Apalachicola Bay oyster harvesting licenses now on sale in Apalachicola

The Apalachicola Bay Oyster Harvesting Licenses go on sale today.

You have to have the license to commercially harvest oysters from the

Apalachicola Bay System beginning July 1st.

The licenses cost of 100 dollars for Florida residents and 500 dollars for non-residents.

The licenses are for sale Monday through Friday at the Shellfish Center in Apalachicola

The Shellfish center is at 260 Dr. Frederick S. Humpheries Street near the Scipio Creek boat basin.

And remember all oyster harvesters have to watch a 20 minute educational seminar before they can purchase the Apalachicola Bay Oyster Harvesters license.

The course is being offered at the Shellfish Center in Apalachicola every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 PM.

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