Missouri House bill would make hunting and fishing permits free for some veterans

By: Sawyer Bess

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 516

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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A bill that would make Missouri hunting and fishing permits free for military personnel and disabled veterans faced bipartisan criticism Monday.

The legislation would require the conservation commission to remove costs for some service members’ hunting and fishing tags.

The free permits would be given to 100% disabled veterans that are Missouri residents and any active military personnel regardless of residency. Their dependents would get the same benefits.

“For our disabled veterans, I think it’s …

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