Veterans Fishing License Discounts & Exemptions
It's almost fishing season and our friends at Tackle Village want to help veterans take advantage of fishing opportunities. Did you know that some states offer discounted fishing licenses to veterans?
In fact, there are:
- 30 out of 50 states offer free licenses or exemptions to having a license for veterans
- 19 out of 50 states offer discounted licenses for veterans
- Only 1 state (Massachusetts) has no publicly available veterans exemption or discount scheme
Check the map below to see which states offer exemptions and discounts to resident veterans.
Remember that in most cases there are eligibility requirements based on the extent of service-related disability that a veteran has to meet to avail themselves of the discount or exemption. To read more about this click HERE.
Austin Dillon at the World’s Fishing Fair!
Austin Dillon made quite the entry at the World’s Fishing Fair yesterday! Driving the Bass Pro Shops No. 3 Chevrolet, Dillon did a quick burnout before pumping up the crowd gathered in front of “The Grandaddy of all Bass Pro Shops” in Springfield, MO. The World’s Fishing Fair continues throughout the weekend, with more appearances from NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt Jr., Richard Childress, Martin Truex Jr., and Noah Gragson on the schedule. Check out some photos below!
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The Best Christmas Light Displays in the Ozarks!
Wondering where the best light displays around the Ozarks are this winter? We've got you covered! Below are the best light displays in the 417. When you go, tag is in your photos @thebull1051!
Springfield
- Bagwell Lights
- Cost - Free or option for donation
- 2008 E. Cambridge St., Springfield
- Drive through Mike Bagwell's amazing light display, with over 150,000 individual lights, while tuning into 105.5 FM.
- Bass Pro Shops Winter Wonderland
- Cost - Free
- 1935 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield
- Walk through Bass Pro's Winter Wonderland that includes thousands of lights coving the inside and outside of Bass Pro. Families can take phots with Santa, mail letters to Santa, and bring home a free holiday activity kit while supplies last.
- Candy Cane Lane
- Cost - $5 per vehicle
- 3825 W. Farm Rd 146, Springfield
- Drive through Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park for their farm themed holiday light display perfect for the family.
- Festival of Lights
- Cost - Free
- 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield
- Experience the Festival of Lights at Jordan Valley Park by walking around to see the display while hearing classic Christmas music that corresponds to the lights.
- Gardens Aglow
- Cost - $2 - $5 per person
- 2400 S. Scenic Ave, Springfield
- The Gardens Aglow botanical themed light show is at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. The lights co-align the structures and landscaping of the beautiful garden.
- Park Central Square
- Cost - Free
- 134 Park Central Square, Springfield
- Experience Downtown Springfield during Christmas to see the huge tree on the square, lights all around downtown, and the local businesses spreading holiday cheer.
Ozark
- Christmas lights of Ozark
- Cost - Free or option for donations
- 891-961 N. Riverside Road, Ozark
- Experience Ozark's drive-through light show at Findley River Park.
- Waterford Christmas Cottage
- Cost - Free
- 602 E. Falls Circle, Ozark
- Drive-through a Christmas cottage light show in Ozark.
Branson
- Branson Helicopter Tours
- Cost - $59 - $129 per person
- 3309 State Hwy. 76, Branson
- This is an aerial view of the Branson light displays', from Silver Dollar City, to the 76 Strip, to the Branson Ferris Wheel, to the Shephard of Hills, and more.
- Branson Limousine Christmas Lights Tour
- Cost - $175 - $345
- 140 Sterling Way, Hollister
- For amore luxurious style tour, check out the Branson Limousine Christmas Lights Tour. The tour includes a professional chauffeur, candy canes, and Christmas music for a two hours.
- Promised Land Zoo's "Let There Be Lights"
- Cost - $25 per car
- 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson
- The Promised Land Zoo includes a drive through light display, a 45 minute VIP Santa Safari and Santa meet and greets, hot cocoa, popcorn, and a stocking stuffer gift shop with and elves secret gift shop.
- Silver Dollar City
- Cost - $40 - $72
- 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson
- Silver Dollar City celebrates Christmas with over 6.5 million twinkling lights with during their Old Time Christmas! They also have tons holiday shows for the family.
- Trail of Lights
- Cost - $25 per car
- 6020 Missouri 76, Marvel Cave Park, Branson
- This well-known Branson spot feature millions of lights for you to drive through with your family and friends,. The also offer free hot chocolate to all guests.