****Important Information on credits from sports license/permits purchased between 10/01/2009 and 04/14/2010****
Questions and Answers Concerning Credits for the Purchase of Fishing and Hunting Licenses, Permits and Tags
Fees and Credits for Fishing and Hunting Licenses, Permits and Tags
Sport Licenses
As a reminder, the free LIFETIME RESIDENT INLAND FISHING LICENSE-AGE 65+ and LIFETIME RESIDENT FIREARM LICENSE-AGE 65+ became ANNUAL licenses effective October 1, 2009. All age 65+ licenses obtained since October 1, 2009 expired December 31, 2009 must be renewed. All age 65+ licenses obtained in 2010 are set to expire on 12/31/10 and will need to be renewed at no cost each year going forward.
Inland Fishing Licenses are required for anyone 16 years of age or older fishing in the Inland District. Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st.
| License Type |
Fee
(as of 4/14/10)
|
| Resident Inland Fishing |
$28.00
|
|
Resident All Waters Fishing
|
$32.00
|
|
Resident All Waters Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting
|
$38.00
|
|
Resident All Waters Fishing and Bow and Arrow Permit to Hunt Deer and Small Game
|
$65.00
|
| Resident Archery Supersport License to Fish in All Waters, Bow and Arrow Permit to Hunt Deer and Small Game, Permit to Hunt Wild Turkey During Spring |
$82.00
|
| Resident Firearms Supersport License to Fish in all Waters and Firearms Hunt, Firearms Private Land Shotgun or Rifle Deer Permit, Muzzleloader Private Land Deer Permit, and Permit to Hunt Wild Turkey During Spring |
$84.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen (65 and older) - Inland Fishing |
Free (Requires Annual Renewal)
|
| Nonresident Season-Inland Fishing |
$55.00
|
| Nonresident Season-All Waters Fishing |
$63.00 |
| Nonresident Three Day Inland Fishing |
$22.00
|
| Nonresident Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting |
$110.00
|
| Nonresident All Waters Fishing and Firearms Hunting |
$120.00 |
| Armed Forces Members* Inland Fishing |
$28.00
|
| Armed Forces Members* Al Waters Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting |
$38.00 |
| Mentally Retarded or Blind** - Inland Fishing |
Free
|
| Disabled Persons*** - Inland Fishing |
Free
|
| Disabled Persons - Inland Fishing and Small Game Firearms Hunting |
Free
|
*Any active, full-time member of the armed forces may be issued a fishing and/or small game firearms license for the resident fee. Credentials indicating active full-time membership or separation subsequent to the issuance of the license and prior to its expiration date must be carried while fishing or hunting.
** Issuance of a free license to the blind or mentally retarded requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
*** Any resident with the loss of a limb or the loss of the use of a limb and a doctor’s certificate may be issued a free license. Qualified nonresidents who are residents of states which allow CT residents the same privileges are also eligible.
Lost License
If you purchased your license through the Online Sportsmen Licensing System, you can reprint your license at any time by logging on with your CT Conservation ID, last name, and date of birth. After logging in, there is a link for reprinting your license on the top right of the page. If you purchased your license at a participating license vendor or DEP Office, you can ask for them to reprint your license.
Marine Waters Fishing Licenses
Marine Waters Fishing Licenses are required for anyone 16 years of age or older fishing from shore or from a boat in the marine district or landing marine fish or bait species in Connecticut taken from offshore waters. Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st. Please see Marine Waters Fishing License FAQ page for more information.
| License Type |
Fee
|
| Resident Marine Waters Fishing |
$10.00
|
| Resident One Day Marine Waters Fishing |
$5.00
|
| Resident All Waters Fishing |
$32.00
|
| Resident Senior Citizen (65 or older) - Marine Waters Fishing |
Free (Requires Annual Renewal)
|
| Resident Marine Waters Fishing and Firearms Hunting |
$25.00 |
| Resident all Waters Fishing and Firearms Hunting |
$38.00 |
| Nonresident Marine Waters Fishing |
$15.00
|
| Nonresident Season-All Waters Fishing |
$63.00 |
| Nonresident Marine Waters Fishing and Firearms Hunting |
$94.00 |
| Nonresident All Waters Fishing and Firearms Hunting |
$120.00 |
| Nonresident Three Day Marine Waters Fishing |
$8.00 |
| Armed Forces Members* Marine Waters Fishing |
$10.00
|
| Mentally Retarded or Blind** - Marine Waters Fishing |
Free
|
| Disabled Persons*** - Marine Waters Fishing |
Free
|
*Any active, full-time member of the armed forces may be issued a fishing and/or small game firearms license for the resident fee. Credentials indicating active full-time membership or separation subsequent to the issuance of the license and prior to its expiration date must be carried while fishing or hunting.
** Issuance of a free license to the blind or mentally retarded requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
*** Any resident with the loss of a limb or the loss of the use of a limb and a doctor’s certificate may be issued a free license. Qualified nonresidents who are residents of states which allow CT residents the same privileges are also eligible.
Hunting and Trapping Licenses
No hunting or trapping licenses 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 OR the person has a certificate indicating successful completion of a Connecticut Conservation Education/Firearms (CE/CF) course (or recognized equivalent) in the respective sport for which they are applying. Courses are available during most months. To become certified in firearms or bowhunting, a person must be 10 years or older. All bowhunters must show proof when purchasing a small game/deer archery permit that they have completed the CE/FS bowhunting course (since 1982) or its equivalent from another state or country. Certifications from another state or country must specify Bowhunter Education. If you have previously purchased a 2002, or later Connecticut bowhunting license you have already provided such proof. Obtain course listings online or by contacting the CE/FS program at (860) 675-8130 (Western CT) and (860) 642-7239 (Eastern CT).
| Licenses |
Resident
Fee |
Non-Resident
Fee |
| Firearms Hunting Purchase Online |
$19.00 |
$91.00 |
| Firearms Hunting & Inland Fishing Purchase Online |
$38.00 |
$110.00 |
| Firearms Hunting & All Waters Fishing Purchase Online |
$38.00 |
$120.00 |
Firearms Supersport Purchase Online
Includes Firearms Hunting, Private Land Deer Rifle/Shotgun, Private Land Deer Muzzleloader, Private Land Spring Turkey, and All Waters Fishing |
$84.00 |
- - - |
| Firearms Hunting & Marine Waters Fishing Purchase Online |
$25.00 |
$94.00 |
| Junior Firearms Hunting (Ages 12 to 15) Purchase Online |
$11.00 |
$11.00 |
| Age 65+ Annual Firearms Hunting License Get Online |
Free |
- - - |
| Archery Deer/Small Game Purchase Online |
$41.00 |
$135.00 |
| Archery Deer/Small Game and All Waters Fishing Purchase Online |
$65.00 |
- - - |
Archery Supersport Purchase Online
Includes Archery Deer/Small Game, Private Land Spring Turkey, and All Waters Fishing |
$82.00 |
- - - |
| Junior Archery Deer/Small Game (Ages 12 to 15) Purchase Online |
$19.00 |
$19.00 |
| Trapping Purchase Online |
$34.00 |
$250.00 |
| Junior Trapping (Ages 15 and under) Purchase Online |
$11.00 |
- - - |
| Age 65+ Annual Trapping License Get Online |
Free |
- - - |
Archery Permits - Pheasant Tags - Waterfowl Stamps - Firearms Deer Hunting Permits
To see the hunting related list of fees, go to the DEP website. |