Military Gold Sportsman’s License: $20 instead of $83.50

[Big Bend Brian]

I really like this license. The Gold Sportsman license used to cost me $83.50 annually. I’m looking forward to only having to pay 20 wackers.

If you haven’t heard by now:

http://myfwc.com/whatsnew/05/statewide/ ... funds.html

July 21, 2005
CONTACT: Henry Cabbage (850) 488-8843
The new Military Gold Sportsman’s License is now available to active-duty and retired military Florida residents for $20. The license covers hunting, freshwater and saltwater fishing and a variety of associated permits.

There’s more good news. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer refunds to eligible persons who purchased recreational licenses at the regular price between May 24 and June 30 (the time between the governor’s signing the license into law and the time it took to get computers and license vendors ready to make it available).

A bill sponsored by Rep. Will Kendrick (D-Carrabelle) and Sen. Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach County) created the license that covers $83.50 worth of license and permit fees.
“We hope this new license, in some small way, sends a thank-you message to the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect America and preserve our freedom,â€