Connecticut Hunting Tags, Stamps & Permits
Species tags, migratory bird stamps, big-game permits, and habitat fees required in Connecticut (7 listed).
Before you buy: Most species tags and stamps are add-ons to a base Connecticut hunting license. Waterfowl hunters aged 16 and older also need a Federal Duck Stamp (required in every state) and state HIP registration where applicable.
| Tag / Stamp / Permit | Residency | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident game bird conservation stamp | Resident | $28.00 | DEEP 2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide; all fees for 2026. Residents 16-17 pay 50% of licence fees. | Official |
| Game bird conservation stamp (non-resident, 12+) | Non-resident | $28.00 | DEEP 2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide; all fees for 2026. Residents 16-17 pay 50% of licence fees. | Official |
| Connecticut migratory bird conservation stamp (resident) | Resident | $17.00 | 2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide. | Official |
| Connecticut migratory bird conservation stamp (non-resident, 12+) | Non-resident | $17.00 | 2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide. | Official |
| Federal duck stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $25.00 | DEEP 2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide; all fees for 2026. Residents 16-17 pay 50% of licence fees. | Official |
| Firearms deer permit (resident adult) | Resident | $19.00 | DEEP 2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide; all fees for 2026. Residents 16-17 pay 50% of licence fees. | Official |
| Firearms deer permit (non-resident) | Non-resident | $68.00 | DEEP 2026 Hunting and Trapping Guide; all fees for 2026. Residents 16-17 pay 50% of licence fees. | Official |