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Reduced Fee Hunting and Fishing License

Reduced-fee annual hunting and fishing license for honorably discharged Iowa veterans (Form 542-1411).

Available to any veteranReduced-fee annual license

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About this benefit

Eligibility

Iowa resident; honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. No disability rating required.

Covers

Annual hunting and fishing license at a significantly reduced rate. Verify exact current fee with Iowa DNR.

How to apply

One-time approval with DD-214 to Iowa DNR (Form 542-1411).

Verified against official source

Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.iowadnr.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Iowa state agency before applying.

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Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License (Disabled Veteran)

Lifetime hunting and/or fishing license at significantly reduced cost for disabled veterans or former POWs (Form 542-0708).

Reduced one-time fee (lifetime value)

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