PSA: FL Resident Lifetime Licenses @ 50% Discount

[Gator89]

Gov. DeSantis has instructed the FWC to offer certain licenses at a 50% discount.

If you are less than 60, a $500 lifetime sportsman license is a great deal. Buy your kid or grandkid a lifetime license.

Even though I am 62, I bought one in case I decide to bug out of FL when I retire.

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses

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[JROESEL]

I don’t see a selection for a lifetime, for out of state residents, am I missing something??

 

[Gator89]

I know a few folks like myself reside in FL, but hangout on this forum.

I am reasonably certain some of the GON members reside in GA but have grandkids and such that live in FL.

So I shared the information for the folks fit the above description.

But, I don't believe FL offers a lifetime license to non-residents.

I don’t see a selection for a lifetime, for out of state residents, am I missing something??

 

[JROESEL]

Man I wish Al,Fl,GA would, that sure would be helpful for non residents, I live on the hooch and can be in Alabama in 5 minutes

 

[Gator89]

Man I wish Al,Fl,GA would, that sure would be helpful for non residents, I live on the hooch and can be in Alabama in 5 minutes

I lived in AL from 1993 to 1996, I sure wish I had bought a lifetime license back then. I think it was $300. I did buy lifetime licenses in LA and GA before I moved with my job.

 

[4HAND]

Thanks @Gator89.
We're gonna buy my son one.
I'm debating getting me one too.

 

[DynamicDennis]

Sure enough wish I could afford to hunt in central/south FL, I would buy 1 for all my family. Hopefully reside in GA soon enough, no plans on going back to scumshine state.

 

[Gator89]

Sure enough wish I could afford to hunt in central/south FL, I would buy 1 for all my family. Hopefully reside in GA soon enough, no plans on going back to scumshine state.

The Gold Sportsman's option includes saltwater fishing, just in case them grandchil'ren are so inclined. Lots of folks in GA fish the Gulf.

Short of having access to free (family, friends, etc.) land to hunt in FL, there is little reason to leave GA to deer hunt.

But if someone likes to fish the salt, putting a lifetime license in your pocket is a money saver.

 

[johnpoulan83]

I agree

 

[C.Killmaster]

That's a great opportunity for sure. I wonder if the loss of revenue will be borne by the FWC or if it's being made up for from general tax revenue?

 

[Gator89]

That's a great opportunity for sure. I wonder if the loss of revenue will be borne by the FWC or if it's being made up for from general tax revenue?

It would be interesting to know how many lifetime licenses they sold at $1k each.

Louisiana will sell a non-resident a lifetime license, but it is $4 grand.

 

[Geffellz18]

Gov. DeSantis has instructed the FWC to offer certain licenses at a 50% discount.

If you are less than 60, a $500 lifetime sportsman license is a great deal. Buy your kid or grandkid a lifetime license.

Even though I am 62, I bought one in case I decide to bug out of FL when I retire.

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses

content.govdelivery.com

Dang-I missed this opportunity by a mere 22yrs!