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Licenses & Permits

A number of licenses for disabled persons are available at a reduced fee. In addition, some special hunting permits have been established for those with disabilities.

State Parks Biennial Fee Rule

The State Parks Biennial Fee Rule, Section VIII, provides for disabled residents to receive a 50% discount on camping fees.

Biennial Fee Rule

Permit To Hunt from a Vehicle

This permit authorizes the permit-holder to hunt from a vehicle wherever vehicular traffic is allowed and permission to hunt is authorized. This permit DOES NOT provide any automatic waiver or exemption from travel restrictions imposed by a private landowner or land management agency.


2009 Permit To Hunt from A Vehicle Application (2009 Permit To Hunt from A Vehicle Application 127 KB)

Permit To Modify Archery Equipment

This permit allows a person with a disability to use modified archery tackle that supports the bow, and draws, holds, and releases the string to accommodate the individual's disability. Crossbows may not be used during archery season.


2009 Permit To Modify Archery Equipment Application (2009 Permit To Modify Archery Equipment Application 126 KB)

Resident with a Disability Conservation License

This license allows disabled Montana residents to obtain a Conservation License for $8 and a Deer A and an Elk license at a reduced cost. The Conservation License includes Fishing, Warm Water Fishing, State Migratory Bird, Upland Game Bird, and State Lands licenses.


2009 Resident with a Disability Conservation License Application (2009 Resident with a Disability Conservation License Application 144 KB)

Resident Lifetime Fishing License for the Blind

A Montana resident who is blind can purchase a lifetime fishing license for $10. The application for this license is available from FWP and requires medical certification. A Conservation License is not a prerequisite for this license.


Resident Lifetime Fishing License for The Blind Application (Resident Lifetime Fishing License for The Blind Application 114 KB)