Nevada Hunting & Fishing License and State Parks & Recreation Benefits for Veterans

Nevada Hunting & Fishing License Benefits for Veterans

1. Discounted Specialty Combination License

Veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or greater who are Nevada residents and have an honorable discharge (or certificate of satisfactory service) can purchase a Resident Disabled Veteran Specialty Combination Hunting & Fishing License for only $15 per year (plus nominal fees). This combo license covers both hunting and fishing privileges for one year from the date of purchase.

• To qualify, you must show:
• Proof of Nevada residency
• VA disability rating letter (50%+ service-connected)
• Discharge paperwork (e.g., DD-214)

This license is issued by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and must be applied for through NDOW — initial applications for specialty licenses typically must be submitted in person at a Nevada NDOW office before future renewals can be done online.

Department License Offices:

Headquarters

6980 Sierra Center Pkwy #120
Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 688-1500
Fax: (775) 688-1495
Email: ndowinfo@ndow.org

Southern Region

3373 Pepper Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone: (702) 486-5127

Western Region

1100 Valley Rd.
Reno, NV 89512
Phone: (775) 688-1506

Eastern Region

60 Youth Center Rd.
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (775) 777-2300

Fallon

4082 Reno Hwy.
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 688-1820

Winnemucca

705 E. 4th St., Suite A
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: (775) 623-6565

Ely

1218 N Alpha St.
Ely, NV 89301
Phone: (775) 289-1655 ext. 21

2. How Long They’re Valid

Both the Disabled Veteran Specialty Combination License and the Serviceman’s Specialty Combination License are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

3. Other Considerations

• These specialty combination licenses cover general hunting and fishing privileges, but big game hunting still typically requires separate tags (obtained through draw, first-come/first-served, etc.).
• NDOW licenses and permits must be purchased through NDOW’s online licensing system, in person at NDOW offices, or from authorized license agents.

Nevada State Park and Recreation Benefits for Veterans

Nevada State Parks also offers annual permits, including special rates for seniors and disabled veterans.  There are 27 parks within the Nevada State Park system. https://parks.nv.gov/parks

This permit can be purchased either in person at the state parks, a local regional office, the main headquarters in Carson City or through the mail. To obtain the permit you must have photo identification and copy of your disability form and DD 214 Form verifying you were honorably discharged.

An additional fee is required for reservations, special events, boat slip rental, yurt/cabin reservation, utility hook-ups or other special program fees.

Nevada Division of State Parks
901. South Stewart Street
5^th Floor, Suite 5005
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 684-2737
E-Mail: stparks@parks.nv.gov

1. Disabled Veteran Permit

This permit is issued to a disabled veteran who resides in Nevada and can show proof of a permanent service-connective disability and an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States. The permit provides the holder unlimited entrance to all parks and use of camping and boat launch facilities in the parks for 12 months after the date the permit is issued. An annual administrative fee of $30.00 is charged.

2. Veteran Annual Entrance

This permit is issued to Nevada Veterans and authorizes the holder to enter all parks in the system for 12 months after the date of issue without paying the entrance fee. 

Tahoe Region Office

PO Box 6116
Incline Village, NV 89452
(775) 831-0494

Western Region Office 

16799 Lahontan Dam
Fallon, Nevada 89406
(775) 867-3001

Eastern Region Office

333 Cathedral Gorge Road
Panaca, Nevada 89042
(775) 728-8100

Southern Region Office

4747 Vegas Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
(702) 486-5125

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