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Volunteers help promote youth fishing
The “2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report” indicated that 46.2 million Americans fished in 2011. Approximately 18 percent of youths (6 to 24 years old) and 16 percent of adults enjoyed wetting a line, making recreational fishing the most popular “gateway activity” in the country. The Outdoor Foundation defines gateway activities as those that often lead to other outdoor participation. What makes that so important is the well-established finding that active, nature-based recreation leads to happier, healthier and more productive lifestyles (see GetOutdoorsFlorida.org; neefusa.org/health). Moreover, the future of Florida’s environment and...
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The “2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report” indicated that 46.2 million Americans fished in 2011. Approximately 18 percent of youths (6 to 24 years old) and 16 percent of adults enjoyed wetting a line, making recreational fishing the most popular “gateway activity” in the country. The Outdoor Foundation defines gateway activities as those that often lead to other outdoor participation. What makes that so important is the well-established finding that active, nature-based recreation leads to happier, healthier and more productive lifestyles (see GetOutdoorsFlorida.org; neefusa.org/health). Moreover, the future of Florida’s environment and...
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Florida Fishing Regs & Licenses
Resident
Annual Freshwater Fishing (16-64) - $17.00
Annual Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing (16-64) - $32.50
Annual Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing (65+) - Free
Nonresident
Annual Freshwater Fishing (16+) - $47.00
3-Day Freshwater Fishing (16+) - $17.00
7-Day Freshwater Fishing (16+) - $30.00
License Requirements:
You need a freshwater license to take freshwater fish and a saltwater license to take saltwater fish, unless one of the exemptions specified applies to your situation.
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Annual Freshwater Fishing (16-64) - $17.00
Annual Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing (16-64) - $32.50
Annual Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing (65+) - Free
Nonresident
Annual Freshwater Fishing (16+) - $47.00
3-Day Freshwater Fishing (16+) - $17.00
7-Day Freshwater Fishing (16+) - $30.00
License Requirements:
You need a freshwater license to take freshwater fish and a saltwater license to take saltwater fish, unless one of the exemptions specified applies to your situation.
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