Florida Hunting and Fishing License: Cost & Combo Rules

Official Florida FWC combo license help

Florida Hunting and Fishing License: Cost, Combo Rules, Gold Sportsman and Online Buying

Florida has several hunting and fishing license combinations, and the names matter. A $32.50 hunting and freshwater combo is not the same as the $48 hunting, freshwater and saltwater combo, and neither includes the same privileges as the Sportsman or Gold Sportsman licenses. This guide explains Florida hunting and fishing license cost, resident combo rules, Gold Sportsman benefits, Sportsman exclusions, Silver Sportsman 64+, Military Gold, nonresident warnings, online buying and official FWC links.

$32.50Resident hunting + freshwater
$48Resident hunting + fresh + salt
$80.50Resident Sportsman
$100Resident Gold Sportsman
★ Quick decision path
Pick the Florida Hunting and Fishing License Situation Closest to You

Use these shortcuts before buying. Most Florida combo mistakes happen when people buy the basic combo but need deer or turkey permits, buy Sportsman but also fish saltwater, forget snook or lobster permits, or assume nonresidents can buy the same resident combo products.

Quick warning: Florida’s reduced-cost hunting and fishing combination licenses are Florida resident products. Nonresidents usually need separate hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing licenses plus permits.
Quick answer

How Much Is a Florida Hunting and Fishing License Combo?

Florida FWC lists the annual resident Hunting and Freshwater Fishing Combination license at $32.50. The annual resident Hunting, Freshwater Fishing and Saltwater Fishing Combination license is $48.00.

Florida also has broader resident sportsman packages. The annual resident Sportsman’s License costs $80.50 and includes hunting and freshwater fishing plus several hunting permits, but it does not include saltwater fishing, snook or lobster permits. The annual resident Gold Sportsman’s License costs $100.00 and includes hunting, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, and major hunting, snook and lobster permits.

Best practical answer: Buy the $32.50 combo only if you need resident hunting plus freshwater fishing. Buy the $48 combo if you also need saltwater fishing. Buy Gold Sportsman if you want the broadest resident hunting, freshwater, saltwater, snook and lobster coverage in one annual package.
At a glance

Florida Hunting and Fishing License Quick Facts

Go Outdoors Florida is the approved and authorized online provider of Florida fishing and hunting licenses. FWC also lets anglers and hunters buy through license agents, tax collector offices, phone lines and the Fish|Hunt FL app.

🎯Basic combo$32.50Resident hunt + freshwater
🌊Full basic combo$48Resident hunt + fresh + salt
🦌Sportsman$80.50Hunt + freshwater permits
🏆Gold Sportsman$100Hunt + fresh + salt + permits
🎖️Military Gold$20Eligible resident military
Source review note: This guide uses official Florida FWC recreational hunting license pages, freshwater fishing license pages, saltwater fishing license pages, Military Gold Sportsman information, lifetime license guidance and Go Outdoors Florida ordering information. Always verify your final license, permit and fee on official FWC or Go Outdoors Florida pages before buying.
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What This Florida Hunting and Fishing License Guide Covers

Fee guide

Florida Hunting and Fishing License Cost Table

Florida’s best resident value depends on whether you only need basic hunting/freshwater, also need saltwater, or want major hunting and saltwater permits bundled in one package.

Florida license or packageWho it fitsResident costImportant note
Hunting + Freshwater Fishing CombinationResident who hunts and freshwater fishes$32.50Does not include saltwater fishing or major hunting permits unless separately added.
Hunting + Freshwater + Saltwater Fishing CombinationResident who hunts and fishes both freshwater and saltwater$48.00Basic combo. Snook, lobster, WMA and hunting method permits may still be separate.
Sportsman’s LicenseResident who hunts and freshwater fishes with major hunting permits$80.50Includes hunting and freshwater fishing plus WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey and Florida waterfowl permits. Does not include saltwater, snook or lobster.
Gold Sportsman’s LicenseResident who hunts, freshwater fishes and saltwater fishes broadly$100.00Includes hunting, saltwater and freshwater licenses plus WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey, Florida waterfowl, snook and lobster permits.
Five-Year Gold Sportsman’s LicenseResident who wants multi-year broad coverage$494.00Five-year resident package with Gold Sportsman privileges.
Silver Sportsman’s 64+Florida residents age 64 or older$13.50 annual / $61.50 five-yearIncludes hunting and freshwater fishing plus listed hunting permits. Does not include saltwater, snook or lobster.
Military Gold Sportsman’s LicenseEligible Florida resident active duty or retired military$20.00Reduced-fee license with same privileges as traditional $100 Gold Sportsman.
Fee note: Online, phone, vendor and hard-card purchases can add handling, surcharge, vendor or hard-card fees. FWC says all sales are final and license/permit fees are nonrefundable.
Combo rules

Florida Hunting and Fishing Combo vs Sportsman vs Gold Sportsman

The $32.50 resident Hunting and Freshwater Fishing Combination license is the basic two-activity combo. It is useful if you hunt and fish freshwater, but it is not a full hunting-permit bundle and it does not include saltwater fishing.

