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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

Official Source

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/license-info

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