Rhode Island Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions

Free and reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses in Rhode Island (4 exemptions).

Exemption categories in Rhode Island: Senior (1) · Veteran & Military (1) · Disability (2)

Rhode Island Exemptions & Reduced-Fee Licenses (4)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Resident 65 and older permanent freshwater fishing licence	Resident	Free ($0.00)	resident 65 years or older Permanent licence; DEM says no cost	Official page
Veterans with 100 percent disability or 100 percent permanent disability (permanent fishing licence)	Resident	Free ($0.00)	100 percent disabled veterans and individuals with 100 percent permanent disability Permanent; obtain in person or by mail from DEM Boating Registration and Licensing Office	Official page
Landowner and family fishing from own property	Resident	Free ($0.00)	landowner and family domiciled on property No licence required	Official page
Blind persons fishing	Resident & Non-resident	Free ($0.00)	blind persons No licence required	Official page