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How to apply for Florida Free Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans (50%+ Rating)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), issued through county tax collectors
Who it's for
Florida gives free hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing licenses to resident veterans who were honorably discharged and have a VA service-connected disability rating of 50% or more. The license is good for 5 years and is reissued on request every 5 years after that. Bring the VA letter showing the rating and proof of Florida residency to a county tax collector's office. Florida residents certified as totally and permanently disabled by the VA, workers' compensation, or Social Security qualify for free licenses under the same law even without the 50% veteran rating.
The free-license path described here requires an honorable discharge and a 50%-or-greater service-connected rating. A separate paragraph of the same statute gives free licenses to any Florida resident certified totally and permanently disabled (by the VA, workers' compensation, or Social Security), so a veteran below 50% who holds a total-disability certification may still qualify — ask at the county tax collector's office.
What you'll need
- VA certification or award letter showing a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater
- Proof of honorable discharge (DD-214)
- Proof of Florida residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
reissued every 5 years on request
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