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Florida Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Hunting license & deer permit required; hunter-safety certification mandatory for those born on/after June 1, 1975.

RestrictedVerified Jul 20, 2026

Hunting license & deer permit required; hunter-safety certification mandatory for those born on/after June 1, 1975. Resident & nonresident via 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.).

Official source: myfwc.com →

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