Eligibility
Requirements for License/Permits for People with Disabilities
The
Washington State Legislature, and/or the Fish and Wildlife Commission
establishes eligibility requirements for a variety of hunting, fishing
and recreational use permits designed to help people with disabilities
enjoy the state's natural resources. The fact that a person may
receive a disability award or rating from the Social Security Administration
or any other federal, state, and/or county entity does not automatically
make one eligible for the privileges issued by WDFW.
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Qualified U.S. Armed Forces Veterans; |
and
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2
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Persons
with developmental disabilities, persons who are blind, and
persons who are physically disabled and permanently use a
wheelchair, Are eligible for a $5.48 Freshwater, Saltwater
and Shellfish/Seaweed Combination license. Applicants must
meet the criteria described in type #1 OR #2 on the application.
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3 |
Persons
with a permanent physical disability who do not meet the criteria
above may apply for a Designated Harvester Card. This allows
another person to assist with harvesting your limit of fish
or shellfish/seaweed. Both the person with the disability
and the person assisting must purchase the correct fishing
and/or shellfishing license(s). See type #3 on the application.
Reduction in Fees do not apply for this privilege. |
Individual application
forms are provided in the sidebar in pdf format and require Adobe
Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. If you need the free download
of Acrobat Reader, please
click here, and follow the download instructions.
Permanently
disabled hunters and visually impaired hunters may be eligible for
Hunter Companion Card. Qualified persons receive a hunter
plaque for display and use. See the Hunter with Disability Application
for more information. The disabled hunter must purchase all required
licenses and tags.
Qualified U.S.
Armed Forces Veterans are eligible for hunting licenses at half
the resident fee. Physically disabled veterans must also apply for
the Hunter Companion Card.
If you feel
you meet any of the criteria listed above, please complete the enclosed
application(s), and return it along with the required documentation.
Upon receipt and approval of your application(s), you will receive
a confirmation letter from WDFW.
Please allow
up to two (2) weeks for processing. If you have any questions, please
write or call our Customer Service Specialist.
Eligibility
Requirements
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Reduced Fee Hunting, Fishing and Shellfish / Seaweed Licenses
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| AND |
United
States Armed Forces Veteran, honorably discharged, Washington
State resident 65 years of age or older, with a service connected
disability.
Must provide
an award letter or letter of certification from the VA or
military service. A copy of Disabled Veterans Lifetime Pass
Card acceptable. |
| OR: |
Under the
age of 65, with at least 30% service connected disability.
Must provide an award letter from the VA or military service
and proof of at least 30% service connected disability. A copy
of Disabled Veterans Lifetime Pass Card acceptable. |
| Reduced
Fee Fishing and Shellfish / Seaweed Licenses |
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Developmentally
disabled as determined by DSHS authority or physician's certification.
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| Physically
disabled person that permanently uses a wheelchair, as certified
by the applicant's signature. |
| Blind or
visually impaired. Central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200
in the better eye with corrective lenses or visual field is
no greater than 20 degrees, per physician's certification. |
| Designated
Harvester Card For Fishing and Shellfish / Seaweed |
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Physically
disabled and unable to participate without assistance.
Must provide physician's certification. |
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