Florida youth can now buy their hunting and fishing licenses earlier

Even though young people under 16 are allowed to hunt and fish in Florida without having to buy a license, a change in the license system now makes it possible for youngsters to voluntarily purchase their licenses early.

Youths under 16 years of age can now purchase their very first annual freshwater, saltwater or hunting license, which will remain valid until their 17th birthday, no matter how young they are when they buy it. 

All three types of licenses are $17.

The new hunting and fishing youth licenses can be purchased at all outlets that sell hunting and fishing licenses, such as county tax collectors offices. 

They also can be bought online at License.MyFWC.com.

Youths under 16 years of age will still have to complete the state’s hunter safety certification before taking advantage of this special license opportunity for hunting.

Safety classes aren’t required for fishing licenses.

The FWC says buying the licenses early will help fund conservation efforts around the state.

For every year that passes until a youth turns 17, the FWC will receive approximately $7 in matching federal funds, which will be used to preserve and manage the nearly 6 million acres of the state’s public-hunting, wildlife management area system and the state’s saltwater and freshwater fisheries.

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