Florida fossils from the Gulf of Mexico. Venice beach, Florida.

Florida Fossil Hunting Permits

Do I need a fossil permit?

You are not required to keep a fossil permit if your sole intentions are only to collect and keep fossilized sharks teeth. Now if you would like to keep more then only sharks teeth we Would suggest purchasing a fossil permit from the state of Florida.

The fossil permit will cover you for any vertebrate fossils, such as the following: reptile, mammal, fish (not shark), or bird fossils you may find and want to keep. We encourage (but don’t require) you to buy a permit prior to your tour with us.

We request (but will not require) that guests wishing to keep these vertebrate fossils should buy one. They are easy to use, cheap and ( only cost $5). Florida Fossil Permits can be found on the Florida museum of natural history’s website link below :

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/amateur-collector/fossil-permit/

Florida Fossil Hunting Permits

Do I need a fossil permit?

You are not required to keep a fossil permit if your sole intentions are only to collect and keep fossilized sharks teeth. Now if you would like to keep more then only sharks teeth we Would suggest purchasing a fossil permit from the state of Florida.

The fossil permit will cover you for any vertebrate fossils, such as the following: reptile, mammal, fish (not shark), or bird fossils you may find and want to keep. We encourage (but don’t require) you to buy a permit prior to your tour with us.

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