The $48 resident Hunting, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing Combination adds saltwater fishing to the basic combo. However, it is still not the same as Gold Sportsman because snook, lobster, WMA, deer, turkey, archery, crossbow, muzzleloading gun and Florida waterfowl permits may still need to be checked separately.

$32.50 combo

Best for Florida residents who need basic hunting plus freshwater fishing.

$48 combo

Best for Florida residents who need basic hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing.

$80.50 Sportsman

Best for Florida residents who hunt with major hunting permits and freshwater fish, but do not need saltwater.

$100 Gold Sportsman

Best for residents who want hunting, freshwater, saltwater, snook, lobster and major hunting permits bundled.

Simple choice: Basic hunt + freshwater = $32.50. Basic hunt + freshwater + saltwater = $48. Hunting permits + freshwater = Sportsman. Hunting permits + freshwater + saltwater + snook/lobster = Gold Sportsman.
Gold Sportsman

Florida Gold Sportsman License: What It Includes and What It Still Does Not Cover

Florida’s resident Gold Sportsman’s License includes hunting, saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing licenses. It also includes Wildlife Management Area, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey, Florida waterfowl, snook and lobster permits.

That broad bundle is why the Gold Sportsman license is usually the cleanest choice for Florida residents who hunt and also fish both freshwater and saltwater, especially if they target deer, turkey, snook or lobster.

Included

Hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing licenses.

Hunting permits

WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey and Florida waterfowl permits.

Saltwater permits

Snook and lobster permits are included.

Still check

Federal Duck Stamp, migratory bird permit, reef fish designation, shark permit, trap registrations and species seasons may still apply.

Gold warning: Gold Sportsman is broad, but it is not a free pass for every activity. Tarpon tags, Federal Duck Stamp, quota/limited entry rules, reef fish designation, shark course/permit and crab trap registrations can still matter.
Online buying

How to Buy a Florida Hunting and Fishing License Online

FWC says licenses and permits are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, in person at a license agent or tax collector’s office, by calling 888-FISH-FLORIDA or 888-HUNT-FLORIDA, and through the Fish|Hunt FL app.

1

Open Go Outdoors Florida

Use GoOutdoorsFlorida.com because FWC identifies it as the approved and authorized online provider for Florida fishing and hunting licenses.

2

Confirm Florida residency

Resident combo and Sportsman products require Florida residency. Nonresidents must buy nonresident licenses and permits separately.

3

Choose your package

Select Hunting/Freshwater, Hunting/Freshwater/Saltwater, Sportsman, Gold Sportsman, Silver Sportsman 64+ or Military Gold if eligible.

4

Add permits not included

Check deer, turkey, archery, muzzleloader, WMA, waterfowl, snook, lobster, shark, reef fish, crab traps or Federal Duck Stamp needs.

5

Save or print proof

Use Go Outdoors Florida or Fish|Hunt FL app to store licenses and keep proof available during your trip.

6

Check current regulations

Review FWC hunting season dates, WMA brochures, freshwater limits and saltwater species rules before going out.

Ordering note: FWC says online recreational license sales can include handling fees or surcharges, and phone sales can include higher handling fees plus surcharge.
Add-on permits

Florida Hunting and Fishing Add-On Permits to Check Before Buying

The package you choose determines which permits are included and which ones remain separate. The biggest mistake is buying a basic combo and assuming it includes all deer, turkey, WMA, waterfowl, snook or lobster privileges.

WMA permit

Required with valid hunting license and other appropriate permits for many wildlife management areas unless bundled or exempt.

Deer permit

Required in addition to a hunting license when taking or attempting to take deer unless bundled.

Turkey permit

Required in addition to a hunting license when taking or attempting to take turkeys unless bundled.

Archery / crossbow / muzzleloader

Required during those hunting seasons unless included in your package.

Florida waterfowl

Required with hunting license and migratory bird permit when taking ducks and geese. Federal Duck Stamp is also required.

Snook and lobster

Required in addition to saltwater fishing license when taking or attempting to take those species unless included in Gold Sportsman.

Saltwater details

Florida Saltwater Fishing, Snook, Lobster, Reef Fish and Shark Notes

Florida’s saltwater license is required to take or attempt to take saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms, with limited exceptions. FWC also says a Florida fishing license is required to land saltwater species in Florida regardless of where they are caught.

