | $20.00 | Active duty or retired military; online verification at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or tax collector with military ID | Official page |
| Disabled Resident Hunting/Fishing Licence | Resident | Not shown | Persons with disabilities; apply through FWC accessibility forms | Official page |
| Florida residents 65+ license exemption | Resident | Not shown | Florida residents 65+; exemption stated only on county tax collector page | Official page |
Next steps for Florida hunters
Check official Florida season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).