Commercial Harvesting

COMMERCIAL HARVESTING PERMIT

A permit is required for each individual engaged in the commercial harvesting of clams, crabs, fish, oysters, shrimp and bait fish within the boundaries of Canaveral National Seashore and/or Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.This permit does not include areas that are managed whole or in part by Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

• The application fee for this permit is $150.
• Commercial Harvesting Permits may not be used for Commercial Guide Services.
• Commercial Harvesting Permits coincide with the fiscal year which begins on Oct 1st and ends on Sep 30th.

Application instructions for commercial harvesting permits are valid from October 1^st through September 30^th. The application fee for the permit is $150. A permit is required for each individual engaged in the commercial harvesting of clams, crabs, fish, oysters, shrimp and bait fish within the boundaries of Canaveral National Seashore. Commercial Harvesting Permits may not be used for Commercial Guide Service.

To apply for a Commercial Harvesting permit, submit your complete application along with the $150.00 permit application fee, to Canaveral National Seashore headquarters office (Attn. Permit Coordinator, 212 S. Washington Ave., Titusville FL 32769). Payment may be by personal check or money order made payable to: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Do not send cash if you are submitting your application by mail).

In the “Description of Proposed Activity” section of this application, please describe the specific types of harvesting you will engage in, i.e., clamming, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, oystering, etcetera.

The following application documents are required:

• Special Use Permit application (completed & signed)
• Commercial Harvesting Permit Conditions
• Zone Map

The following documents must be presented to obtain a commercial harvesting permit:

• Photo identification (Driver License or State ID)
• Valid Commercial Saltwater Products License (SPL) issued to applicant
• Valid Commercial Vessel Registration issued to applicant (if you use a boat)
• Proof of liability insurance attached to vehicle or vessel used in business, naming United States of America as additional

Persons who apply by mail must provide legible photo copies of eligibility verification documents.
For more information about Commercial Harvesting Permits contact us at [e-mail].

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