If you buy the $48 hunting/freshwater/saltwater combo, you have the basic saltwater license but not every saltwater permit. Gold Sportsman includes snook and lobster, but some no-cost or special permits and tags can still apply.

Saltwater extras to check:

  • Snook permit when taking or attempting to take snook.
  • Spiny lobster permit when taking or attempting to take lobster.
  • No-cost State Reef Fish Angler designation for private-vessel reef fish anglers age 16+.
  • No-cost shore-based shark permit/course for anglers age 16+ taking or attempting sharks from shore.
  • Tarpon tag when landing tarpon.
  • No-cost blue crab and stone crab trap registrations when using traps.
Visitors

Can Nonresidents Buy a Florida Hunting and Fishing Combo License?

Florida’s reduced-cost hunting and fishing combination licenses listed by FWC are resident products. Nonresidents generally need separate nonresident hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing licenses, plus the permits needed for the specific activity.

FWC lists annual nonresident hunting at $151.50 and ten-day nonresident hunting at $46.50, but the ten-day license is not valid when hunting wild turkeys. Nonresident freshwater and saltwater annual fishing licenses are each listed at $47, with 3-day and 7-day options listed at $17 and $30 for fishing.

Nonresident warning: Nonresident short-term recreational fishing licenses are no longer available online through FWC. FWC says short-term licenses can be purchased in person at tax collector offices and license agent locations, including Walmart.
Senior and military

Florida Silver Sportsman 64+ and Military Gold Sportsman License

The Silver Sportsman’s 64+ License is available for Florida residents age 64 or older. It includes hunting and freshwater fishing licenses plus WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey and Florida waterfowl permits. It does not include saltwater fishing, snook or lobster permits.

The Military Gold Sportsman’s License is available to eligible Florida resident active duty or retired military members. FWC says this reduced-fee $20 annual license offers the same privileges as the traditional $100 Gold Sportsman’s License.

Silver Sportsman 64+

$13.50 annual or $61.50 five-year. Does not include saltwater, snook or lobster.

Military Gold

$20 annual for eligible resident active duty or retired military. Same privileges as Gold Sportsman.

Military verification

Available online through Go Outdoors Florida verification or at Florida tax collector offices with required proof.

Senior caution

Age-based exemptions and package rules can differ by resident status and activity. Check FWC before relying on age alone.

Lifetime options

Florida Lifetime Gold Sportsman License Option

Florida offers resident lifetime licenses, including Lifetime Gold Sportsman licenses. FWC states the Lifetime Gold Sportsman License includes hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing licenses plus deer, WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, turkey, Florida waterfowl, snook and lobster permits.

FWC lists Lifetime Gold Sportsman prices by age group: age 4 or younger $401.50, ages 5-12 $701.50, and ages 13 and older $1,001.50.

Lifetime tip: Lifetime Gold Sportsman can make sense for Florida residents who hunt and fish for many years, but always compare it with annual or five-year Gold Sportsman pricing before buying.
Mobile proof

Fish|Hunt FL App: Renew, Store and Purchase Licenses

FWC says the Fish|Hunt FL app can be used to renew, store and purchase licenses and permits. It also offers harvest reporting, fishing and hunting regulations, sunrise/sunset times, feeding times, WMA brochures and other outdoor tools.

Even with the app, a printed backup can help when hunting in WMAs, fishing remote freshwater areas, boating offshore, or using a phone with low battery or weak service.

Mobile tip: Save license proof before leaving home. Do not rely only on cell service at a boat ramp, WMA check station, hunting camp or remote shoreline.
Avoid problems

Common Florida Hunting and Fishing License Mistakes

Most Florida license mistakes are easy to avoid if you match the package to the exact activity, species and water type.

Buying $32.50 but fishing saltwater

The Hunting/Freshwater combo does not include saltwater fishing.

Buying Sportsman but needing saltwater

The $80.50 Sportsman license does not include saltwater, snook or lobster.

Assuming $48 includes all permits

The $48 combo includes basic hunting, freshwater and saltwater licenses, not every hunting or saltwater permit.

Forgetting Federal Duck Stamp

Florida waterfowl permit is not the same as the Federal Duck Stamp.

Ignoring short-term nonresident rule

Nonresident short-term recreational fishing licenses are no longer available online and must be bought in person at listed locations.

Skipping shark or reef fish registration

Some no-cost permits still have no exemptions and must be completed before fishing.

More help

More Florida Fishing License Help Before You Buy

If you are comparing Florida fishing-only options, saltwater rules or general fishing license costs, these related guides can help.

Internal guide

🎣 Florida Fishing License Online

Read the Florida online buying, renewal and print guide for fishing-only license help.

Read Florida Online Guide
Internal guide

🌊 Florida Non-Resident Fishing License

Need visitor fishing license cost, short-term options and saltwater/freshwater rules?

