LICENSE AND PERMIT EXEMPTIONS

Exemptions from Hunting Licenses, Florida Waterfowl Permits, Turkey Permits, WMA Permits, Archery Permits, Muzzleloading Gun Permits and Migratory Bird Permits are:

• Anyone hunting in their county of residence on their homestead, homestead of their spouse or minor child, or minor child hunting on the homestead of their parents.
• Florida residents age 65 or older possessing proof of age and residency or Resident Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificates. Residents age 65 or older may obtain, at no cost, complimentary hunting and fishing certificates from county tax collectors’ offices.
• Georgia residents age 65 or older possessing Georgia Honorary Hunting and Fishing Certificates and proof of age.
• Florida residents possessing Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificates. Applications for these certificates are available from county tax collectors’ offices or at MyFWC.com/ada.
• Florida residents in the U.S. Armed Services not stationed in Florida, while home on leave with orders for 30 days or less.
• Children under age 16. They also are exempt from federal duck stamps.