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Title: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 20, 2014, 08:30:32 AM: Wow Idaho is really taking care of disabled veterans! :tup:

It's good to be one of the 40%ers or above crowd. :chuckle:

Disabled Veterans ProgramsTuesday, May 20, 2014

Disabled Veterans Special Big Game Tag Program
The Disabled Veterans Special Big Game Tag Program allows a qualified organization to apply for a special big game hunt tag on behalf of a disabled veteran. A qualified organization is defined as a 501(c)(3) or 501 (c)(19) nonprofit organization, or a government agency, with a mission to afford opportunities, experiences and assistance to disabled veterans. The program is not limited to organizations in Idaho. Idaho Fish and Game makes five tags available each year for disabled veterans for any deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, black bear or mountain lion hunt. Tags may be requested for general or controlled hunts. An additional five tags may be available each year. Participants are exempt from licensing requirements. The program is a first-come, first-served, once in a lifetime opportunity. The application, at the link below, must be used to apply.
Application for a Disabled Veterans Special Big Game Hunt - PDF, 85 KB

Resident Disabled American Veterans
Resident disabled American veterans may be eligible for DAV reduced fees for licenses and tags. The DAV license, $5, allows the disabled veteran to purchase reduced fee Disabled American Veteran tags for deer $10.75, elk $16.50, bear $6.75, or turkey $10.75. They must submit a letter from the Veterans Affairs office verifying a service-connected disability rating of 40 percent or greater. Such documentation may bear any date prior to license application. Documentation for the resident DAV license will be required only for the initial application and will not be required for subsequent applications.

Nonresident Disabled Veterans - effective May 16 2014
Nonresident disabled American veterans with a disability rating of 40 percent or more by Veterans Affairs are eligible for nonresident DAV reduced fees for licenses and tags.

Individuals meeting the DAV requirements must submit a letter from the Veterans Affairs office verifying a service-connected disability rating of 40 percent or greater. Such documentation may bear any date prior to license application. Documentation for the nonresident DAV license will be required only for the initial application and will not be required for subsequent applications.

The nonresident DAV hunting with 3-day fishing license, $31.75, allows the nonresident disabled veteran to purchase reduced fee nonresident Disabled American Veteran tags for deer $23.75, elk $39.75, bear $23.75, or turkey $19.75.

Last Updated: May 16, 2014
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Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: bod on May 20, 2014, 08:56:31 AM: Thank you for the heads up.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 20, 2014, 09:08:51 AM: If I had that rating don't think I would hunt in WA much. :chuckle:

Your welcome
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: washingtonmuley on May 20, 2014, 09:33:38 AM: Very nice. I am glad to see other states doing this as Washington to my surprise started the same thing this year . Idaho here I come.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Brushbuster on May 20, 2014, 07:03:25 PM: Wow!! Infinity! For years I've kicked myself in the backside for not living in Idaho instead of Clarkston so I could have bought a life time license when I lived over there in the mid 80s. This is great News!! Thanks for sharing!! :tup:
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 20, 2014, 08:38:32 PM: Thinking it's time for me to head further east and research my opportunities.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 21, 2014, 07:04:45 PM: Wow, i am 60% looks like i am heading to ID
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 22, 2014, 06:19:40 AM: So does anybody know where to start in Idaho? I have looked at the harvest stats. But it is almost like throwing darts at a map and saying lets go there.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: rtspring on May 22, 2014, 06:37:21 AM: Tag! Im hunting Idaho this year. 70% Disabled rating..
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 22, 2014, 09:57:19 AM: You guys should all get together and hunt, with rt there it will be epic good or bad. :chuckle:
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 22, 2014, 05:26:29 PM: Kurt you up to it.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Brushbuster on May 22, 2014, 05:53:54 PM: I called WA DAV yesterday (1-800-562-2308) & got my letter to verify my 40% today. I will fax a copy of the letter to IDFG Licensing tomorrow. (208)333-2148 fax. They told me once they update my profile I can go in & buy licenses/tags at the reduced rate & you only have to do this once not each year. I'll let you know how I do.

Thank You Idaho!! :tup:
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 22, 2014, 07:58:28 PM: You can log on to ebenifits and print out your award letter.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: rtspring on May 22, 2014, 08:26:33 PM: Quote from: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 22, 2014, 05:26:29 PM
Kurt you up to it.

Already had plans to hunt elk with my boss, Archery. Now its just gonna be alot cheaper!!!
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Brushbuster on May 23, 2014, 07:03:43 PM: Faxed DAV verification & asked them to call & they did & said I was good to go. :tup:

Just pulled the trigger on Hunting Lic ($35.50), Deer Tag ($23.75), Elk Tag ($39.75) + convenience fee = Total $101.61!!!

Wow. Thank You Idaho !!! & Boss .300 winmag for sharing!

Hope more disabled vets can take advantage of this new program!!
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: kentrek on May 23, 2014, 07:15:43 PM: This is cool... ... esp after seeing how much people spent to hunt wa :chuckle:

Good luck this fall vets, dont be afraid to ask for info :tup:
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 23, 2014, 07:43:16 PM: Quote from: Brushbuster on May 23, 2014, 07:03:43 PM
Faxed DAV verification & asked them to call & they did & said I was good to go. :tup:

Just pulled the trigger on Hunting Lic ($35.50), Deer Tag ($23.75), Elk Tag ($39.75) + convenience fee = Total $101.61!!!

Wow. Thank You Idaho !!! & Boss .300 winmag for sharing!

Hope more disabled vets can take advantage of this new program!!

No problem brother just glad to have been able to help! :tup:
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: elkh8me on June 02, 2014, 08:48:10 PM: I have been the last couple years. I can't say enough good about Idaho. The game department is very supportive of hunters. I know that seems odd.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: calib on June 02, 2014, 11:03:02 PM: I am gonna get my stuff together and get it submitted asap. thanks for posting the info. i knew about the 501c3 thing, but not the other part. i know a handful of guys hunting idaho and have family all over there, so i am gonna check it out.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: bod on June 03, 2014, 09:18:22 AM: Well if I'm not drawn for a special permit here in Wa. I'm going to hunt Idaho.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Jimmy33 on August 31, 2014, 12:16:15 PM: Just bought my tags... :chuckle: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 01, 2014, 10:19:04 PM: ...30%.... >:(
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: blazenfish on September 02, 2014, 12:27:56 AM: That's great news. Army vet myself....
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: zike on September 04, 2014, 11:36:08 PM: Got my tags for ID a couple of weeks ago. I was out for a day and tore up a tire. 100% DV. I've go a 10A B tag.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: BullCrazy24 on September 26, 2014, 02:19:03 PM: i wish it was for 30% and above!!! :bash:
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: p-ohana on February 25, 2015, 08:17:12 PM: Thanks for the info, I'll be hunting ID next year for sure. 100% disability.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on February 25, 2015, 08:27:15 PM: Thanks for sharing this I will have to dig out my award letter, and get it over to Idaho F&G. I have always wanted to do an elk hunt in Idaho, and have a couple friends who do regularly, this just makes it considerably more affordable.
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: Gringo31 on February 26, 2015, 09:48:53 AM: I was going to forward this to a buddy but maybe someone could tell me if he would qualify. He is a veteran and lost a leg just above the knee. BUT..... the leg injury was in a farming accident after he got out. Does the disability need to have happened during service?

Would seem to make the most sense if it did.....
Title: Re: IDAHO NON RESIDENT MILITARY DISABLED HUNTERS PACKAGE CHEAP
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on February 26, 2015, 12:18:03 PM: Yes it would have to be service connected to have rating from the VA.