Recreation/Hunting & Fishing Benefits for Veterans in Washington
2 Recreation/Hunting & Fishing benefits for veterans in Washington.
Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
The Department of Fish & Wildlife issues combination hunting and fishing licenses at a reduced (resident) rate to qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability.
Eligibility: Honorably discharged veteran with a VA service-connected disability rating of 30% or more, or age 65+ with any service-connected disability rating. Non-residents who qualify pay the resident rate.
Estimated value: Reduced-fee (resident-rate) combination hunting/fishing license
How to apply: Mail your one-page VA disability percentage rating letter and the WDFW veterans reduced-fee application to the WDFW Licensing Division in Olympia.
Lifetime Disabled Veteran State Parks Pass
Washington State Parks offers a free lifetime pass that provides free day-use parking, free campsite use, free boat launch and trailer dump, and free park admission, and it replaces the need to buy a Discover Pass on state park, DNR, and WDFW lands.
Eligibility: Washington resident veteran with a combined service-connected VA disability rating of 30% or more.
Estimated value: Free lifetime park access (Discover Pass value ~$30/year) plus free camping and day-use
How to apply: Apply to Washington State Parks with proof of Washington residency and your VA award letter showing a 30%+ service-connected rating.