Government Benefit
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