Disabled War Vets Can Get Free Hunting Licenses

Scott Shindledecker

Scott Shindledecker

Published October 27, 2016 4:21 am
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CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Free and reduced-cost hunting and fur-taker licences are available to disabled war veterans.

There are requirements that must be met, and they include being a Pennsylvania resident, a veteran (no longer in active military service), and must have incurred the disability while in active military service during the following wars or armed conflicts:

• World War II: Dec. 7, 1941-Dec. 31, 1946

• Korean War: June 27, 1950-Jan. 31, 1955

• Vietnam War: Aug. 5, 1964-May 7, 1975

• Persian Gulf War: Aug. 2, 1990-April 6, 1991

• Iraq War: March 19, 2003-Dec. 15, 2011

• Afghanistan War: Oct. 7, 2001-Current

For a free license, the disability must consist of the loss or loss of use of one or more limbs or is 100 percent disabled as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

For a reduced fee license ($2.70), must have a disability rating between 60 and 99 percent as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Applicants must provide a statement, in addition to other required information, that he or she is a war veteran who suffered a disability while in service.

They must also provide their “Disabled War Veteran Claim Number” (for some veterans discharged in 1973 and later this number will be the same as their social security number).

Finally, they must produce appropriate discharge papers at a county Treasurer’s or Game Commission’s discretion.

The licenses are only available from a County Treasurer or Pa. Game Commission office.

The free and discounted licenses only include regular hunting and fur-taker licenses and do not include archery, muzzleloader, doe, bear, or other special licenses.

Also, disabled veterans may apply for a lifetime regular hunting or fur-taker license.

For more information, contact the Clarion County Treasurer at 814226-1113. The office is located at 330 Main Street, No. 110, Clarion.

 

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