Government Benefit
Minnesota DNR — Military Personnel and Veterans
Free lifetime fishing license + free annual hunting license for 100% disabled vets
Minnesota veterans with a 100% total-and-permanent service-connected disability rating can get a permanent (lifetime) angling license issued without a fee, plus a free annual deer and/or small game license (state waterfowl/pheasant stamp waived; federal duck stamp still required).
✓ Year-roundIn-storeVerified Jul 2026
Who Qualifies
Veteran
How to Claim
1Contact your County Veterans Service Officer or the DNR License Center (877-348-0498) with your VA disability rating documentation.
Proof Required
🪪 DD-214🪪 VA Card