Hunting and Fishing License Applications for Veterans, Disabled Iowans, and Senior Citizens

This page provides information on how to apply for hunting and fishing lisenses for Iowa's veterans, disabled citizens, and seniors over age 65. For further information, please contact the DNR Customer Service Center at (515) 281-5918.

Crossbow for Deer and Turkey Hunting License Application, Form 542-1369
(*.pdf file | *.doc file)
A permit which allows the use of a crossbow while bowhunting for deer and/or turkey for persons who are certified by a physician as having a disability in the upper extremities.

Group Home Annual Fishing Permit Application (*.pdf, Form 542-8058)
A free annual permit for health care facilities and juvenile shelters which allows patients to fish as a supervised group without individual licenses.

Motor Vehicle Use Permit for Nonambulatory Persons Application, Form 542-8057
(*.pdf file | *.doc file)
A permit which allows for the use of a motor vehicle on game management areas or state parks for persons who are certified by a physician as having a disability which makes it impossible to ambulate without the use of a motor vehicle.

Special Annual Resident Hunting and Fishing License Application (*.pdf, Form 542-8056)
A free annual hunting and fishing license for low-income persons who are 65 and older or for low-income persons who are permanently disabled.

Resident Severely Disabled Deer Hunting Application and Affidavit (*.pdf file)
Iowa residents who are severely disabled may obtain a paid deer hunting license to hunt during the Youth and Disabled Hunter Season.

Special Resident Lifetime Fishing License Application (*.pdf, Form 542-1456)
A free lifetime fishing license for persons who are certified by a physician as having a permanent severe physical or mental disability.

Veteran Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Application, Form 542-1412
(*.pdf file | *.doc file)
A lifetime hunting and fishing license for veterans who served during a time of conflict and have a service connected disability or were POW's. (Iowa residents only)