Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing
Purple Heart recipients can fish and hunt game birds with only a Wildlife Conservation License.
State BenefitMontanaRecreation & Parks
Verified September 30, 2026 against fwp.mt.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — Montana
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Montana
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing?
Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing is a Montana recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Purple Heart recipients can fish and hunt game birds with only a Wildlife Conservation License.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Available to any veteran
- Purple Heart recipient
- Montana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Montana resident who has been awarded a Purple Heart, regardless of age. Nonresident Purple Heart awardees also qualify, but only during expeditions arranged for the nonresident by a nonprofit organization that uses fishing and hunting as part of the rehabilitation of disabled veterans.
What Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing covers
Coverage
Recipients may fish and hunt game birds (not including wild turkeys) with the purchase of a conservation license and an aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention pass — a resident AIS prevention pass for residents, a nonresident AIS prevention pass for nonresidents.
Important to know
Governed by Montana Code Annotated 87-2-816.
How to apply for Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing
How to apply
Residents obtain this special license at FWP offices; nonresidents must obtain it at FWP Headquarters in Helena. Verification of Purple Heart and a DD 214 Form are required to qualify.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- fwp.mt.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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing
Who qualifies for Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing?
Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing is for Veterans; available to any veteran; montana residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Montana Recreation & Parks
- Veteran Camping Fee Discount50% off camping fees50% discount on camping fees at all Montana state parks for resident veterans.
- Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing Discounts50% off license feesCombat-disabled veterans may receive half-price licenses for deer and antelope only (up to 50 issued annually).