Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Nonresident active duty service members stationed in Alaska can purchase fishing and hunting license for discounted prices.

Nonresident service members and their dependents can purchase Alabama hunting and fishing licenses for resident prices. Who is eligible for Alabama Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Nonresident Active Duty Service Members and their Dependents at Resident Rates? To be eligible, nonresident service mem

Alabama resident service members serving on active duty are not required to purchase a hunting and fishing license when they are in Alabama on leave. Service members are required to carry proof of residency and that they are in a leave status when they are hunting or fishing.

Alabama resident disabled Veterans may qualify for reduced price lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. The cost of the licenses varies based on the Veteran's disability percentage and age. For a complete list of prices see the Lifetime License Application below.

Alabama resident Veterans who have a 100% service-connected, total and permanent disability rating from the VA can purchase a reduced price annual hunting license for $3.60.

Organizations that sponsor hunting events in Alabama for disabled Veterans can purchase a three day hunting license for up to 10 Veterans for $173.90. To be eligible Veterans must have a 50% or more disability rating from the VA.

This license authorizes resident disabled Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 70% or higher or has a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher and was awarded the Purple Heart, to hunt and fish in Arkansas.

Nonresident active duty service members assigned to a duty station in Arkansas can purchase annual or trip hunting and fishing licenses for resident prices.

Service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces who are receiving medical treatment or therapy in an out-patient status while recovering from a service-connected serious injury or illness, can purchase a reduced fee Recovering Service Member Sport Fishing license (

Eligible disabled Veterans and Purple Heart recipients are authorized a free annual Independence Parks Pass that provides unlimited access to all Colorado State Parks. Eligible Veterans can renew the Independence Pass each year if they remain a Colorado resident.

Nonresident active duty service members stationed at a military installation in Colorado and Colorado resident service members who are deployed outside the U.S can apply to receive preference points for any limited license draw that occurred during their deployment to be used when they redeploy.

Nonresident active duty service members stationed at a military installation in Colorado and Colorado resident service members who are deployed outside the U.S.can apply to purchase leftover licenses after the primary and secondary draws and prior to the annual leftover purchase date.

Service members can receive a hunting license refund or have their preference points returned if they are deployed after applying for a hunting license. For more information, please call 303-291-7208.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (CPW) sets aside free licenses for service members who have been so severely injured that they require ongoing medical treatment. CPW allocates 100 each of male and female deer, elk and pronghorn licenses.

Colorado offers a free lifetime combination fishing and small-game hunting license to eligible disabled Veterans and Purple Heart recipients. Eligible Veterans can choose to only apply for the fishing license if they so desire.

Connecticut offers group fishing licenses for non-profit organizations that host fishing programs for disabled Veterans. Organizations can host up to 100 events per year for 100 Veterans at each event. The cost for the license for each event is $125.

Persons younger than 16 or 65 years of age or older may fish in Washington, D.C. without a fishing license.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife will issue an exemption from hunting, trapping and fishing licenses for qualifying disabled Veterans.

Nonresident active duty service members stationed in Delaware and nonresident Delaware National Guard Service members are eligible to purchase recreational licenses at the resident price. Delaware Code 7-5-I-505

Delaware residents who served 90 or more days in Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom are eligible for a one-time license exemption for the first 12 months following the date they are honorably discharged or removed from active status. Delaware Code 7-5-I-502

A service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who is a patient at a military hospital is eligible for a free license to hunt, trap and fish in Delaware.

The Florida Disabled Hunting and Fishing License is a free five year license offered to eligible resident disabled Veterans that authorizes:

Florida offers the annual Florida Military Gold Sportsman's License to eligible service members and retired service members for a reduced price of $20.

A One-Time Veterans Hunting and Fishing License is available free to Georgia resident Veterans. This free license is valid for one year from date of issue.

Eligible service members and Veterans are offered a reduced rate Georgia Lifetime Sportsman License. The Military and Veterans Lifetime Sportsman's License fee is $603. The Lifetime Sportsman License includes these licenses:

Nonresident active duty service members and their dependents stationed in Hawaii can purchase resident hunting licenses.

Resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on leave from a duty station located outside Iowa, are authorized to hunt or fish without a license.

Resident Veterans who have been awarded a service-connected disability rating by the VA can receive a lifetime hunting or fishing license for $7. Who is eligible for an Iowa Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License? To qualify, the Veteran must have served on active duty in the U.S.

Resident Veterans who received an honorable discharge from service in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a $7 annual hunting and fishing license.

