Disabled Veteran Recreation Card
$7 annual card for fishing, small game hunting, state park admission, and trail access for veterans rated 50%+.
Who qualifies
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
- Wisconsin residency
How to apply
$7 replaces $100+ in licenses/passes
Apply through the official Wisconsin agency.
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Eligibility
Wisconsin resident. VA service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater, OR rated as individually unemployable.
Covers
Annual card allowing fishing, small game hunting, admission to Wisconsin state parks and Heritage Hill Historical Park, and free access to any state trail.
Cost
$7.00 for the card (replaces multiple licenses/passes worth well over $100 annually).
How to apply
Through Wisconsin DNR Go Wild system or a DNR license agent.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Wisconsin state agency before applying.
Other Wisconsin Recreation & Parks
Free Hunting or Fishing License (Recently Returned)
One-time free hunting OR fishing license for veterans separated under honorable conditions within the past 365 days.
~$20-$30
Disabled Veteran State Park/Forest/Trail Pass Fee Waiver
Free vehicle admission and trail pass fees at all Wisconsin state parks, forests, and recreation areas for veterans rated 70%+.
$53-$63/year in pass fees waived
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