Government Benefit
Michigan DNR — Disabled Veteran Licenses
Free hunting or fishing license for 100% disabled Michigan veterans
Michigan resident veterans rated permanently and totally disabled at the 100% rate (for disabilities other than blindness), or rated individually unemployable by the VA, can get any resident hunting or fishing license that does not require a lottery application free of charge. Lottery-drawn licenses (e.g., some deer, elk, bear tags) are not included.
✓ Year-roundOnlineIn-storeVerified Jul 2026
Who Qualifies
Veteran
How to Claim
1Bring VA documentation of your 100% P&T or individual unemployability rating to a license retail agent, or apply online at MDNR e-License (mdnr-elicense.com).
2Carry proof of eligibility while afield.
Proof Required
🪪 DD-214🪪 VA Card