Wisconsin Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions

Free and reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses in Wisconsin (7 exemptions).

Exemption categories in Wisconsin: Veteran & Military (5) · Disability (2) · Youth (1)

Wisconsin Exemptions & Reduced-Fee Licenses (7)

License / PermitResidencyFeeEligibility & NotesSource
Fishing disabledResident$7.00
Disabled residents (see DNR page)
Not available for online purchase
Official page
Fishing veteran or disabledResident$3.00
Eligible veterans and disabled residents
Not available for online purchase
Official page
Fishing and small game armed forces (active service on furlough or leave)ResidentFree ($0.00)
Resident armed forces in active service on furlough or leave
Not available for online purchase; state stamps included
Official page
Military fishingNon-resident$20.00
Qualifying nonresident armed forces members
Not available for online purchase
Official page
Student fishingNon-resident$20.00
Qualifying nonresident students
Not available for online purchase; check the non-resident page for student rules.
Official page
Conservation patron Purple HeartResident$10.00
Resident Purple Heart recipients
Reduced price
Official page
Conservation patron Purple HeartNon-resident$161.00
Nonresident Purple Heart recipients with proof at DNR Service Center
Restricted eligibility
Official page

See also: Wisconsin Hunting Licenses · Wisconsin Fishing Licenses