Free 5-Year Hunting and Fishing License (50%+ Disability)
Free 5-year hunting and fishing license for Florida honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or greater.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Florida
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 50% or higher
- Estimated value
- ~$500 over 5 years
- Where it applies
- Florida
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Free 5-Year Hunting and Fishing License (50%+ Disability)?
Free 5-Year Hunting and Fishing License (50%+ Disability) is a Florida recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Free 5-year hunting and fishing license for Florida honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or greater. Requires 50%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is ~$500 over 5 years.
Who qualifies
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
- Florida residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Per FWC, the Resident Persons with Disabilities Hunting/Fishing License is available to honorably discharged veterans certified by VA or military as having a service-connected disability percentage of 50 percent or greater. Florida residency required.
What Free 5-Year Hunting and Fishing License (50%+ Disability) covers
Covers
Free 5-year hunting and fishing license including saltwater/freshwater fishing + hunting + deer, WMA, archery, muzzleloading, crossbow, turkey, FL waterfowl, snook, and lobster permits. Equivalent value of a Gold Sportsman's License is $100/year (regular price).
How to apply for Free 5-Year Hunting and Fishing License (50%+ Disability)
How to apply
County Tax Collector's office with VA documentation of qualifying disability rating.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: myfwc.com
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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