Florida Hunting License: Cost, Requirements & How to Apply
Florida hunting license costs, deer and turkey permit planning, WMA and waterfowl add-ons, senior/youth exemptions, and the official GoOutdoorsFlorida checkout path.
Florida Hunting License — Quick Facts
- Resident: from $17.00 — Non-Resident: from $151.50
- Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- License year: 12 months from purchase or selected start date; confirm in GoOutdoorsFlorida checkout (valid for dates within this period)
- Hunter education required for first-time buyers — verify with the state agency
- Discounts available for: senior, youth, other, disabled veteran, active military, landowner
- Buy online through the agency-linked portal at https://gooutdoorsflorida.com/
Florida Hunting License Fees (12 months from purchase or selected start date; confirm in GoOutdoorsFlorida checkout)
Florida license searches in the June 12 GSC export are small but clearly cost-led: /florida-hunting-license/ has 9 impressions, 0 clicks, 0% CTR, and average position 28.00, while 7 Florida cost, deer-tag, turkey-date, and license rows add 15 impressions with 0 clicks and weighted average position 57.20. Use this hub as a planning stack, not the final checkout receipt. FWC's recreational hunting license page lists the annual resident hunting license at $17.00, annual nonresident hunting license at $151.50, 10-day nonresident hunting license at $46.50 and not valid when hunting wild turkeys, annual resident Gold Sportsman's License at $100.00, Management Area Permit at $26.50, Deer Permit as required in addition to a hunting license when taking deer, and Nonresident Turkey Permit at $125.00 with a nonresident annual hunting license required. FWC's order page says Go Outdoors Florida is the approved online provider and lists online, phone, license-agent, tax-collector, and Fish|Hunt FL app purchase paths with handling fees. Confirm the final license start date, exemption status, transaction fee, quota or limited-entry permit, WMA brochure, harvest reporting, and waterfowl proof in FWC or GoOutdoorsFlorida before hunting.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Resident | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting License | $17.00 | — | 1 year | |
| NR Annual Hunting License | — | $151.50 | 1 year | |
| NR 10-Day Hunting License | — | $46.50 | 10 days | Not valid for turkey |
| Resident Gold Sportsman's License | $100.00 | — | 1 year | Includes hunting, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey, Florida Waterfowl, snook, and lobster items listed by FWC; confirm exclusions and federal stamp needs before checkout. |
| Resident Sportsman's License | $80.50 | — | 1 year | Includes hunting, freshwater fishing, WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey, and Florida Waterfowl items listed by FWC; does not include saltwater fishing, snook, or lobster. |
| Deer Permit | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 year | |
| Turkey Permit (Resident) | $10.00 | — | 1 year | |
| Turkey Permit (Non-Resident) | — | $125.00 | 1 year | |
| Management Area Permit | $26.50 | $26.50 | 1 year | |
| Archery Permit | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 year | |
| Muzzleloading Gun Permit | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 year | |
| Florida Waterfowl Permit | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 year | |
| Federal Duck Stamp Proof | — | — | 1 year | Required for migratory waterfowl hunters age 16+ unless an official exemption applies; confirm current E-Stamp or physical stamp proof and vendor fees through FWS or Florida checkout. |
Prices from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Last verified: 2026-06-13. Always confirm current fees with the official state agency before purchase.
When does your Florida license expire? See our license validity guide →
Hunter Education Requirements
Florida hunter safety requirements depend on age, license type, and exemption path. Confirm the current FWC hunter safety rule, course format, and accepted proof before checkout.
How to Buy a Florida Hunting License
- 1
Complete Hunter Education
If required, complete a state-approved hunter education course before purchasing your license.
- 2
Gather Required Documents
Have your government-issued photo ID, Social Security Number, and proof of residency (if applicable) ready.
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Visit the Official Portal
Go to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or an authorized retail agent listed by the state agency.
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Select License Type & Pay
Choose the appropriate license type for your needs, add any required endorsements or tags, and complete payment.
- 5
Print or Save Your License
Print your license or save a digital copy. You must carry your valid license while hunting in Florida.
