Free Hunting & Fishing License
Free hunting and fishing licenses for veterans with any service-connected disability rating.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — New Jersey
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Free (100%) or reduced fee
- Where it applies
- New Jersey
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Free Hunting & Fishing License?
Free Hunting & Fishing License is a New Jersey recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Free hunting and fishing licenses for veterans with any service-connected disability rating. The listed value is Free (100%) or reduced fee.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- New Jersey residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
New Jersey resident veterans who have been honorably discharged from any U.S. Armed Forces branch and have been declared by the VA to have a service-connected disability of any degree (no minimum rating required).
What Free Hunting & Fishing License covers
Covers
Free hunting and fishing licenses, permits (including deer, bear, and turkey permits), and required stamps. After initial certification, licenses may be obtained online or through license agents at no cost (online may include a small shipping/handling fee).
How to apply for Free Hunting & Fishing License
How to apply
Mail the Disabled Veteran License Application along with VA proof of service-connected disability, DD-214 (proof of honorable discharge), and NJ residency proof to the NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife office in Trenton. Contact: 609-292-2965 or NJDFWLicenses@dep.nj.gov.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dep.nj.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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