03-23-2006, 05:35 PM
TALLAHASSEE, FL-The first 3,000 anglers who to buy a five-year Florida freshwater fishing license between now and April 30 will receive a package of free fishing equipment in the mail. Shakespeare, Berkley, Central Florida Visitors Bureau and Legend Labs are among the sponsors providing a free soft-side tackle box, Gulp baits, hooks, bait saver and a fishing towel to those anglers who purchase the licenses. All license sales support fish and wildlife conservation in Florida and help recover federal excise taxes that anglers and boaters have paid into the system for use in Florida on Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration projects. Florida's 5-year fishing licenses cost $61.50, and anglers can visit MyFWC.com/Fishing for more information and to find out whether the offer is still valid.
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