Read Nonresident Guide
Internal guide

💵 How Much Is a Fishing License?

Compare fishing license costs across states, residents, nonresidents and short-term permits.

Compare Cost Guide
Editorial trust note

How This Florida Hunting and Fishing License Guide Was Checked

This guide was prepared from official Florida FWC recreational hunting license pages, freshwater fishing license pages, saltwater fishing license pages, Military Gold Sportsman guidance, lifetime license guidance and FWC ordering information. The goal is to explain Florida combo license choices in plain language, not replace FWC checkout, WMA brochures or enforcement guidance.

Official items checked:
  • Annual resident Hunting and Freshwater Fishing Combination cost.
  • Annual resident Hunting, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing Combination cost.
  • Annual and five-year Gold Sportsman costs and included permits.
  • Sportsman and Silver Sportsman 64+ included privileges and exclusions.
  • Military Gold Sportsman cost and eligibility route.
  • Freshwater and saltwater resident/nonresident license fee examples.
  • FWC online, agent, tax collector, phone and Fish|Hunt FL app ordering options.
  • Nonresident short-term recreational fishing licenses no longer available online.
  • Common add-on permits for hunting, saltwater, reef fish, shark and traps.
FAQs

Florida Hunting and Fishing License FAQs: Cost, Combo Rules, Sportsman, Gold Sportsman and Online Buying

How much is a Florida hunting and fishing combination license?

Florida FWC lists the annual resident Hunting and Freshwater Fishing Combination license at $32.50 and the annual resident Hunting, Freshwater Fishing and Saltwater Fishing Combination license at $48.00.

How much is the Florida Gold Sportsman license?

The annual resident Gold Sportsman’s License costs $100.00. The five-year resident Gold Sportsman’s License costs $494.00.

What does Florida Gold Sportsman include?

It includes hunting, saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing licenses, plus Wildlife Management Area, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey, Florida waterfowl, snook and lobster permits.

What does the Florida Sportsman license include?

The $80.50 annual resident Sportsman’s License includes hunting and freshwater fishing licenses plus WMA, archery, muzzleloading gun, crossbow, deer, turkey and Florida waterfowl permits. It does not include saltwater fishing, snook or lobster permits.

Does the $48 Florida combo include snook and lobster?

No. The $48 resident Hunting, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing Combination license includes the basic saltwater license, but snook and lobster permits are separate unless you buy a package such as Gold Sportsman that includes them.

Can nonresidents buy a Florida hunting and fishing combo?

Florida’s reduced-cost hunting and fishing combination licenses listed by FWC are resident products. Nonresidents usually buy separate nonresident hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing licenses plus needed permits.

Can I buy a Florida hunting and fishing license online?

Yes. Go Outdoors Florida is the approved and authorized provider of online fishing and hunting licenses for the state of Florida.

What is the Florida Military Gold Sportsman license?

It is a $20 annual reduced-fee license for eligible Florida resident active duty or retired military members. FWC says it offers the same privileges as the traditional $100 Gold Sportsman’s License.

Does the Florida Gold Sportsman license include the Federal Duck Stamp?

No. Gold Sportsman includes the Florida waterfowl permit, but waterfowl hunters may still need the Federal Duck Stamp.

Can I store my Florida hunting and fishing license on my phone?

Yes. FWC says the Fish|Hunt FL app can be used to renew, store and purchase licenses and permits, along with accessing regulations and outdoor tools.

Editorial disclaimer: Florida hunting and fishing license fees, resident eligibility, Go Outdoors Florida checkout screens, online handling fees, vendor fees, Fish|Hunt FL app features, combo inclusions, WMA rules, season dates, bag limits, snook and lobster rules, reef fish designation, shark permits, trap registrations, Federal Duck Stamp rules and exemptions can change. This guide is for general educational help only. Always verify your final license, permit, fee and regulation on official Florida FWC or Go Outdoors Florida pages before hunting or fishing.
Final summary

Final Summary: Florida Hunting and Fishing License Cost and Combo Rules

Florida’s main resident hunting and fishing combo choices are $32.50 for Hunting and Freshwater Fishing, $48 for Hunting, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing, $80.50 for Sportsman, and $100 for Gold Sportsman.

The basic combos are cheaper but may not include important hunting or saltwater permits. Sportsman adds several hunting permits and freshwater fishing, but not saltwater. Gold Sportsman is the broadest annual resident package because it includes hunting, freshwater, saltwater, major hunting permits, snook and lobster.

Buy online through Go Outdoors Florida, use the Fish|Hunt FL app if helpful, and always check whether you also need Federal Duck Stamp, migratory bird permit, reef fish designation, shark permit, tarpon tag, WMA brochure compliance, trap registrations or species-specific season rules.

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