Saskatchewan Hunting and Angling Licences for Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

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Hunting and Angling Licences for Canadian Armed Forces Veterans
In recognition of their service, Saskatchewan will provide free hunting and angling licences for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces beginning in the 2019-2020 licensing year.

Free licences for regular hunting and angling opportunities will be available to Saskatchewan and Canadian resident veterans starting on Friday, April 12, 2019, and will be subject to an initial verification process to confirm eligibility. They do not apply to Big Game Draw licences or outfitted licence opportunities.

Saskatchewan and Canadian resident Armed Forces veterans who were honourably discharged from the Armed Forces are eligible. The types of licences available free of charge are listed below.

Completing the verification process
The licences are subject to a one-time verification process to update the automated Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system. Verification can be completed at a ministry field office or by emailing the required information to the ministry.

Once eligibility has been confirmed, customers will be able to purchase veteran licences using any sales channel.

Verification at a ministry office
Canadian and Saskatchewan resident veterans who visit a ministry office will be able to receive a licence immediately upon verification.

The following documentation is required when visiting a ministry field office to verify veteran and residency status:

One of the following forms indicating service and honourable discharge:
National Defense Identification Certificate
Picture or copy of Certificate of Service
Release or Discharge Certificate
Photo identification indicating date of birth and current address. In the absence of photo identification, two pieces of acceptable identification are required.
Email verification
Clients choosing email verification will be required to provide information a minimum of three business days in advance of requesting a licence in order to verify the information and update the HAL system.
The following information is required for email verification of veteran status and residency, and can be sent to HAL.Services@gov.sk.ca:

Client must provide a valid HAL account number. Information on how to establish a HAL account in advance of applying can be found on the HAL system website.
One of the following forms indicating service and honourable discharge:
National Defense Identification Certificate
Picture or copy of Certificate of Service
Release or Discharge Certificate
Photo identification indicating date of birth and current address. In the absence of photo identification, two pieces of acceptable identification are required.
Completed Declaration and Consent form.
What licence types are available free to eligible veterans?
New Licence Types for Veterans

Angling
Resident Veteran Angling Licence
Resident Canadian Veteran Angling Licence
Big Game
First Saskatchewan Resident Veteran White-tailed Deer Licence
Second Saskatchewan Resident Veteran White-tailed Deer Licence
First Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Antlerless White-tailed Deer licence
Second Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Antlerless White-tailed Deer Licence
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Moose Licence
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Elk Licence
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Black Bear Licence
Canadian Resident Veteran Black Bear Licence
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Wolf Licence
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Archery Mule Deer Licence
Game Bird
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Game Bird Licence
Canadian Resident Veteran Game Bird Licence
Habitat Licence
Veteran Wildlife Habitat Licence
*Please note that licence names may appear as abbreviations on the HAL website when purchasing a licence.

Can I get a refund if I purchased a regular licence rather than a veteran’s licence?
Clients choosing email verification will be required to provide information a minimum of three business days in advance of requesting a licence in order to verify the information and update the HAL system. Any veteran who provides adequate notice, but due to processing delays is required to pay for a regular licence, will be refunded the licence fee and issued a free veteran licence.

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/licences-for-canadian-armed-forces-veterans
 
And SK hunters/ fishers complain that their is no money for proper law enforcement, here is a big drop in revenues which equals cuts to resource management.

No license fees for Natives, Seniors and Military. Who next ??? LEO's , LGBTQ???

Nothing is free.....someone is gonna pay for this, unfortunately its gonna be our wildlife.
 
Someone must have crunched the numbers and made the decision that this is affordable. I don’t see it putting much more pressure on game populations. Licence cost is a really small part of gearing up to go hunt an elk or a moose.
If Canadian resident whitetail was still over the counter then yes, trouble.
 
A big thumbs up to Saskatchewan for showing appreciation for our Veterans and the sacrifices they have made.
Although it is a small gesture it is better than the Feds and their "You are asking for more than we can give" bullsh!t.
 
It won’t be a popular opinion on a gun forum, but I work with two ex-CF guys who became heli pilots after they served. We all do the same job now, and they enjoy a lot of perks like free checked bags flying to and from work, etc. I do wonder why a radio operator from the Navy gets the free hunting and fishing licences and luggage, and why the paramedic here doesn’t, or the guys putting out forest fires by parachuting onto them don’t.

Not bitterness as I can afford the luggage and licences, I just like equality frankly.
 
Many Saskatchewan retired Military members have opposed this move, which takes money away from the Fish and Wildlife development fund as well as SERM budget.
Political pandering, plain and simple.

BTW, I'd be the first guy to cheer for proper compensation and support for wounded Veterans.
 
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Ardent said:
It won’t be a popular opinion on a gun forum, but I work with two ex-CF guys who became heli pilots after they served. We all do the same job now, and they enjoy a lot of perks like free checked bags flying to and from work, etc. I do wonder why a radio operator from the Navy gets the free hunting and fishing licences and luggage, and why the paramedic here doesn’t, or the guys putting out forest fires by parachuting onto them don’t.

Not bitterness as I can afford the luggage and licences, I just like equality frankly.
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Veterans Affairs will pay for headstones too.
 
Politics aside, CF pensions aren't generous or huge, if it helps a vet on a fixed income cut costs and enjoy the sport so be it. I guess we are heading into a century where everyone gets a national holiday and as Canadian citizens we all serve. Thank god I'll be long gone when that day comes.
 