Iowa Resident Veterans who have a 100% total and permanent, service-connected disability rating from the VA, or declared individually unemployable and paid at the 100% rate are eligible for a $65 lifetime trout license.

Idaho resident service members who are stationed outside Idaho may purchase reduced fee hunting and fishing licenses for $17.50 each or a hunting and fishing combination license for $20.50 when they are home on leave.

Nonresident U.S. Armed Forces service members stationed in Idaho for 30 days or more are eligible to purchase Idaho hunting and fishing licenses, and tags for resident prices. The service member's spouse and children (under 18, living in their household) are also eligible.

The Idaho Disabled Veterans SpecialBig Game Tag Program offered through the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) offer big game hunting tags so disabled Veterans can participate in a once in a lifetime hunt.

Fishing and hunting licenses are not required for disabled Veterans (regardless of state of residence) who have a 10% or greater service-connected disability rating from the VA. Disabled Veterans are also exempt from purchasing a Habitat Stamp.

Indiana resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are on leave in Indiana can hunt and fish without a license. Service members must carry their leave papers and a valid Indiana driver's license or voter registration card when hunting or fishing.

Indiana resident disabled Veterans may purchase an annual license to hunt and fish for $2.75, or a 10-year license for $27.50. The Disabled Veteran license is good for small game hunting and fishing only. Waterfowl, Trout, Salmon, deer, and turkey stamps must be purchased at the regular price.

Kansas offers free hunting and fishing licenses for Service members serving in the Kansas National Guard and honorably discharged resident Veterans who have a 30% or greater service-connected disability rating.

Nonresident active duty Service members stationed in Kansas can purchase all annual Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks licenses, permits and stamps for resident prices.

Active duty Service members who were Kansas residents at the time of entering the U.S. Armed Forces and their immediate Family members who live with them may purchase resident licenses, permits and stamps, except lifetime licenses.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offers Military Elk Permits to Service members Stationed at Fort Riley. For more information, please call 833-587-2164.

Kentucky resident disabled Veterans who have a 50% or more service-connected disability rating from the VA are eligible for a Disabled Sportsman's License.

Kentucky resident Service members who are in Kentucky on leave for three or more days are not required to have a hunting or fishing license. Service members must have their military ID and leave paperwork with them when hunting or fishing.

Resident and nonresident Veterans whohave a permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA of 50% or more are eligible for free recreational fishing and hunting licenses.

Nonresident active duty service members and their dependents may purchase Louisiana hunting or recreational fishing licenses at resident prices. Applicants must show a valid military ID card when they purchase their license.

Nonresident Purple Heart recipients are eligible to purchase hunting and fishing licenses for resident prices. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD214 or any other military document that indicates the applicant received a Purple Heart.

Louisiana resident or native-born retired service members who served in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to purchase a combination hunting and fishing license for $20. Applicants must provide:

Honorably discharged service members may be eligible to purchase a recreational Louisiana hunting and fishing combination license for $20.

Maryland residents who are Purple Heart recipients are eligible to purchase Maryland hunting and fishing licenses for half price.

Nonresident active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed in Maryland are charged resident prices when purchasing hunting licenses.

Maryland resident service members and nonresident service members who are stationed in Maryland and on leave are not required to purchase a Maryland fishing or hunting license (includes hunting license, deer stamps and Managed Hunt Permit).

Maine resident and nonresident Veterans (if reciprocal privileges exist in their home state) who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard and have a service-connected disability rating of 50% or more from the VA will be issued a free license to fish, trap, or hunt.

Nonresident service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who are permanently stationed in Maine (including spouse and dependent children who live with the service member) may purchase a license to hunt, trap, or fish at resident prices.

Michigan residents serving on federal active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for free hunting and fishing licenses not obtained through a lottery.

Michigan resident disabled Veterans who have a 100% disability rating or are declared individually unemployable are eligible to receive all non-lottery licenses for free.

Resident Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA are not required to purchase hunting or fishing licenses.

Nonresident active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in Mississippi are authorized to purchase Mississippi hunting and fishing licenses at resident prices. Applicants must show a valid military ID, and proof they are assigned to a duty station in Mississippi.

Nonresident service members who are serving on active duty can purchase the Mississippi Nonresident Armed Forces 14-day Hunting/Fishing License for $37.42. Applicants must provide a copy of their military ID when they apply.

Mississippi resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and assigned outside Mississippi are not required to purchase hunting or fishing licenses when home on leave. Service members must carry their leave form and a military ID when hunting or fishing.

