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Resident Disability Hunting & Fishing License Options
Disability Certification Applications are now online at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. To apply online, follow the link, select “Licenses & Permits”, log into your customer profile, select “Customer Applications”, and then complete the “WRD Certification of Disability” application. As long as your disability is permanent and your application is approved, you do not have to resubmit a Disability Application again! Once your application is approved by our staff, you can simply purchase your Disability licenses as needed by going online at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, selecting “Licenses & Permits”, logging into your customer profile, and selecting “Purchase Licenses” to choose which license you need. You can also call 1-800-366-2661 to purchase your Disability License over the phone.
If necessary, you may also submit your Disability License Application by mail. View the Disability Hunting and Fishing License Application to print your application.
Disability License Prices
Persons are strongly encouraged to consider purchasing three-year disability license types, rather than annual types. Payment of transaction fees each year for the annual license types means that persons pay an extra $6 over a three year period—the three year license will save $6 over the three year period and doesn’t require yearly paperwork.
Resident Sportsman’s Disability License
- Three-Year $15.00 + $3.00 transaction fee = $18.00
- Annual $5.00 + $3.00 transaction fee = $8.00
Resident Hunting Disability License
- Three-Year $9.00 + $3.00 transaction fee = $12.00
- Annual $3.00 + $3.00 transaction fee = $6.00
Resident Fishing Disability License
- Three-Year $9.00 + $3.00 transaction fee = $12.00
- Annual $3.00 + $3.00 transaction fee = $6.00
Lifetime License Option
Georgia residents who are 65 or older may find it more convenient to get a lifetime license—which does not have to be renewed—instead of the disability license. For residents born before July 1, 1952, the senior lifetime sportsman’s license is free, and for residents born on or after July 1, 1952 the lifetime senior sportsman’s license is $70, or $35 for hunting or for fishing only. This license does not have to be renewed, and remains valid if the person moves out of state or if they are no longer disabled.
About Resident Disability Licenses
Resident Disability Sportsman’s Licenses includes all state paid recreational hunting and fishing privileges (see below for additional no-cost state licenses that may be required). The Disability License includes hunting, big game, Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp, salt and freshwater fishing, and mountain trout licenses.
Resident Lifetime Fishing License for the Blind
A free Resident Lifetime Fishing License is available for persons that are totally blind with no light perception (NLP). Mark the proper section of the disability application, and send a Physician’s Certification of Total Blindness that states you are totally blind with no light perception (NLP).
Remaining Licenses or Permits That May Be Needed
Remaining licenses or permits that may be needed are the free annual state harvest record (deer and turkey), the free annual Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp, free annual state SIP License for salt water fishing, and/or the federal duck stamp, depending on what is being hunted. If you need any of these four, they must be renewed each year. These are available anywhere Georgia licenses are sold, including through our online web site, by phone, or at a license agent. The Federal Duck Stamp is also available at Post Offices, and online from the USFWS. There is a federally required fee for the Federal Duck Stamp.
The disability license includes alligator hunting when assisting a quota alligator harvest permit holder. Trapping or other commercial licenses are not included. Persons born on or after January 1, 1961 must have hunter education to obtain a disability license that includes hunting; but may initial the front of the application if they want fishing privileges only.