Total Hunting and Fishing License Exemption (100% Disabled) - PROPOSED, NOT ENACTED
Proposed complete exemption from all hunting and fishing licensing fees for 100% disabled veterans. NOT currently law — the 2023 bill (HB25) died in committee. The $12/year Disabled Sportsman's License remains the in-effect benefit.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Kentucky
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- Not currently available (proposed legislation did not pass; use the $12 Disabled Sportsman's License instead)
- Where it applies
- Kentucky
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Total Hunting and Fishing License Exemption (100% Disabled) - PROPOSED, NOT ENACTED?
Total Hunting and Fishing License Exemption (100% Disabled) - PROPOSED, NOT ENACTED is a Kentucky recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Proposed complete exemption from all hunting and fishing licensing fees for 100% disabled veterans. NOT currently law — the 2023 bill (HB25) died in committee. The $12/year Disabled Sportsman's License remains the in-effect benefit. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Not currently available (proposed legislation did not pass; use the $12 Disabled Sportsman's License instead).
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Kentucky residency
What Total Hunting and Fishing License Exemption (100% Disabled) - PROPOSED, NOT ENACTED covers
Status
NOT in effect. HB25 (2023 Regular Session) would have amended KRS 150.170 to exempt 100% service-connected disabled veterans from all hunting and fishing license fees. The bill died in committee in 2023 without passage, and no successor has been enacted as of mid-2026. Currently, 100% disabled veterans (like 50%+ disabled veterans) qualify for the $12/year Disabled Sportsman's License, not a full fee exemption.
If enacted in the future, the exemption would cover the full cost of all licenses/permits.
How to apply (if/when enacted): Contact KY Fish & Wildlife with VA documentation.
Verified information & sources
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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