Fwc Hard card
 

Nevermind

Back in early 1994 the state offered the lifetime saltwater fishing
license for $300.. Myself and two of my good friends spent the money
and several weeks later in the mail comes my "hard card"..
It is just like a credit card instead of paper..
I still carry the original card that was issued to me #130 :eek:

Just could not beat the deal, because you are grandfathered in on any changes to the law or price increases..

The 5 year is also a CC type not paper!!

Thanks Ken, Glad you found an answer Martin,
I almost lit this one up...;)

I got a lifetime a year or so ago that's a credit card looking thing. It's still on the order of 300 for saltwater only.

http://myfwc.com/license/recreationa...time-licenses/

FWIW in fl if you lose your paper license...it's gone, no replacement, buy another one! Not sure what the protocol is on 5 yr and lifetime licenses...I now copy, or at least take a pic of mine.

Yeah, I got my 5 year saltwater CC style, with all the stamps, when I turned 60. Last one I'll have to buy. :)

Good to know,, yea thanks guys i figured it out but nice to hear everyones replies...i got a five year this year but dont remember offering a hard card...tried a 5 year or my wife and theres this extra fee for a hard card...mi am just getting tired of all the regs and fees in this world.. I am 41 and it has damn sure changed around here since i was 30 . Just in the last ten years...
Tiny good call on that i always thought you could get a copy with no problems... yeaRight!!

You can get a copy/replacement...of course just another fee:D
and to think FWC Law Enfor gets paid crapola!!

don't plan on fishing after your 65?

Always hated the fact that they stole the revenue from those licensees that may be needed in the future and cashed in on it now.

Naw, even us old Crackers get a break when we turn 65.

"What does a senior license certificate cover and where do I get it?
Florida residents age 65 or older only need a Florida Driver License or Identification Card to prove residency and age. They are not required to purchase the following recreational licenses and permits:
Saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing and hunting licenses
Snook, lobster, deer, management area, muzzleloading, turkey, archery, crossbow, *Florida waterfowl, and migratory bird permits.
You can get a complimentary senior card at the county tax collectors office, but it is not necessary.
While a license is not required for resident seniors, they should keep proof of age and residency in their possession while participating in these activities."