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Worm Harvesting Apalachicola National Forest
This permit is only available on the Apalachicola National Forest and currently have two worm harvesting bait permits that can be issued to collect earthworms on forest land. The first permit is a free two week bait permit for the collection of about 500 worms. This permit is to be acquired for personal use only and the worms that are collected are not to be sold. The second permit is an annual permit, valid for one year from time of purchase. This permit must be acquired to sell worms for commercial use. The cost of this permit is subject to increase each calendar year but the current price is $73.00.
This permit is only issued on the Apalachicola National Forest district offices in person. If you are interested in acquiring a bait permit please contact either one of our district offices:
Wakulla Ranger District
57 Taff Drive
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-926-3561
Apalachicola Ranger District
11152 NW SR 20
Bristol, FL 32321
850-643-2282
Office hours & times may vary so please call before visiting the office and leave a message with your name and phone number if it goes to voicemail. An identification card must be presented at time of issuance. Cash, Check, Money Order, and Credit Card can be used as forms of payment.”