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People that put their name on the dotted line deserve our respect. Soldier, Sailor, Airforce, LEO, Paramedic, Smokejumper, Firefighter.
My Dad was a cook in WW2 and he survived three sinking's on aircraft carriers. One of my uncle's was infantry in WW2 and he spent the rest of his days in a mental hospital.
People do not realize the sacrifices that our Vets and First Responders endure. Free hunting and fishing is the least we can do for them.
It won't replace the missing limb, the PTSD and the time away from family and children, never mind their Live's.
 
People who serve in the military don't even make the top 10 in the most injuries, fatalities or PTSD. Yet you always seem to hear them playing the victim card and wanting something for free. I was always under the impression that a soldier fought for equality for all, guess times have changed.
 
In NL seniors get a $12 reduction in Big Game licences.WHOOPEE! RCMP personal, Ships captains,(CN Marine) MPs, Premiers, etc, get them for free w/ their choice of areas. But beer is $28.50 a dozen! You'll never really pay what it's worth!lol
 
I can't see this being a huge strike against Sask wildlife and I tell you why. Veterans are by definition getting on in age so I suspect you will not see convoys of moose hunters from other provinces heading to Saskatchewan.
Also as I understand it the big game draw is mostly unaffected by this recent change.

But i think you will see fishermen and bird hunters taking up this opportunity.
My two bits only.
 
scott_r said:
People who serve in the military don't even make the top 10 in the most injuries, fatalities or PTSD. Yet you always seem to hear them playing the victim card and wanting something for free. I was always under the impression that a soldier fought for equality for all, guess times have changed.
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Wanting something for free? Like recognition of the damages caused to them by conditions of their service? I choose to use the comparison to Workers Compensation; should that be scrapped?

Equality for all. Injured workers should be ignored or trivialized by the system put in place to assist them too I guess.
 
yonderin said:
Wanting something for free? Like recognition of the damages caused to them by conditions of their service? I choose to use the comparison to Workers Compensation; should that be scrapped?

Equality for all. Injured workers should be ignored or trivialized by the system put in place to assist them too I guess.
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Should recognition be given to them but not to the roofer that has broke his back? or the truck driver that crashed and lost his leg? Or the nurse that suffers from PTSD? No idea what the whole workers comp thing has to do with this, Vets are entitled to disability benefits just as reg citizens are entitled to workers comp. https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/financial-support/compensation-illness-injury/disability-benefits
Again, I will say "EQUALITY FOR ALL" regardless of what job you choose to pursue, what color of skin or what God you worship.
 
Pretty rare thing that the government hires roofers and knowingly puts them in front of hostile fire. Lousy comparison.
 
scott_r said:
People who serve in the military don't even make the top 10 in the most injuries, fatalities or PTSD. Yet you always seem to hear them playing the victim card and wanting something for free. I was always under the impression that a soldier fought for equality for all, guess times have changed.

Should recognition be given to them but not to the roofer that has broke his back? or the truck driver that crashed and lost his leg? Or the nurse that suffers from PTSD? No idea what the whole workers comp thing has to do with this, Vets are entitled to disability benefits just as reg citizens are entitled to workers comp. https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/finan...ility-benefits
Again, I will say "EQUALITY FOR ALL" regardless of what job you choose to pursue, what color of skin or what God you worship.
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That's a pretty asinine comment. Look up unlimited liability. The military is the only line of work where you can be sent to your guaranteed death and you have nothing to say. We all chose which line of work we do, no one is forced into it. The military discounts or programs are little things that compensate when you have to relocate your family every 3-5 years to places where your spouse can't find employment, when your kids develop problems because they constantly change schools, divorces, etc. We can be forced to leave our families for 6 to 12 months for deployments or domestic operations. We provide Aid to Civil power, provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal at home, fight wild land/forest fires, floods and deploy around the world in hazardous and dangerous areas. All the other trades you have named have their own pension systems and fall under orders/unions and will receive compensation if they are injured physically/mentally on the job. You're essentially complaining because we are not at war or involved in a major conflict like WWI, WWII or Korea, which is currently keeping the military relatively out of harms way.

Instead of being bitter and shytting on the military, why don't you advocate for other trades to get better recognition?
 
mr.e moose said:
People that put their name on the dotted line deserve our respect. Soldier, Sailor, Airforce, LEO, Paramedic, Smokejumper, Firefighter.
My Dad was a cook in WW2 and he survived three sinking's on aircraft carriers. One of my uncle's was infantry in WW2 and he spent the rest of his days in a mental hospital.
People do not realize the sacrifices that our Vets and First Responders endure. Free hunting and fishing is the least we can do for them.
It won't replace the missing limb, the PTSD and the time away from family and children, never mind their Live's.
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Well said.

Peerless
 
My Labrador born uncle was WW2 RN AA gunner. The Bofors was his thing that got put on him after topping gunnery school.
He assumed he had choice to be on the main deck gun corvette navy. But the navy veterans insisted the best gunners be put on the 40mm Bofors to protect the ship from aerial attack. He had a minesweeper and a corvette sunk underneath him by mine and torpedo.
He was totally changed after the war said his wife.
His wife and five children had to wear second hand clothes as he gave every spare dollar to charity.
He ostracized his own kids! My cousin went to England to get away from him.

He was a kind man to others but a total dictator within his family. War destroyed his personality.
Survivor guilt.
 
To mr.e.moose and Brutus; to have your relatives survive multiple sinkings, especially in the North Atlantic was pretty lucky. And the PBI (Poor Bloody Infantryman) saw pretty messed up stuff in their time as well. I thank you for their service and am sorry for how things turned out for them.

To scott_r; thanks for agreeing with me. Workers have compensation and disability benefits and it's only fair the military should as well.

I knew that after a while the appreciation for serving and released members would fade after we left Afghanistan and recall back in the 70's when it was common for military members to be called "Working Welfare".
 
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