How to apply for Kentucky Disabled Veteran Sportsman's License (Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing)

Who it's for

Kentucky residents who are at least 50% disabled from a service-connected disability can buy the Disabled Sportsman's License for $12.68 a year — the full-price Sportsman's License costs $100.42. The license bundles the combination hunting and fishing license, all deer permits, the spring and fall turkey permits, the Kentucky migratory bird/waterfowl permit, and the trout permit. To qualify, ask the local VA office for a letter verifying the disability rating, with the current Kentucky address and the last four digits of the Social Security number, and submit it to Fish and Wildlife online, by mail, or in person. The disability authorization stays valid for three years before it needs to be renewed. Kentuckians 65 and older can get the same low price through the Senior Sportsman's License, so this benefit matters most for disabled veterans under 65.

What you'll need

• Letter from the VA verifying at least a 50% service-connected disability, showing the current Kentucky address and the last four digits of the Social Security number

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Kentucky Disabled Veteran Sportsman's License (Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need letter from the va verifying at least a 50% service-connected disability, showing the current kentucky address and the last four digits of the social security number — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual license (valid March through the end of February); the disability authorization is valid for three years