IDVA State Benefits Fact Sheet
Disabled Veteran Discounted Hunting and Fishing License
Indiana Code 14-22-12-1.5
What is the Benefit?
Qualified veterans can purchase:
- A one-year license for $2.75 OR
- A 10-year license for $27.50
The license covers the hunting of small game as well as fishing, excluding any stamps.
Who Might be Eligible?
A person who is an Indiana Resident who served in the Armed Forces of the United States has a service-connected disability as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or has disability retirement benefits administered under laws administered by the U.S. Department of Defense.
How to Apply:
Send State Form 50833 to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at the address in the upper right corner of the form either by mail or in person. DNR will not process a faxed copy.To have your license processed and returned to you by USPS mail, send a self-addressed stamped envelope per the instruction sheet attached to the state form.
Full Eligibility Requirements:
https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/licenses-and-permits/disabled-veterans/
