Recreation/Hunting & Fishing Benefits for Veterans in Florida
3 Recreation/Hunting & Fishing benefits for veterans in Florida.
Military Gold Sportsman's License
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers active-duty and retired military members a discounted Gold Sportsman's License bundling hunting, freshwater and saltwater fishing plus most permits at a deeply reduced annual fee.
Eligibility: Florida residents who are active-duty or retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces or Florida National Guard, with proof of residency and current military ID.
Estimated value: $20 per year (vs. roughly $100 for the standard Gold Sportsman's License)
How to apply: Purchase online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com through the verification process, or at a county tax collector's office with proof of residency and military ID.
No-Cost Hunting & Fishing License for Disabled Veterans
FWC issues a no-cost Resident Persons with Disabilities hunting and fishing license to disabled veterans, bundling saltwater and freshwater fishing, hunting, and most permits at no charge.
Eligibility: Florida resident, honorably discharged veteran certified by the VA or a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces as having a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater. Valid for 2 or 5 years depending on the qualifying documentation provided.
Estimated value: Free license and permits (2-year or 5-year validity)
How to apply: Apply online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or at a county tax collector's office with proof of Florida residency and VA disability documentation.
Free Lifetime Military Entrance Pass to Florida State Parks
Florida State Parks issues a free lifetime military entrance pass to honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability, providing the same day-use admission benefits as the Family Annual Entrance Pass.
Eligibility: Honorably discharged U.S. veteran with a service-connected disability; also available to surviving spouses and parents of service members who died in combat. Proof of identification, service-connected disability, and honorable discharge (DD-214) required.
Estimated value: Free lifetime day-use admission for up to 8 people per vehicle
How to apply: Obtain the pass in person at any Florida State Park by presenting your ID, DD-214, and documentation of your service-connected disability.