Thread: Free fishing pass for Vetrans at least those from Al. Forever.

Originally Posted by fshntime

There has always been free entrance to the pier for sightseeing for veterans and a reduced rate for fishing, so nothing has changed for the pier.

Yeah -- that's why I thought it must've been upgraded. It's still a good deal for vets. The title of the article is misleading, though.

I appreciate the gesture of the reduced daily rate to fish being a veteran

wonder if a copy of a DD214 is all that's required,asked at camp ground last summer and was told no discounts

They always just ask me and I reply yes. Also, Fort Morgan entrance, free as well.

Thank you Alabama, much appreciated.

That is very much appreciated.

Originally Posted by mike243

wonder if a copy of a DD214 is all that's required,asked at camp ground last summer and was told no discounts

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-sta...on-to-veterans

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is now offering veterans free admission to any of its state parks.

A news release says the Parks for Patriots program began Nov. 1. It provides veterans with free admission to any state park facility that charges, including the Gulf State Park fishing pier and boat ramps.

State Parks Director Greg Lein says the system has provided free admission to veterans on Veterans Day for years. He says expanding that access year-round is a way to say thanks to people who have made freedom possible.

Veterans can ask about Parks for Patriots at any park. Veterans have to show valid identification or a retired military I.D. card to use the offer.


Park visitors can provide free admission to veterans through donations, and parks also are accepting donations online.

People have said in past posts that showing your VA Medical Card works also.

Thee press release appeared in outdooralabama.com friday oct 27 th 2:30 pm

I've never been asked to show an ID at the pier, just tell them I'm prior service.

ID or not the the 1 mo. or 6 mo. etc. fishing pass/permit for vets is not reduced like it was in previous years. I guess Alabama's hierarchy is more concerned with the convention center and illegal aliens getting work permits and drivers licenses. BUMMER!!!