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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing veterans at Rapidan Camp, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Photo: N. Lewis, National Park Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
New Jersey fishing licenses for veterans
What NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Fish & Wildlife says about free or reduced fishing licenses for veterans, disabled veterans, service members and their families.
What the agency says
Disabled veterans
Free hunting and fishing licences, stamps and permits for resident veterans with any VA service-connected disability.
The State of New Jersey offers free hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, and permits to veterans with a service-connected disability who are residents of New Jersey.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Fish & Wildlife, read October 20, 2026
NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Fish & Wildlife: licenses
Quoted from the agency's own page; rules, ratings and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you buy.
Fishing in New Jersey
Veteran-owned and veteran-serving guides and shops in New Jersey