Fishing and Hunting Permits

For help in choosing or applying for any of these programs, contact the nearest Veteran Service Officer. Our VSOs are ready and willing to assist in determining your eligibility, discussing available options, and submitting the appropriate application/s.

This benefit provides for the exemption of camping and admission fees for certain disabled persons and former prisoners of war who are Illinois residents and wish to camp in parks under the control of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Documentation is required. To apply, please contact IDVA's local Veteran Service Office.

The purchase of fishing and hunting licenses are not required for disabled veterans, regardless of state of residency, who are receiving 10% or greater service-connected compensation, or total disability pension benefits. You must possess and present the affidavit, issued by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, upon request while participating in these activities.  To receive the affidavit, you must provide validation of service and benefit.  A DD214 and current verification of VA compensation or pension, will be required.  To apply for the Disability Affidavit for Illinois Hunting and Fishing Privilege card, please contact an IDVA local Veteran Service Office.

 DNR 2021 - 2022 HuntTrapDigest.pdf