Licenses & Permits

Recent News

Experience alligator hunting; apply now for permits

May 01, 2013

Apply for a hunt of a lifetime!

April 30, 2013

FWC to permanently waive license requirement for lionfish harvest

April 17, 2013

FWC to meet April 17-18 near Tallahassee

April 10, 2013

Take advantage of license-free fishing Saturday in Florida’s fresh waters

April 04, 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

 Selling or importing fish, frogs or shellfish

 Scalloping: You need a saltwater fishing license to scallop from shore or a vessel, unless you qualify for an exemption.

 News

New! -Recreational License Issuance Services (RLIS): 

We are excited to be transitioning to a new recreational licensing system! 

The RLIS system has been designed with you in mind.  Over the years we’ve received a lot of feedback on how we can improve, and have incorporated this feedback into the design of RLIS making it much more user-friendly than the old system.

We expect you to be very pleased with the new RLIS system and appreciate your patience throughout this transition.

New! - Application dates shift for some hunts

Alligator Hunts

The 2012-2013 alligator hunting season closed on November 1, 2012.  Information about permits for the 2013-2014 hunting season will be available in the spring.

Drawing Results  are usually posted two weeks after the application period closes.

License Choices for

Anglers and Hunters

Saltwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

Hunting

Limited Entry/Quota Hunts 

Lifetime Licenses