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PA Fish & Boat Commission / Game Commission — Disabled Veteran Licenses

Free lifetime fishing license and free hunting license for 100% disabled PA veterans

Pennsylvania resident veterans certified 100% disabled by the VA get a free lifetime fishing license (60-99% rated vets get a reduced-fee license) from the Fish & Boat Commission. Separately, the PA Game Commission issues a free hunting/furtaker license to 100% disabled resident veterans (60-99% rated pay a reduced $2.97 fee) whose disability was incurred in a war or armed conflict.

✓ Year-roundOnlineIn-storeVerified Jul 2026

Who Qualifies

Veteran

How to Claim

1Apply through a county treasurer, the Fish & Boat Commission Harrisburg office, or a regional law enforcement office (fishing); Game Commission offices or county treasurers (hunting).
2Provide proof of PA residency and VA certification of disability rating.

Proof Required

🪪 DD-214🪪 VA Card

Official Source

https://www.pa.gov/services/fishandboat/apply-for-fishing-license-disabled-veteran

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