Free Fishing License (Hospitalized or Totally Disabled Veterans)
Free fishing license for veterans who are resident patients at military/VA facilities, members of a warrior transition battalion, or totally and permanently disabled Colorado residents.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Colorado
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- Free fishing license
- Where it applies
- Colorado
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Free Fishing License (Hospitalized or Totally Disabled Veterans)?
Free Fishing License (Hospitalized or Totally Disabled Veterans) is a Colorado recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Free fishing license for veterans who are resident patients at military/VA facilities, members of a warrior transition battalion, or totally and permanently disabled Colorado residents. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Free fishing license.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Colorado residency
What Free Fishing License (Hospitalized or Totally Disabled Veterans) covers
Overview
Eligibility (per C.R.S. 33-4-104): Active or retired armed forces members while stationed as resident patients at a U.S. armed forces hospital/convalescent station in Colorado; resident patients at a VA hospital in Colorado; persons assigned to a Warrior Transition Battalion; OR any Colorado resident who is totally and permanently disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration or the Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics. Service-connected disabled veterans should generally use the separate lifetime small game and fishing combo license benefit instead.
Covers
Free fishing license valid during the period of residency/eligibility only.
How to apply for Free Fishing License (Hospitalized or Totally Disabled Veterans)
How to apply
Through Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: cpw.state.co.us
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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