March 31 is the last day to purchase a 5-year freshwater fishing license
and receive a bonus package of free lures, magazines and other goodies from
the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
March 10, 1999
CONTACT: Bob Wattendorf (850) 488-4068
FWC OFFERS BONUS FOR LICENSE BUYERS THROUGH MARCH 31
March 31 is the last day to purchase a 5-year freshwater fishing license
and receive a bonus package of free lures, magazines and other goodies from
the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Purchasers of a 5-year freshwater license will receive a bonus package with product samples and magazines valued at more than $40 and nearly $500 in special offers and rebates. In addition, the license will be an embossed plastic card instead of paper.
Five-year licenses are available at tax collectors' offices statewide for $61.50 or by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA (347- 4356). A $3.95 surcharge is added for using the toll-free license line.
The FWC has offered this promotion since 1997 with help from bait and tackle manufacturers, boat and electronics dealers, outdoors publishers and others who are interested in promoting recreational angling.
"This is the last chance this year to get a great selection of free lures, magazines and other goodies as well as five years of fishing privileges," said FWC's Bob Wattendorf. "The license promotion benefits the FWC because it enables us to use the money for fish and wildlife programs."
Sponsors providing samples in this year's promotion are Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, Berkley, Bullet Weights, Daiichi Hooks, Florida Wildlife Magazine, Florida Fishing and Boating Magazine, the North American Fishing Club, Phantom Tackle, Wazp Spinner Baits, Shakespeare and Bass Magazine. Sponsors providing special offers and discounts include Bass Pro Shops, Carlson Tackle, Champion Boats, Florida Sportsman magazine, International Game Fish Association, Larsen Publishing, Motor Guide, Ocean Wave sunglasses, Outdoor World magazine and Zebco.
Purchasers of lifetime licenses and 5-year combination licenses that include freshwater fishing privileges are eligible for this promotion.
For more information about FWC's 5-year license promotion visit its web site at http://FloridaFisheries.com
