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Obtaining Sporting Licenses

Manatee County requires its anglers and hunters to obtain the appropriate licensure. In addition to most sporting goods outlets and bait shops, these licenses can be obtained at any Manatee County Tax Collector’s office as well as area Wal-Mart and K-Mart stores. Children under the age of 16 do not require licensure. Seniors over the age of 65 possessing a valid Florida driver’s license or Florida voter’s registration card are also not required to obtain sporting licenses. The fee structure for hunting and fishing licenses varies according to residency and use.

For additional information about hunting and fishing licensure and related regulations, contact the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission South Region office at 863/648-3203 or visit the commission’s website at www.floridaconservation.org.