Gov. Rick Scott is using his executive order powers to offer lifetime sportsman’s licenses at a greatly reduced cost for children and young adults.
Through the end of the year, Florida residents younger than 22 can purchase a lifetime license that covers saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, hunting, and most associated permits, for $500.
“Our state’s natural treasures give families wonderful opportunities for both fishing and hunting from the Panhandle to the Keys,” Scott said, in a release. “This lifetime sportsman’s license will provide Florida’s youth with the opportunity to spend time outdoors with their families.
“Fishing and hunting are time-honored traditions in our state, and I encourage all Floridians to spend some time enjoying the great outdoors.”
A lifetime license is true to its name, giving the holder the license the ability to hunt and fish in Florida for the rest of that person’s life, even if they are no longer a resident of the state.
Licenses can be purchased at all Florida county tax collectors’ offices, or online at License.MyFWC.com. More information can be found at (888) 347-4356.
