Florida offering state parks passes and hunting and fishing licenses at a 50% discount through Jan. 13, 2024
“Florida remains one of the country’s top destinations for world-class fishing and unique hunting opportunities,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto. “I encourage families to take advantage of this incredible offer with a discounted license and enjoy the abundant hunting and fishing recreational opportunities our state offers.”
With 175 award-winning state parks, trails and historic sites spanning nearly 800,000 acres, and 100 miles of beaches, Florida is the only four-time winner of the Gold Medal honoring the nation’s best park system. During the last fiscal year, Florida State Parks provided an economic benefit to Florida of more than $3.6 billion, while supporting more than 50,000 jobs.
Florida State Parks Annual Passes, at a 50% discount, will be available at the following rates:
• Family Annual Pass: $60 plus tax
• Individual Annual Pass: $30 plus tax
Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World, offers freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses for experiencing the best of coastal and inland fishing options, along with unique hunting opportunities.
The following FWC Gold Sportsman licenses, which includes saltwater and freshwater fishing, hunting privileges and all associated permits, at a 50% discount, will be available at the following rates, plus applicable fees:
• Annual Gold Sportsman: $50.75
• Five-year Gold Sportsman: $247.75
• Lifetime Sportsman License, age 4 or younger: $201.50
• Lifetime Sportsman License, ages 5 - 12: $351.50
• Lifetime Sportsman License, ages 13 and older: $501.50
Learn more about the Great Outdoors Initiative or purchase your annual park pass and gold sportsman licenses at www.floridastateparks.org/Learn/Great-Outdoors-Initiative
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To find a park near you, visit: www.FloridaStateParks.org.
To find more information on fishing and hunting licenses in Florida, visit MyFWC.com/license/recreational.
October 2023 is also Florida Greenways and Trails Month. DEP’s Office of Greenways and Trails coordinates a statewide system of greenways and trails over 9,600 miles long, providing access to hiking, biking and equestrian recreational opportunities on multi-use and off-road surfaces. To find greenways and trails near you, visit FloridaDEP.gov/OGT.