A disabled Veteran or a disabled service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who has a permanent, substantial combat-connected disability that causes a significant impairment of their functional ability may purchase certain tags or licenses for half price.

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks offers a reduction in licensing requirements for resident Purple Heart recipients or nonresident Veterans who are a member of the Legion of Valor .

Veterans who are patients at a VA Hospital can fish without a license in Montana. The Veteran must carry documentation signed by the VA hospital staff indicating they are currently a patient instead of a license.

Montana residents can donate hunting licenses to be reissued to a disabled Veteran or disabled service member. Donated licenses may only be used during hunting expeditions arranged by nonprofit organizations that use hunting as part of their rehabilitation services.

North Carolina offers the following lifetime licenses to eligible disabled Veterans.

North Carolina resident service members stationed outside North Carolina who are home on leave for 30 days or less do not have to purchase hunting, inland and coastal fish­ing licenses.

Resident and nonresident Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from licensing requirements while fishing in North Carolina Mountain Heritage Trout waters.

Resident disabled Veterans who have a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating from the VA can purchase a fishing license for $10 (plus a $2 certificate fee).

North Dakota resident service members who are on leave may hunt small game, fish, or trap during the open season without a license. Service members are required to carry proof of residency and their leave paperwork when hunting, fishing, or trapping.

Nonresident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in Nebraska for 30 days or more may purchase hunting, fishing and fur harvesting permits at the resident rate.

Veterans over age 64 are eligible for a Nebraska Veteran's Annual Small Game Hunting, Fishing and Fur Harvest Permit for $5. This permit includes all state stamps.

Nebraska residents who are or have been deployed out of state while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces within the last 12 months are eligible for a combination hunting, fishing and fur harvest permit on a one-time basis for $5. This permit includes all state stamps.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department offers free or reduced fee lifetime Fish and Game Licenses for eligible Veterans.

New Hampshire resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed outside New Hampshire can apply for a free special license to hunt and fish when they return to New Hampshire.

New Jersey National Guard Service members are eligible for free hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses, permits and stamps.

Honorably discharged New Jersey resident Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability are eligible for free New Jersey hunting and fishing licenses, permits and stamps.

New Mexico offers a free lifetime fishing, small game hunting, and deer hunting card to eligible disabled Veterans.

New Mexico resident disabled Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA of less than 100% are eligible for a $10 game hunting and fishing license.

Resident Purple Heart recipients and active duty service members permanently stationed in New Mexico are eligible to apply for special drawings for pronghorn antelope hunts on Melrose Air Force Range near Cannon Air Force Base. For eligibility and application information, please call 888-248-6866.

Nonresident active duty service members or Veterans who are undergoing a rehabilitation program that involves hunting are eligible for resident prices on deer, elk, antelope, javelina, oryx and turkey licenses.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) offers the following benefits for service members and Veterans:

New York resident Veterans who have a 40% or more service-connected disability rating from the VA are eligible for:

Service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, while on leave or furlough are not required to purchase a hunting license, fishing license, Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp, or fur taker permit. All other licenses and permits are required.

Oklahoma offers free hunting and fishing permits for resident Veterans who have a 60% or more service-connected disability rating from the VA. In addition, Veterans with a 60% or more disability are exempt from Wildlife Land Stamp requirements.

Oklahoma resident disabled Veterans may purchase a lifetime combination hunting/fishing license. The cost of the lifetime combination licenses depends on their VA disability percentage.

Veterans who receive disability compensation from the VA at the 100% rate are exempt from fees for the following licenses:

Nonresident active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouse and dependents assigned to a military installation in Oklahoma can purchase hunting and fishing licenses for resident prices.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Stars and Stripes License Project is a donor-funded project that offers free hunting and fishing licenses to Veterans and survivors of Veterans who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Oregon resident disabled Veterans are eligible for a free combination license that includes hunting, fishing and shellfish licenses, and an elk tag for the reduced price of $25. This license must be renewed every year.

The Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit is not a license or tag but offers additional privileges to accommodate an individual's disabilities. This permit is valid for five years.

Oregon resident service members who are stationed outside Oregon and home on leave are eligible for controlled deer, elk and bear tags.

Disabled Veterans may be eligible for a free lifetime Pennsylvania fishing license (must be renewed annually). Who is eligible for Free Pennsylvania Fishing Licenses for Severely Disabled Veterans? To be eligible Veterans must be a Pennsylvania resident and have a service-connected 100% disability r

Partially disabled Veterans maybe eligible for an annual Pennsylvania fishing license for $2.97. Who is eligible for Discounted Pennsylvania Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans? Resident disabled Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating between 60% - 99% from the VA.

