Deer Permit Requirement

Anyone hunting deer in Florida on public or private land is required to have a Florida hunting license and deer permit, unless they are otherwise exempt*.

Those with the following licenses do not need to purchase the deer permit because it is already included in each of these licenses, even if the license was purchased before July 1, 2010.

Sportsman's License
Gold Sportsman's License
64 or Older Sportsman's License
Military Gold Sportsman's License
Lifetime Hunting License
Lifetime Sportsman's License
Resident Disabled Persons Fishing and Hunting License

The deer permit is NOT included with a:

Hunting license
Combination hunting/freshwater fishing license
Combination hunting/freshwater/saltwater license
Five-year hunting license.

Anyone hunting deer with any of these licenses must also buy the deer permit to hunt deer legally.

*Some groups of people are exempt from purchasing a deer permit.

Hunting Licenses and Permits

Antlerless Deer Permits

Deer Dog Registration