General Information

• Applications for a resident disabled person hunting and fishing license are submitted to and issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tallahassee or you may obtain an application from the Indian River County Tax Collector's Office.

• To qualify for a resident disability hunting and fishing license, a disabled person must present proof of residency and a certification of total & permanent disability by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, the U.S. Veterans Administration or any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, State of Florida-Department of Veteran's and Community Affairs-100% Service Connected Disabled Veteran identification card that has the statement "total and permanent disabled", Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security-Division of Workers Compensation (LES Form DWC-4), an order from a Judge of Compensation claims, written confirmation by the carrier providing Workers’ Compensation benefits, or documentation of current (within last 12 months) eligibility for disability benefits from Social Security Administration.

• A resident disability hunting and fishing license authorizes the holder to take or attempt to take or possess freshwater fish, marine fish and game consistent with state and federal regulations.

• Holders of a disability hunting and fishing license are exempt from permit requirements, including the no-cost migratory bird permit, and from making application for most quota hunt permits to hunt on a wildlife management area.

• A disability license does not allow the holder those privileges found in the commercial fishing license, commercial or state trapping license, antlerless deer permits or the federal waterfowl stamp. A disabled person wishing to participate in these activities must also acquire the required permits for each of the activities.

• As of July 1, 2000, a new law went into effect stating all disability licenses issued prior to July 1, 1997 became invalid on June 1, 2001.  Anyone holding a license issued prior to July 1, 1997 needs to re-apply under the new guidelines so that they will be in compliance by June 1, 2001.