Pennsylvania offers a free fishing license to recently deployed reserve component service members. Only one license may be issued for each qualifying deployment.

Nonresident service members who are stationed in Pennsylvania under permanent change of station orders for six months or more can purchase a fishing license for the resident price.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers free lifetime hunting and furtakers licenses (must be renewed annually) to eligible disabled Veterans.

Resident Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA, between 60% and 99%, due to injuries or illness they received during a war or armed conflict can purchase an annual hunting or furtakers license for $2.97 each.

Resident active duty service members who are stationed outside Pennsylvania can purchase reduced fee hunting licenses for $2.97.

National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve service members who recently returned from a deployment can purchase general hunting licenses for $2.97. Only one license may be issued for each qualifying deployment.

Resident former POWs can purchase reduced fee annual hunting licenses for $2.97. Who is eligible for Reduced Fee Pennsylvania Hunting Licenses for Former POWs: Reduced fee general hunting licenses are available to Pennsylvania residents who were declared POWs.

Nonresident service members can purchase hunting and fishing licenses at resident prices.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) offers free Disability Combination licenses and Disability Fishing licenses to disabled Veterans. These licenses are good for three years.

Service members and their dependents living in, or stationed at a duty station in South Carolina for 30 days or longer are eligible for resident hunting and fishing privileges. Valid military ID must be presented when applying.

South Dakota offers resident disabled Veterans and former POWs a four year hunting and fishing license for $10. South Dakota Codified Laws 41-6-10.2 Who is eligible for Reduced Fee South Dakota Hunting and Fishing License for Disabled Veterans and Former POWs? To be eligible applicants must meet one

South Dakota resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed outside South Dakota are not required to have a license to fish or hunt small game while home on leave.

Resident service members and their dependents who are stationed out of state and miss the application period and lottery drawings are authorized an exception to apply for deer, turkey, and antelope licenses when they return to South Dakota.

Tennessee offers lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for eligible disabled Veterans for a one-time fee of $10. Who is eligible for the Tennessee Lifetime Hunting and Fishing license for Disabled Veterans? Resident Veterans who have a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability rating fro

Service members on leave from the U.S. Armed Forces are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license when on leave. Service members must carry their leave papers with them when they are hunting or fishing.

Resident and nonresident disabled Veterans are eligible for the Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package at no cost. This license includes:

Service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty anywhere (and their dependents) are eligible to purchase Texas Parks and Wildlife Department licenses for resident prices.

Utah offers discounted hunting, fishing and combination licenses to resident disabled Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The following one year licenses are available:

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) offers free and reduced fee lifetime hunting, freshwater fishing, and trapping licenses to eligible disabled Veterans.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) offers discounted basic hunting and freshwater fishing licenses to eligible nonresident disabled Veterans.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will issue a free freshwater fishing and trout license to a resident or nonresident disabled active duty service member who is receiving inpatient or outpatient medical treatment from a hospital in Virginia, a neighboring state, or the District of Columb

Vermont offers free hunting, fishing, or combination licenses to eligible disabled Veterans. Who is eligible for Vermont Free Disabled Veteran, Fishing, Hunting or Combination Licenses? Vermont resident Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 60% or greater from the VA are eligibl

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife offers half price hunting and fishing licenses for resident and nonresident disabled Veterans.

Service members serving in the Washington State National Guard are eligible for a free annual hunting license package that includes a big-game license (deer, elk, bear, and cougar with tags) and a small game license with a migratory bird permit.

Resident active duty service members are not required to have hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses when they are on leave. Service members must carry leave papers with them while they are hunting, trapping, or fishing. West Virginia Code 20-2-28

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime bird hunting, small game hunting and fishing license to eligible disabled Veterans. This license remains valid as long as the Veteran is a Wyoming resident.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime fishing license to eligible disabled Veterans. This license remains valid as long as the Veteran is a Wyoming resident.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime bird hunting, small game hunting and fishing license to resident Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue free fishing licenses to Veterans who are participating in fishing events organized by a VA Hospital in Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health, the Wyoming Department of Family Services or a resident of the Wyoming Veterans' Home.

Nonresident active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who have been stationed in Wyoming for 90 days or more are eligible to purchase Wyoming Game and Fish Department licenses for resident prices.