Connecticut Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education
Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for Connecticut. Checked 2026-11-12.
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 |
Tags, Stamps & Permits (7)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident game bird conservation stamp | Resident | $28.00 | Ages 16-17 pay $14 (resident) | Official page |
| Game bird conservation stamp (non-resident, 12+) | Non-resident | $28.00 | Ages 12 and over | Official page |
| Connecticut migratory bird conservation stamp (resident) | Resident | $17.00 | Junior rate $9 (age range not captured) | Official page |
| Connecticut migratory bird conservation stamp (non-resident, 12+) | Non-resident | $17.00 | Ages 12 and over | Official page |
| Federal duck stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $25.00 | Official page | |
| Firearms deer permit (resident adult) | Resident | $19.00 | Residents 12-17 pay $10 per permit | Official page |
| Firearms deer permit (non-resident) | Non-resident | $68.00 | Official page |
Trapping Licenses (3)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping (resident) | Resident | $34.00 | Residents 16-17 pay $17 | Official page |
| Trapping (non-resident) | Non-resident | $250.00 | Official page | |
| Junior trapping (15 and under) | Resident | $11.00 | Ages 15 and under | 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 |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability 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 |
Next steps for Connecticut hunters
Check official Connecticut season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).