Government Benefit
Georgia Dept. of Veterans Service / DNR Wildlife — Veteran Licenses
Free one-time full-privilege hunting & fishing license for honorably discharged GA veterans
Georgia resident veterans who served 90+ days of active federal duty and were honorably discharged on or after July 1, 2005 get a free One-Time Veterans Hunting and Fishing License (full sportsman privileges, valid one year, issued once). Separately, veterans with a permanent and total VA disability rating can get a steep discount (exact fee not published) on a 3-year disability sportsman's license.
✓ Year-roundOnlineIn-storeVerified Jul 2026
Who Qualifies
Veteran
How to Claim
1Apply through the Georgia DNR licensing system (gooutdoorsgeorgia.com) or by mail for the disability rate, per instructions at veterans.georgia.gov/hunting-and-fishing-licenses.
2Call 800-366-2661 with questions.
Proof Required
🪪 DD-214