Taylor County Hunting and Fishing License Guide

• •Individuals born on or after June 1, 1975, must complete a hunter education safety course to purchase a hunting license.
• •Annual licenses expire 12 months from the date of purchase.
• •Children under 16 are exempt from needing a hunting or fishing license.
• •Florida residents 65 and older are exempt from license requirements if they carry proof of age and residency.
• •Active military personnel on leave (30 days or less) are exempt from license requirements.
• •Specific exemptions exist for fishing from land, fixed structures, or licensed piers in saltwater, and for fishing on one's own homestead.
• •Lifetime and 5-year licenses are available exclusively to Florida residents.
• •Lifetime Sportsman licenses range from $401.50 for children under 4 to $1,001.50 for adults.
• •Disabled residents may apply for specialized licenses with certification from the VA, Railroad Retirement Board, or other authorized agencies.
• •Federal Duck Stamps are required for certain hunting activities and cost $17.50.
• •Resident annual hunting and fishing combination licenses start at $32.50.
• •Non-resident annual hunting licenses cost $151.50.
• •Resident permanent senior licenses (64+) are available for $13.50.

Residents must possess valid licenses or proof of exemption to legally hunt or fish in Florida, with fees ranging from free to over $1,000 depending on the permit type and age of the applicant.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.