Need help? Call Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 888-486-8356
Not sure what you need? Use our License Cost Calculator to get a personalized estimate →
Step-by-step: How to buy your hunting license online for any state →
Florida Hunting Seasons (12 months from purchase or selected start date; confirm in GoOutdoorsFlorida checkout)
| Species | Method | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | Archery | August 1 | October 18 | Zone A dates shown; others vary |
| White-tailed Deer | General Gun | November 21 | January 24, 2027 | Zone A dates shown; others vary |
| White-tailed Deer | Muzzleloader | September 5 | September 18 | Zone A dates shown; others vary |
| Turkey | Spring | March 7 | April 12 | Planning row for south of SR 70; verify north/south SR 70 dates, youth dates, WMA rules, and the current FWC season-date page before hunting |
| Wild Hog | Year-round | January 1 | December 31 | No season or bag limit on private land |
| Dove | General | September 26 | January 31, 2027 | |
| Duck | General | November 21 | January 31, 2027 |
View full Florida season regulations on FWC
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Discounts & Exemptions
| Group | Benefit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Senior | Free | Florida residents aged 65 and older with proof of age and residency |
| Youth | Free for under 16 | Children under 16 do not need a hunting license |
| Other | Florida Resident Disabled Person's Hunting and Fishing License | Florida residents certified as totally and permanently disabled must possess the official disabled person's license or other FWC-recognized proof to use this exemption |
| Disabled Veteran | Event-specific exemption | Disabled veterans and certain military participants may be exempt only while participating in an FWC-permitted outdoor recreational event |
| Active Military | Resident rates | Active duty military stationed in Florida treated as residents |
| Landowner | Exempt on own land | Florida residents hunting on their own land of 20+ acres in the county of residence |
Florida Hunting Regulations Overview
Bag Limits
Check species-specific bag limits in the Florida official regulations. Limits vary by species, management unit, and season.
Legal Methods
Approved hunting methods include firearm, archery, and muzzleloader. Crossbows are legal. Specific rules apply to each method.
Safety Requirements
Blaze orange is required during firearms deer season.
Shooting Hours
Hunting is generally permitted from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Check local variations.
- Daylight fluorescent orange required during firearm seasons — 500 sq inches of head and upper body.
- Private-land wild hog rules differ from WMA/public-land hog rules; confirm landowner permission and current FWC property rules.
- Alligator harvest, CITES tags, quota/limited-entry status, and application timing are controlled by FWC and GoOutdoorsFlorida.
- Antler restrictions: at least one antler 5 inches or greater in length required for legal bucks.
Read full Florida regulations on FWC
Not sure if you qualify for a discount? Take the Eligibility Quiz →
Florida Proof Checklist
Use official owner pages for license, access, education, season, and transport decisions before entering the field.
Use the official portal
Confirm the state agency, product year, cart items, receipt, and field-proof rules before buying.
Open guideVerify access owner
Check public-land, WMA, refuge, road, closure, parking, camping, and private-boundary rules at the source.
Open guideSolve transport early
Save CWD, carcass, meat, head, cape, waterfowl, transit-state, processor, and proof requirements.
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Florida Hunting License FAQ
How much does a hunting license cost in Florida?
FWC's recreational hunting license page lists $17.00 for an annual resident hunting license, $151.50 for an annual nonresident hunting license, and $46.50 for a 10-day nonresident hunting license that is not valid when hunting wild turkeys. Add deer, turkey, WMA, archery, muzzleloader, crossbow, waterfowl, limited-entry, and checkout fees before treating it as the official checkout amount.
How much is a deer tag or deer permit in Florida?
FWC lists the Deer Permit as required in addition to a hunting license when taking or attempting to take deer. This site uses a $5 planning row for the deer permit, but deer users should verify the exact product, license start date, zone, WMA or quota status, and official GoOutdoorsFlorida amount.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Florida?
Plan on checking FWC's hunter safety rules before purchase. Requirements can depend on age, previous certification, exemption path, and license type, and the official FWC checkout controls accepted proof.
Can non-residents hunt in Florida?
Yes. FWC lists the annual nonresident hunting license at $151.50 and the 10-day nonresident hunting license at $46.50, but the 10-day product is not valid when hunting wild turkeys. Nonresidents should add deer, turkey, WMA, waterfowl, alligator, quota, and transaction items as separate decisions.
What is the Florida turkey season for 2027?
Florida turkey dates depend on south or north of State Road 70, youth dates, WMA rules, and current FWC season-date updates. Use the turkey support page and FWC season dates before buying a turkey permit or planning travel.
Are there free hunting licenses in Florida?
FWC's exemption page lists youth under 16, resident seniors age 65 or older with proof, qualifying disabled residents, certain Florida residents in the Armed Forces home on leave, and other narrow exemptions. Exemptions may not replace Federal Duck Stamp proof, quota permits, limited-entry permits, or some property-specific requirements.
Can I buy a Florida hunting license online?
Yes. FWC's order page says Go Outdoors Florida is the approved and authorized online provider. FWC also lists phone, license-agent, tax-collector, and Fish|Hunt FL app purchase paths, and notes online and phone handling fees.