Recreation/Hunting & Fishing Benefits for Veterans in Illinois
2 Recreation/Hunting & Fishing benefits for veterans in Illinois.
Free Hunting & Fishing License for Disabled Veterans
Qualifying disabled veterans receive a free, permanent combined hunting and fishing license with no expiration date.
Eligibility: Veterans receiving 10% or greater service-connected compensation, or total disability pension benefits, regardless of state of residency.
Estimated value: Free lifetime combined hunting and fishing license
How to apply: Obtain a Disability Affidavit for the Illinois Hunting and Fishing Privilege card from a local IDVA Veteran Service Office and present your DD214.
Free State Park Camping & Admission for Disabled Veterans and Former POWs
Illinois DNR waives camping and admission fees at state parks and recreation areas for eligible disabled veterans and former prisoners of war.
Eligibility: Illinois resident disabled veterans and former POWs holding an IDVA Veterans Disability Certification Card. A modest utility fee may still apply at campsites with utilities.
Estimated value: Waived camping and park admission fees (utility fee may apply at some sites)
How to apply: Obtain a Veterans Disability Certification Card from an IDVA field office and present it to park staff when obtaining a camping permit.