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.
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About this benefit
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.
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
Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, 194 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04333. Phone: 207-430-6035.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against www.maine.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Maine state agency before applying.
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