Military Gold Sportsman's License ($20)
Full Gold Sportsman's License for $20 (regular price $100) for active duty, retired, and reserve military in Florida.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Florida
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- ~$80/year savings
- Where it applies
- Florida
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Military Gold Sportsman's License ($20)?
Military Gold Sportsman's License ($20) is a Florida recreation & parks benefit for veterans, active duty, national guard, reservists. Full Gold Sportsman's License for $20 (regular price $100) for active duty, retired, and reserve military in Florida. The listed value is ~$80/year savings.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Florida residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Active duty, retired, Reserve, Florida National Guard, Coast Guard, or Coast Guard Reserve members stationed in Florida or claiming Florida as primary residence.
What Military Gold Sportsman's License ($20) covers
Covers
Same privileges as the regular $100 Gold Sportsman's License (hunting, saltwater/freshwater fishing, plus deer, WMA, archery, muzzleloading, crossbow, turkey, FL waterfowl, snook, and lobster permits) for only $20/year.
Excludes
Tarpon tags, alligator trapping, limited entry hunts, migratory bird permits, federal duck stamps.
How to apply for Military Gold Sportsman's License ($20)
How to apply
County Tax Collector or online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com with military ID.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: myfwc.com
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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