Residents and nonresidents can donate their hunting license to a disabled military veteran or disabled active duty service member who is working with an organization that uses hunting as part of the rehabilitation process.
While you cannot choose the individual hunter to receive a donated license, House Bill 307, which took effect on October 1, 2025, now allows the donor to choose the organization that will receive the license. You may indicate on your donation form which organization you would like it to go to. If no organization is indicated, the license will be awarded to the first eligible Purple Heart veteran on the list. The recipient hunter must be a Purple Heart recipient with a disability rating of 70% or greater.
Purchase the hunting license(s) you wish to donate.
Download the 2025 Application to Donation of Hunting License to Military Veterans (PDF)
This application must be completed and submitted to Licensing as instructed on the form, along with the licenses/tags for donation.
Check with your financial advisor to determine if the donation is tax-deductible.
Each license must be donated or surrendered before the beginning of the general hunting season. Once you donate your hunting license, you are no longer eligible for any refund for the cost of the license. In addition, you cannot purchase the same license again during the license year.
Nonprofit organizations that work to rehabilitate disabled veterans and active duty members may participate in Montana's donated hunting license program. The organizations must use hunting as part of the rehabilitation process.
Download the 2025 Disabled Veteran Application (PDF)
This application must be completed and submitted to FWP Licensing as instructed on the form.
2025 Organizational Affidavit for Donated Licenses (PDF)
Can be attached to the organization application or sent separately to:
Disabled veterans and disabled active duty members may participate in the program by following these steps:
Find a participating nonprofit organization that provides rehabilitation services in Montana.
Contact the sponsoring organization to ensure they are able to provide the hunt you desire.
Download the 2025 Disabled Veteran Application (PDF)
This application must be completed and submitted to an FWP office or by mail as instructed on the form.
Be sure to list the sponsoring organization that you want and that copies of the supporting documentation are attached.
Applicants may not have received a license or any related permit under this section in the previous calendar year. (Effective 10/1/2025)