Hunter Education Requirements

No hunting, trapping, or archery licenses and permits will be issued to any person unless proof is provided that they have held a Resident license in the respective sport within the last 5 years.

Alternatively, the person must have a certificate indicating successful completion of a Connecticut Conservation Education/Firearms (CE/FS) course (or recognized equivalent) in the respective sport for which they are applying.

Hunting by Minors

• A person must be 12 years of age or older to hunt.
• Persons 12 through 15 years of age must be licensed and accompanied by a licensed hunter 18 years of age or older while hunting.
• A person may not supervise more than two minors at one time while hunting.
• Minors are entitled to their own bag limits.

Trapping by Minors

There is no minimum age requirement for trapping, but persons under age 15 and under must purchase a Junior Trapping License.

Handicapped License

A person who has permanently lost the use of a limb may be issued a hunting, fishing, or trapping license free of charge. These licenses are available at town clerk offices. Non-residents are eligible for the free license if their state provides the same privilege to Connecticut residents. Verification of the disability, signed by a licensed physician must be presented.

Armed Forces

Any active full-time member of the U.S. armed forces may purchase Connecticut hunting, fishing, or trapping license for the same fees as a resident. Proof of full-time membership during the calendar year must be carried while using the license.

Lost License

Return to the town clerk of original purchase. Submit a duplicate license application and $1.00 fee (no fee for free licenses). You will receive a temporary 5-day certificate. Mail a copy of the application and a check for $6.00 (no fee for free licenses) made payable to CT Department of Environmental Protection to: DEP - Licensing and Revenue, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127.

Residents

• Firearms Hunting $14.00
• Fishing $20.00
• Hunting and Fishing $28.00
• Trapping $25.00
• 3-Day Fishing $16.00
• Jr. Trapping $3.00
• Jr. Firearms Hunting $3.00
• Over 65 Lifetime FREE
• Handicapped FREE
• Pheasant Tags $14.00
• HIP $2.00
• Migratory Bird Stamp $10.00

Non-Residents

• Hunting $67.00
• Fishing $40.00
• Hunting and Fishing $88.00

All licenses expire on December 31 of the year issued, except permanent licenses issued to those 65 years of age or over, and pheasant tags which are valid through early January.

A complete list of all permits and licenses available in the Town Clerk's office are located at the following links:

• Anglers Guide
• Hunting Guide
• Hunting Guide-Waterfowl
• Waterfowl guide
• Boaters Guide