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Fall is in the air, which is perfect timing for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent announcement about the Great Outdoors Initiative. This initiative encourages Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, including our award-winning state parks, vast recreation areas, and world-renowned waterways.
As part of the Great Outdoors Initiative, Gov. DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-209 (The Great Outdoors Initiative) directing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to provide a significant 50 percent discount on annual state park passes and FWC Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses.
The governor fully supports Floridians in enjoying our state’s natural resources and the activities that have become family traditions such as hunting and fishing.
To learn more about the initiative and to purchase a pass or license visit https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdC5lMm1hLm5ldC9jbGljay93bWkxdG0vY3I0eHUxci9jYnN0YWpiP3V0bV9jb250ZW50PSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9uYW1lPSZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5JnV0bV90ZXJtPWNhbXBhaWduIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAxMy44NDA1MzA4MSJ9.OV-_LDIs60LxroCRbcPOIm-bf6RzZo5RzK2nGS9422E/s/1042418789/br/228009269800-l.
Beginning on Oct. 14, 2023, and extending three months through Jan. 13, 2024, DEP will temporarily offer Florida State Parks annual passes for families and individuals at a 50 percent discount, while FWC will be discounting its annual resident Gold Sportsman license, five-year Gold Sportsman license and Lifetime Sportsman license by 50 percent.
“Florida is home to some of the best state parks, waterways and recreational lands in the country, and I encourage all Floridians to get outdoors, experience our extraordinary natural resources and enjoy our fundamental right to hunt and fish,” Gov. DeSantis said.
“And we are now making it more affordable for families to get outside and enjoy these wonders by offering state park passes and fishing and hunting licenses at sharply discounted rates.”
Florida remains one of the country’s top destinations for world-class fishing and unique hunting opportunities. I encourage families to take advantage of this incredible offer with a discounted license and enjoy the abundant hunting and fishing recreational opportunities our state offers.
With 175 award-winning state parks, trails and historic sites spanning nearly 800,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy beaches, Florida is the only four-time winner of the Gold Medal honoring the nation’s best park system. Florida State Parks provided an economic benefit to Florida last fiscal year of over $3.6 billion while supporting more than 50,000 jobs.
Florida State Parks Annual Passes will have a 50 percent discount and will be available at the following rates:
Family Annual Pass, $60 plus tax.
Individual Annual Pass, $30 plus tax.
Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World, and FWC offers freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses for experiencing the best of coastal and inland fishing options, along with unique hunting opportunities.
The following FWC Gold Sportsman licenses, which include saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, hunting privileges and all associated permits, will also be discounted by 50 percent and will be available at the following rates, plus applicable fees:
Annual Gold Sportsman, $50.75;
Five-year Gold Sportsman, $247.75;
Lifetime Sportsman License
Age 4 or younger, $201.50;
Ages 5-12, $351.50, and
Ages 13 and older, $501.50.
To learn more about the Great Outdoors Initiative or to purchase your annual park pass and gold sportsman licenses, visit https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZsb3JpZGFzdGF0ZXBhcmtzLm9yZy9MZWFybi9HcmVhdC1PdXRkb29ycy1Jbml0aWF0aXZlP3V0bV9jb250ZW50PSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9uYW1lPSZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5JnV0bV90ZXJtPWNhbXBhaWduIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAxMy44NDA1MzA4MSJ9.VZHBmA4ciSn2KfErLI0f7Ykb8bwJRg3Ax3TQlELPpic/s/1042418789/br/228009269800-l.
To find a park near you, visit: www.FloridaStateParks.org.
To find more information on fishing and hunting licenses in Florida, visit: MyFWC.com/license/recreational.
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