Government Benefit
Ohio Division of Wildlife — Disabled Veteran License
Free fishing/hunting license package for permanently & totally disabled Ohio veterans
Under Ohio Revised Code 1533.12, Ohio resident veterans rated permanently and totally disabled by the VA, receiving VA pension or compensation, honorably discharged, and resident 6+ months qualify for a free fishing license, hunting license, fur taker permit, deer permit, turkey permit, and/or wetlands habitat stamp. Approval is valid 5 years, but a new (still free) license must be pulled each license year.
✓ Year-roundOnlineIn-storeVerified Jul 2026
Who Qualifies
Veteran
How to Claim
1Submit a signed application to the Ohio Dept.
2of Veterans Services (1240 East Ninth St, Room 1357, Cleveland, OH 44199) for certification; once approved, get free licenses annually at any license agent or online at wildohio.gov.
Proof Required
🪪 DD-214🪪 VA Card