To encourage more people to explore the Sunshine State’s parks, recreational areas, and waterways, Governor Ron DeSantis shared a new plan in Tampa, entitled The Great Outdoors Initiative.
Designed to inspire folks to go out and admire our natural places, the highlight of this program includes discounts for visiting state parks and getting hunting and fishing licenses.
Through this executive order, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission gave a 50% discount on annual state park passes and Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses.
DeSantis mentioned, “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.”
“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.”
Here are the discounted rates available until January 13th:
- Florida State Parks Family Annual Pass: $60, plus tax
- Florida State Parks Individual Annual Pass: $30, plus tax
- FWC Annual Gold Sportsman licenses: $50.75, plus applicable fees
- FWC Five-year Gold Sportsman: $247.75, plus applicable fees
- FWC Lifetime Sportsman License: For children aged 4 or younger – $201.50, for ages 5-12 – $351.50, and for ages 13 and older – $501.50, plus applicable fees.
This will start from Saturday, October 14, and run until January 13, 2024.