Connecticut Fishing & Hunting Licenses
Official fees, exemptions, stamps, tags, and hunter education rules for Connecticut. License period: 2026, not stated. Last checked 2026-11-12.
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Fishing Licenses (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland fishing (resident, 18-64) | Resident | $28.00 | Age 18 to 64 | Official page |
| Inland fishing (resident, 16-17) | Resident | $14.00 | Age 16 to 17 | Official page |
| Inland fishing (non-resident, 16+) | Non-resident | $55.00 | Age 16 and older | Official page |
| Non-resident 3-day inland fishing | Non-resident | $22.00 | Age 16 and older, three consecutive days | Official page |
| Youth fishing passport (under 16) | Resident & Non-resident | Free ($0.00) | Under 16 | Official page |
Hunting Licenses (8)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms hunting (resident) | Resident | $19.00 | 16-17 pay $10 | Official page |
| Firearms hunting (non-resident) | Non-resident | $91.00 | Official page | |
| Junior firearms hunting (ages 12-15) | Resident & Non-resident | $11.00 | Ages 12 to 15 | Official page |
| Archery deer / small game (resident) | Resident | $41.00 | 16-17 pay $21 | Official page |
| Archery deer / small game (non-resident) | Non-resident | $135.00 | Official page | |
| Junior archery deer / small game (resident, ages 12-15) | Resident | $10.00 | Ages 12 to 15 | Official page |
| Junior archery deer / small game (non-resident, ages 12-15) | Non-resident | $19.00 | Ages 12 to 15 | Official page |
| 3-day out-of-state bird hunting (non-resident) | Non-resident | $35.00 | Official page |
Combination Packages (7)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms hunting + inland fishing (resident) | Resident | $38.00 | 16-17 pay $19 | Official page |
| Firearms hunting + inland fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $110.00 | Official page | |
| Firearms hunting + all waters fishing (resident) | Resident | $40.00 | 16-17 pay $20 | Official page |
| Firearms hunting + all waters fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $120.00 | Official page | |
| Firearms hunting + marine waters fishing (resident) | Resident | $25.00 | Official page | |
| Firearms hunting + marine waters fishing (non-resident) | Non-resident | $94.00 | Official page | |
| Archery deer / small game + all waters fishing (resident) | Resident | $65.00 | Official page |
Free, Reduced, Senior & Veteran Exemptions (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 65+ annual firearms hunting (resident) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | Residents 65 and older | Official page |
| Age 65+ annual trapping (resident) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | Residents 65 and older | Official page |
| Age 65+ inland fishing (resident) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | Residents 65 and older; annual renewal required | Official page |
| Disability licences (loss of limb use) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | Residents who lost use of a limb | Official page |
| Armed forces (full-time active members) | Resident | Not shown | Resident fees; only at DEEP or town clerk offices | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter education | All / N/A | Not shown | Minimum hunting age 12; hunter education from age 10 | Official page |
Official Season Dates
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