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Half-Price State Park Passes, FL Hunting And Fishing Licenses Offered – Patch

TAMPA, FL — State park annual passes and some Florida hunting and fish licenses are half price Oct. 14 through mid-January, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.
He touted the Great Outdoors Initiative Friday to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore natural resources, including the state’s award-winning parks, vast recreation areas and world-renowned waterways.
As part of the Great Outdoors Initiative, DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-209 directing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to provide a significant 50 percent discount on annual state park passes and FWC Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses.
Beginning Saturday, Oct. 14, and extending three months through Jan. 13, the DEP will offer Florida State Parks annual passes for families and individuals at a 50 percent discount, while the FWC will discount 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,” said DeSantis. “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,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto. “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.”
Earlier this year, the Legislature passed House Joint Resolution 1157, which proposed an amendment to Article 1 of the Florida Constitution to guarantee the right to hunt and fish in Florida. This amendment will be included on the 2024 general election ballot for Floridians.

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.
To learn more about the initiative and to purchase a pass or license, click here.

Florida State Parks Annual Passes will have a 50 percent discount and will be available at the following rates:
The following FWC Gold Sportsman licenses, which include the 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:
DeSantis also declared October to be Florida Greenways and Trails Month. DEP’s Office of Greenways and Trails coordinates a statewide system of greenways and trails over 9,600 miles long, allowing residents and visitors access to hiking, biking and equestrian recreational opportunities on multi-use and off-road surfaces.


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