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Florida Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Florida requires a hunting license and a deer permit, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for those born on or after June 1, 1975.

RestrictedVerified Jul 20, 2026

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Florida requires a hunting license and a deer permit, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for those born on or after June 1, 1975. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through FWC. New for 2026-27 (eff. July 1, 2026): non-residents must possess a valid non-resident ANNUAL hunting license to take game or furbearers (379.354(5)(h) F.S.).

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