Shoot2Kill Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Have you military guys seen the change this year in the MN deer regs? From the DNR HSOforum - Military deer license. Residents discharged from active military service may receive a free deer hunting license that is valid for either-sex deer. The license is also valid for either-sex deer in lottery and youth only antlerless areas.It doesn't specify if "when" you were discharged makes a difference in getting this license. I emailed the DNR and tried calling but no luck yet. Anybody know if it matters when you were dischaged?Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchPhotoFilet Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I never heard of such a thing but it would be nice. Are you sure it is not for guys who are home on leave... and i know 100% disability gets a free license but far as i know i dont think jsut a regular guy discharged from the military qualifies. Maybe I am wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcornice Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I think you only read page 3, which is just the "what's new" section. The full military deer license info is on page 19. The answer is within 24 months. Take a look at the page and post any follow up questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul pachowicz Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 nice gesture on the state's part. Here, a military member stationed outside of the state can walk into any GF&P office and buy his choice of tags and unit. No lottery invovled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSKY18 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It goes 2 years from the date of discharge on your DD214. When I came back from Iraq, I got to hunt for two years without having to buy a license. Just take your DD214 to any license agent and they will issue you a free deer license. Works the same for fishing. You get to fish for free for 2 years. Don't even need to get a license. Just have a copy of your DD214 in the boat with you and that is your license. Very nice part on the state to do this for its vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkitterPopper Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Quote: nice gesture on the state's part. I agree, it is great that the state does this. It happens in most states across the nation. I deer hunt in Iowa and my cousins husband is a active Air Force officer. When he gets in town to hunt with us all he has to do is sight in his gun. He does not even have to have a paper license. When he harvests a deer all he does is call the local CO. The CO shows up and looks at his leave papers and then tags his deer for him. Very Cool!Disclaimer: This is Iowa's laws. This might not be the same in Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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