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Military Discounts for Those Who Love to Hunt and Fish

Julie Provost

Do you enjoy hunting, fishing, or both? You can find some amazing military discounts on supplies, clothing, and more. Here is a list of military discounts available to hunters and fishing enthusiasts.

Hunting and Fishing Military Discounts

State Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Many states offer military-related discounts or special licenses for hunting and fishing. For example, in California, disabled veterans with a 50 percent plus service-connected disability can get reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses (around $10) after pre-qualification.

Some states go a step further. Florida, for instance, offers a Military Gold Sportsman’s License to active-duty and retired service members stationed in or residing in Florida. It bundles multiple permits for a reduced annual fee of $20, versus the full $100 license. To find out specifics for your location, check your state fish and wildlife agency’s website.

Allen Fly Fishing

Allen Fly Fishing offers a special discount for active, retired, or former U.S. military service members. To receive the discount, eligible individuals must email info@allenflyfishing.com with:

• Proof of military status: a scan or photo of a DD‑214, a .mil email address, or other acceptable documentation, and
• The email address associated with their Allen Fly Fishing account, or create one if they don’t yet have one.

The discount is applied directly through the member’s account and cannot be combined with other promos, coupon codes, or store credit (called Allen Bucks). Orders using multiple discounts or being resold within two years of purchase may lead to suspension or revocation of elder discount privileges. Members are also asked to keep discount usage private to avoid misuse.

Trouts Fly Fishing

Trouts Fly Fishing doesn’t appear to offer a military discount at this time. However, you can still find deals from thousands of other retailers through ID.me. Trouts Fly Fishing provides cash back rewards to those who shop when registered with ID.me.

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Big 5 Sporting Goods is a retail store specializing in sporting goods. They offer a 10 percent military discount to all active-duty personnel, reserve military personnel, retirees, veterans, their spouses, and dependents. Show a valid ID or veteran status on your driver’s license. Valid in-store only at all locations. Offer excludes gift cards and licenses and can’t be combined with other coupons or applied to previous purchases.

Carhartt

Carhartt is a US-based apparel company that offers outerwear, headwear, gloves, and other clothing ideal for hunting or other outdoor adventures. They offer a 15% military discount on apparel and accessories to active-duty personnel, veterans, retirees, military spouses, and military family members. Verify your military ID through ID.me or show your military ID in-store.

Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops

Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are specialty retailers of outdoor recreation merchandise, where you can find everything you need for your next hunting or fishing trip. They offer a 10 percent military discount every day, year-round, at US Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops stores. The discount is not valid on boats, trailers, and other vehicles, as well as alcohol, gift cards, and non-merchandise services.

Active military, veterans, retirees, National Guard, and reservists qualify for this discount. Show your military ID or be verified to use it online.

Dunham’s Sports

Dunham’s Sports sells apparel, footwear, and items for hunting and other sports. They offer a 10 percent military discount year-round on regular-priced purchases. Exclusions may apply. Show your military ID when checking out in the store.

FishUSA

FishUSA offers a 10 percent military discount on items in their store. All military men and women, as well as veterans of all branches, can qualify for this discount. You would first need to have an account at their store, and then be verified online. After you are verified, you will then receive an email, and they will apply the 10% discount to all the orders placed through your account. This discount can’t be combined with other offers, and can’t be used to buy gift cards, electronics, kayaks, or downriggers.

Camping World / Gander Outdoors

Camping World is formerly known as Gander Outdoors. They sell hunting, fishing, and other outdoor items and offer a 5 percent military discount at their retail locations. Show your ID or your driver’s license with your veteran status on it. You can also show your DD214. This discount can’t be used with other promotions or select sale items. Some items are excluded.

Guidefitter

Guidefitter is the ultimate source for guided hunts and fishing trips. They offer a discount for active duty, active reserves, the national guard, and veterans.  You’ll need to sign up using Facebook or your email address before receiving your discount.

Kuiu

Kuiu is an American hunting gear and apparel brand that utilizes a direct-to-consumer approach. They offer a 10 percent military discount for active duty, veterans, retirees, the National Guard, and reservists every day online and in the showroom.

The discount cannot be used on sale or outlet items. Shoppers must create an account online and provide an email address from their military account. You can also send in a copy of your DD214. After they verify your military affiliation, they will activate your discount.

Lowe Boats

Lowe Boats offers a range of fishing and pontoon boats. They have discounts up to $600 on select model/year new/unused/unregistered Lowe Boats. This discount is available to all U.S. military personnel who are active duty, in the reserves, part of the National Guard, honorably discharged, or retired. It also applies to the spouses of those who qualify.

Proof of current or former honorable military enlistment is required.

Lured By The Bead

Luredbythebead.com offers steelhead, trout, and salmon beads for every season. They offer a military discount and will send you a personalized code.

Monster Fishing Tackle

Monster Fishing Tackle offers a wide range of fishing tackle and gear, including rods, reels, and baits. They offer a military discount for active and retired military members. YFirst, you must create an account by emailing info@outdoorproshop.com with your military information.

Tackle Direct

Tackle Direct calls itself the “world’s premier fishing outfitter” and offers a military discount to military veterans. Simply email them or call them on the phone to receive the discount.

Tackle Warehouse

Tackle Warehouse offers fishing rods, reels, baits, and more. They offer a military discount on qualifying orders. Show a valid military ID or a copy of your DD214. After verifying your information, you will receive your discount code, which can’t be used with other promotions and coupons.

Hope for Heroes

Hope for Heroes offers free sponsored events for disabled veterans to rebuild and enjoy the activities they once enjoyed. The founder, Mitch Serlin, hosts events at his lodge, situated on 1,600 acres in Burkesville, Kentucky. They do deep-sea fishing, boating, hiking, kayaking, camping, and BBQs. there. Check their website for upcoming events.

Freedom Hunters

Freedom Hunters is a military outreach program honoring those who protect our freedoms. They take select:

• Active duty
• Combat veterans
• Families of fallen heroes
• Children of the deployed
• Those who were wounded or injured on outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, and shooting

Freedom Hunters is a nonprofit organization that honors and supports U.S. military personnel—active duty, veterans, wounded warriors, and Gold Star families—by providing free outdoor adventures like hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities.

You can find Freedom Hunters events by visiting their website, signing up for email updates, or following them on social media.

AAFES (ShopMyExchange.com)

You should also make sure to head to AAFES as they offer many different supplies for hunters and fishermen. All at tax-free prices. They also have a price matching program that can help save you even more money.

ShopMyExchange.com is the official online shopping site for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), a DoD retailer that serves active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired military members, veterans, and their families. It offers tax-free shopping on a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, home goods, and outdoor gear.

The site also provides exclusive military pricing and frequent sales that aren’t available to the general public. Eligible shoppers can access additional perks, such as free shipping on orders over $49 or when using the Military Star Card, which also offers new users 10 percent off their first-day purchases.