๐ŸŒฒCalifornia ยท Recreation & Parks

Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses (50%+ Disabled)

Reduced-fee sport fishing (~$10.54) and hunting (~$9.79) licenses for veterans rated 50% or higher.

Requires 50%+ VA disability rating$10-$11/year per license

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About this benefit

Eligibility

VA disability rating of 50% or higher (no upper bound โ€” CDFW does NOT offer a free tier at 70% or 100%). Must have honorable discharge. Does NOT require California residency.

Covers

Reduced-fee sport fishing license (~$10.54) and hunting license (~$9.79). 2026 standard resident fishing fee is ~$65.74; 2026-2027 resident hunting fee is ~$64.54 (raw fees, before agent/application fees).

Documentation

VA Benefit Summary Letter showing honorable discharge and disability rating.

How to apply

Through CDFW.

Verified against official source

Last checked 2026-04-30 against wildlife.ca.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the California state agency before applying.

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