Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Permanently Disabled Veterans and Former POWs

Ohio permanently and totally disabled veterans and former prisoners of war receive free hunting licenses, fishing licenses, fur taker permits, deer/turkey permits, and wetlands…

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

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Ohio permanently and totally disabled veterans and former prisoners of war receive free hunting licenses, fishing licenses, fur taker permits, deer/turkey permits, and wetlands habitat stamps every year, at no cost. Active-duty service members on leave may also hunt and fish without a license.

Restrictions

Apply using the 5-year free license application form through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Eligibility requires VA-certified permanent and total disability plus honorable discharge. Application: https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/Disabled%20Vets%20POWS%205-year%20free%20DNR%209032-B.pdf

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