Fishing Licenses/Hunting Licenses
The following is summarized from the websites of the Connecticut State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP):
www.ct.gov/deep and https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Fishing/General-Information/Fishing-Guide
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 for licenses are charged for Connecticut residents and 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 charged for Connecticut residents and 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 for Connecticut residents and 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:
- If you have purchased your license online, go to the Connecticut Online Sportsmen Licensing System and print out your license. You can also go to a licensing vendors or DEEP office to have your license reprinted.
ONLINE PURCHASES OF LICENSES:
- 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://www.ct.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT’S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name: Records/Licenses/Permits
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SOURCES: Connecticut State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
PREPARED BY: 211/nl
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2024
