Vermont may issue a resident with paraplegia or a permanent, severe physical mobility disability a free permanent fishing license or, if qualified, a free permanent hunting and fishing combination license. The 2026 packet includes the physician's Statement of Disability, the sporting license application and a license affidavit. Nonresidents from reciprocal states can get a free one-year license.
The applicant fills in their details on the Statement of Disability, signs to authorize the state to contact the physician, and completes the sporting license application. The physician checks paraplegia or a permanent severe mobility disability, confirms the applicant is under their care, and signs with name, address and phone.
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Paraplegic Mobility Disability License Application - Statement of Disability
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That the applicant is currently under their professional care and has either paraplegia, meaning permanent paralysis of the lower half of the body involving both legs, or a permanent severe mobility disability that prevents safely navigating through the woods on foot. The physician checks one box and signs.
Yes, if they live in a state that gives Vermont residents a reciprocal privilege. They can receive a free one-year fishing or combination license instead of a permanent one. Vermont shares reciprocity with New Hampshire and Maine, whose residents may submit their home state's license instead.