Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, including our award-winning state parks, vast recreation areas, and world-renowned waterways.
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% 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, click here

Beginning 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% discount, while FWC will be discounting its annual resident Gold Sportsman license, five-year Gold Sportsman license and Lifetime Sportsman license by 50%

The following FWC Gold Sportsman licenses, which include saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, hunting privileges, and all associated permits, will also be discounted by 50% 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.
Ages 13 and older – $501.50.

Now is the perfect time to give a child the gift of a lifetime I honestly look at it this way: one day after your child has grown up, maybe you and your son daughter, or both used to have a favorite place to fish together, and you’ve past away because you were able to give them a gift like this They can always go out to your favorite spots worry-free, cast a line, look at the life-time fishing license, and be able to thank you for being able to give this gift.

The lifetime license is only discounted at 50% for a limited time, so it will make a perfect Christmas gift for any child who loves the outdoors.

The liec can be purhased at https://gooutdoorsflorida.com/ however if you have a Bass Pro Shop or a local tax collectors office near you call and see if they have them. Tax collectors should, but they might need to make an appointment, and some of them are busy. Bass Pro Shop might be able to sell you them as well. Walmart can be a bit of a pain to deal with.