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FISHING LICENSES / HUNTING LICENSES

The following is summarized from the websites of the Connecticut State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP): http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/fishing/anglers_guide/anguide.pdf
and http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2700&q=514446&deepNav_GID=1633

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 $28.00 for Connecticut residents and $55.00 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 $19 for Connecticut residents ($3 for ages 12-15) and $91 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 $38 for Connecticut residents and $110 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 DEEP.

ONLINE PURCHASES OF LICENSES:

  • Starting in 2013, all fishing and hunting licenses, permits and tags can be purchased online.  Connecticut residents need to register for a Connecticut Conservation ID in order to make online purchases.  Further information on Connecticut's Online Sportsmen Licensing System can be found at the DEEP website: https://ct.outdoorcentral.net/InternetSales

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name: Records/Licenses/Permits

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SOURCES: 2013 Hunting and Trapping Field Guide and Connecticut Anglers' Guide 2013 posted on the Connecticut State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website
PREPARED BY: 211/pt
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: April2013

 

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