Connecticut Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions

Free and reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses in Connecticut (5 exemptions).

Exemption categories in Connecticut: Senior (3) · Veteran & Military (1) · Disability (1)

Connecticut Exemptions & Reduced-Fee Licenses (5)

License / PermitResidencyFeeEligibility & NotesSource
Age 65+ annual firearms hunting (resident)ResidentFree ($0.00)
Residents 65 and older
2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide.
Official page
Age 65+ annual trapping (resident)ResidentFree ($0.00)
Residents 65 and older
2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide.
Official page
Age 65+ inland fishing (resident)ResidentFree ($0.00)
Residents 65 and older; annual renewal required
Official page
Disability licences (loss of limb use)ResidentFree ($0.00)
Residents who lost use of a limb
2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide.
Official page
Armed forces (full-time active members)ResidentNot shown
Resident fees; only at DEEP or town clerk offices
Official guide: resident fees apply; amounts depend on licence.
Official page

See also: Connecticut Hunting Licenses · Connecticut Fishing Licenses