Benefits You Should Know: Minnesota DNR Licenses
Minnesota has outdoor license benefits available for some disabled Veterans and more help is scheduled to become available in the future.
A few things to know:
• Minnesota resident Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability can qualify for certain no-fee DNR licenses
• This can include a permanent angling license
• It can also include deer and small game licenses
• Proof of eligibility is required
• Current rules still apply until new changes take effect
Important update: beginning March 1, 2027, Minnesota resident Veterans rated 50% through 90% service-connected are scheduled to be able to purchase an angling license for $5, and a deer or small game license for $5.
That $5 license expansion is not available yet. It starts March 1, 2027.
Eligibility rules apply. Check with Minnesota DNR before buying a license or making plans.
Learn more from Minnesota DNR:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/military/print.html
Please share this with a Minnesota Veteran or family member who may benefit.