Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License (50%+ Disability)
Free lifetime combination small game hunting and fishing license for veterans rated 50%+ disabled or Purple Heart recipients.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Colorado
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 50% or higher
- Estimated value
- Free lifetime license
- Where it applies
- Colorado
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License (50%+ Disability)?
Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License (50%+ Disability) is a Colorado recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Free lifetime combination small game hunting and fishing license for veterans rated 50%+ disabled or Purple Heart recipients. Requires 50%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Free lifetime license.
Who qualifies
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Colorado residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Colorado resident veteran with 50% or more service-connected disability rating, OR Purple Heart recipient. Honorable discharge required. Must have been a Colorado resident for at least 6 months and hold a valid Colorado driver license. Must provide VA letter confirming rating.
What Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License (50%+ Disability) covers
Covers
Free lifetime combination small game hunting and fishing license. Exempt from purchasing Habitat Stamp annually. Big game tags still require separate draw applications.
How to apply for Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License (50%+ Disability)
How to apply
Through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) offices.
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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