Free Lifetime Game-Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled)
Free lifetime game-hunting and fishing license; deer license is included but requires landowner permission for a private-land hunt or winning the public draw, and must be applied for annually.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Recreation & Parks — New Mexico
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- $50-$100+/year
- Where it applies
- New Mexico
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Free Lifetime Game-Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled)?
Free Lifetime Game-Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled) is a New Mexico recreation & parks benefit for veterans. Free lifetime game-hunting and fishing license; deer license is included but requires landowner permission for a private-land hunt or winning the public draw, and must be applied for annually. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $50-$100+/year.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- New Mexico residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
NM resident; 100% service-connected disability rating from VA.
What Free Lifetime Game-Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled) covers
Covers
Free lifetime Game-Hunting and Fishing License. Includes fishing and small game hunting. A deer license is issued only if the applicant obtains written permission from a landowner for a private-land deer hunt or wins the public draw, and the applicant must apply annually for deer privileges.
How to apply for Free Lifetime Game-Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled)
How to apply
Apply for a Disabled Veteran Card through the NM Department of Game and Fish. Requires VA award letter.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: wildlife.dgf.nm.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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