LOCAL BAIT SUPPLY / APPLICATION

Register as a supplier.

Tell us what you supply, where you operate and how you keep it traceable. Applications are reviewed by Doug Miller. Registration does not authorize sales, harvesting or machine access.

Before you apply

You may register while credentials are pending. Supply approval requires verified credentials and a lawful dealer chain.

Florida regulation checkpoints

Commercial saltwater harvesters need a Saltwater Products License (SPL) and may sell only to a licensed Florida wholesale dealer.
Wholesale dealers need the appropriate county or statewide license. First purchases require applicable FWC reporting.
Retail dealers purchase from wholesalers. Retail locations need applicable central / additional-location licensing.
Species endorsements, vessel registration, gear, size, season and harvest-area rules must be checked for each proposed product.
Transport records must identify species weight, packages and the originating dealer’s name, address and Florida wholesale number.

FWC commercial saltwater licensing · Commercial species regulations

Reviewed October 4, 2026. Requirements depend on role, species and activity. Bait-only packing, aquaculture, shellfish, out-of-state sourcing and unattended retail require activity-specific agency confirmation. Do not treat this application as a permit.

Florida Man operating criteria

Lawful, documented source and batch traceability.
Reliable supply quantities and service coverage.
Written packing, freezing, storage and transport process with temperature records.
Clear pricing, delivery schedule, lot labels and recall contact.

These are company review criteria, not universal statutory temperature or packaging rules. Handling specifications and commercial terms must be agreed before supply starts.

Document checklist

Upload licenses and endorsements applicable to your role; vessel registration if used; a sample source invoice or transport record; and your handling / cold-chain plan. Redact customer details and financial account numbers. Do not upload Social Security numbers, tax returns, bank details or identity documents.

Doug’s application review

Your application

Applicant / contact nameBusiness or trading nameEmailPhoneApplicant roleFlorida base and service countiesSpecies, source and proposed weekly quantitiesLicense numbers, issuing agency and expiration datesCredential statusPacking, storage, transport and batch trackingDelivery availability and proposed pricingDocument drop

Up to 5 PDF, JPG or PNG files, 5 MB each; 15 MB total. Documents are stored privately for application review. Missing documents may be supplied later by emailing Doug with your application reference.

I certify this information is accurate and authorize Florida Man to store it, review my documents and contact me about this application. I understand approval and written terms are required before supplying or servicing a station.

Questions or upload trouble? Email Doug or call 386-846-3628. A saved application is not automatically emailed; use the confirmation email link to alert Doug.