Free Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License (50%+ Disability)
Free lifetime license to fish, trap, and hunt with all permits for veterans rated 50%+ disabled.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Maine
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 50% or higher
- Estimated value
- Free lifetime license ($100-$200+/year value)
- Where it applies
- Maine
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Free Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License (50%+ Disability)?
Free Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License (50%+ Disability) is a Maine recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Free lifetime license to fish, trap, and hunt with all permits for veterans rated 50%+ disabled. Requires 50%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Free lifetime license ($100-$200+/year value).
Who qualifies
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
- Maine residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Service-connected disability rating of 50% or more. Available to residents of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Texas, and any other state with a reciprocal agreement.
What Free Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License (50%+ Disability) covers
Covers
Free lifetime license to fish, trap, and hunt (including archery, muzzleloader, bear, migratory bird, pheasant, turkey, coyote night hunt, crossbow, and expanded archery permits). Also eligible for a guide license if qualifications are met.
Estimated annual value
$100-$200+.
How to apply for Free Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License (50%+ Disability)
How to apply
Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, 194 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04333. Phone: 207-430-6035.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: maine.gov
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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