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INDIANAPOLIS – As several popular hunting seasons get underway or continue across the state, Gov. Mike Braun is reminding disabled Hoosier veterans of the hunting-related resources available to them.
Those resources include offering discounted hunting and fishing licenses, reduced-cost access to state-owned parks and recreation areas, veteran waterfowl hunting, and free hunting opportunities for catastrophically disabled veterans, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
“As an avid conservationist and outdoorsman, I understand the peace that hunting can bring someone. No one deserves that peace more than veterans," said Braun. "I am proud to do what I can to ensure Hoosier veterans can fully experience the natural beauty and traditions that make Indiana home."
Indiana veterans who have documented service-connected disability are eligible for a discounted Hunting and Fishing DAV license, available for $2.75 for one year or $27.50 for 10 years. The license covers small game hunting and fishing, excluding required stamps.
The Golden Hoosier Passport offers Disabled Hoosier Veterans and former Prisoners of War unlimited admission for one calendar year to Indiana’s state-owned parks, recreation areas, reservoirs and forests. Eligible veterans may purchase the annual pass for $25 at DNR locations or online. Former Prisoners of War will automatically receive their passport once their license plates are issued.
Veteran Waterfowl Hunting Days will take place Oct. 17–18 in the North Zone, Oct. 24–25 in the Central Zone and Oct. 31–Nov. 1 in the South Zone. These designated dates provide expanded hunting opportunities for veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Indiana veterans who are catastrophically disabled may hunt for free, without a license or state stamp, on private or public land where hunting is permitted during the season. The next scheduled dates for this opportunity are Nov. 28–29.
To learn more about these benefits and other resources, contact your County Veteran Service Officer.
