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FISHING LICENSES / HUNTING LICENSES
The following is summarized from the websites of the Connecticut State Department of Environmental Protection: http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/fishing/anglers_guide/anguide.pdf
and the Connecticut Licensing Info Center: www.ct-clic.com/RecreationalLicenses/keywordSearch.asp
FISHING LICENSES:
- Fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 years or older fishing in the Inland District of Connecticut.
- Licenses can be obtained from any Town Clerk or authorized agent.
- Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st.
- Fees are $20.00 for Connecticut residents and $40.00 for non-residents.
- Senior Citizens age 65 or older may obtain a free Lifetime License.
- People with disabilities or loss/use of a limb can also be issued a free license.
HUNTING LICENSES:
- Firearms Hunting licenses are required for hunting in Connecticut.
- Licenses can be obtained from any Town Clerk or authorized agent.
- Licenses are valid for one calendar year.
- Fees are $14 for Connecticut residents ($3 for ages 12-15) and $67 for non-residents. Senior Citizens age 65 or older may obtain a free Lifetime License.People with disabilities or loss/use of a limb can also be issued a free license.
FISHING/HUNTING LICENSES:
- Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting licenses are issued for a fee of $28 for Connecticut residents and $88 for non-residents.
- Active members of the Armed Forces may obtain licenses at the same rate as Connecticut residents.
- Applicants must possess an existing resident firearms hunting license issued within the past five years or certification from Connecticut’s Conservation Education/Firearms Safety program, or its equivalent before they can apply for a combination fishing/hunting license.
REPLACING LOST LICENSES:
- To replace a fishing or hunting license that has been lost or destroyed, go to the town clerk in the town where the license was originally purchased and submit a duplicate license application with a fee of $1.00. A temporary (five day) certificate will be issued.
- The town clerk will tell you how to file for the duplicate license with DEP.
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name: Records/Licenses/Permits
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SOURCES: Connecticut Licensing Info Center website; Connecticut Anglers' Guide 2008 posted on the Connecticut State Department of Environmental Protection website
PREPARED BY: 211/pt
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2008
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