SCDNR Hunting & Fishing License for Disabled Veterans

The SCDNR Hunting and Fishing License for Disabled Veterans is a (3) three-year license. To be eligible you must have a VA Service-Connected Disability and have a rating of 10% or more to apply.  That’s right! Any percentage of disability, not just for 100% P&T Veterans!!!

 

Required documents:

• Photocopy of your unexpired SC Driver’s License or SCDMV issued ID Card.
• Current copy (dated within the past 12 months) of your disability certification form from the US Department of Veteran Affairs.
  • (You can print this from eBenefits or call 800-698-2411 and ask for them to mail/email you a copy).
• Completed and Signed SCDNR Application form dated revision: 03/2024.

You must be a resident of SC for at least 365 days and have been declared disabled and are receiving disability benefits from one of the following agencies you are entitled to a free disability hunting and fishing license:

• Social Security Administration
• US Department of Veterans Affairs
• SC Retirement System
• Federal Civil Service
• Railroad Retirement Board
• Medicaid

The license is valid for Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Areas and the Migratory Waterfowl Permit. We also offer a disability license that is valid for Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing only. A Disability License is valid for 3 years from date of issue. If you are paraplegic or quadriplegic and include a statement from your doctor you will be issued a Lifetime Disability License.

Deer Tags: 3 Year Disability License holders will automatically receive the free base set of deer tags each year. Lifetime Disability License holders must request tags one time. After the initial request they will continue to receive tags each year.

Turkey Tags: 3 Year Disability License holders must request their turkey tags each year. Lifetime Disability License holders must request tags one time. After the initial request they will continue to receive tags each year.