Florida's new hard card fishing licenses feature student art from Florida Fish Art Contest
License graphics courtesy of FWC.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced new fishing license designs for hard card fishing licenses, featuring student artwork from the 2024 Florida State Fish Art Contest.
Emma Nemes’ representation of a snook (on left) was selected as the new saltwater hard card fishing license design, and Grace Wang’s depiction of a Florida bass (on right) was selected as the new freshwater hard card fishing license design.
“We are excited to feature the incredible artwork of Florida’s youth on the new fishing license designs,” said Roger Young, FWC Executive Director. “This initiative celebrates the creativity of the next generation of anglers and gives everyone the opportunity to proudly support conservation and our world-renowned fisheries by purchasing a license.”
These lucky artists were selected from among hundreds of students (grades K through 12) who submitted artwork, to have their artwork available as a hard card selection for Florida hunting or fishing licenses. Hard cards are available to purchase, at an additional fee, by anyone who obtains or already holds a fishing or hunting license, including Lifetime licenses, from the Go Outdoors Florida licensing system (visit license.gooutdoorsflorida.com). A physical hard card license is a collectible, credit-card style document that is an alternative to an electronic or paper license.
Florida will be hosting the contest again next year. Learn more about the Florida Fish Art Contest and how you can participate next year at MyFWC.com/FishArt.