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How much is a CT hunting license?

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Asked by: Karina Danger

Hunting and Trapping Licenses

License or Permit Type Resident Fee
Firearms Hunting Resident 16- and 17-year-olds: Fee=$10 $19.00
Firearms Hunting and Inland Fishing Resident 16- and 17-year-olds: Fee=$19 $38.00
Firearms Hunting and All Waters Fishing Resident 16- and 17-year-olds: Fee=$20 $40.00

Does a landowner need a hunting license in CT?

No. Landowners are exempt from obtaining a Firearms Hunting License if they permanently reside on the property. However, deer permits and a Free Landowner Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp are required to hunt these species on personally owned land.

Where can I get a hunting license in CT?

Hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, and permits can be purchased 24/7 on the DEEP’s Online Outdoor Licensing System. These items can also be purchased at outdoor equipment retailers and some town halls (please check with your local town hall to find out about availability or any restrictions).

How much land do you need to hunt in Connecticut?

A landowner must have a minimum of 10 acres to authorize the use of a rifle or revolver for deer hunting. There is no minimum acreage requirement for using a shotgun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Trappers – must obtain, and have in possession, the written permission of the landowner when trapping on their land.

How much is a junior hunting license in CT?

Landowner Hunting Permits (10 or More Contiguous Acres Required)

Licenses Adult Resident 12 – 15 Year Old Resident
Junior Licenses and Permits
Junior Firearms Hunting (Ages 12 to 15) $11.00
Junior Archery Deer/Small Game (Ages 12 to 15) $10.00
Junior Trapping (Ages 15 and under) $11.00

Do you need a permit for a crossbow in CT?

The only stipulation for crossbow hunters is that they must now take a test course through the DEEP (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection) so that they are certified to safely hunt. Once you are certified through DEEP, you are required to carry your permit around at all times.

Where do I get a hunting license?

Gauteng proclaims an open hunting season for gamebirds only. Bird hunting licences are available from Gauteng Conservation (011 240 3043 or 012 316 1638) offices as well as the SA Hunters’ offices at Inyathi Park, Pretoria (012 808 9300).

What is needed to duck hunt in CT?

Purchase required license:

  • Firearms Hunting License.
  • Applicable Stamps: Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp (hunters 12 and older) Federal Duck Stamp (hunters 16 and older)

How much is a fishing license in Connecticut?

Licenses

License Type CT Resident age 18–64 fee Non-Resident 16 or older fee
Sport fishing licenses (fee is US Dollars) *
Inland waters only * $28 $55
Marine waters only * $10 $15
All waters * $32 $63

What is CT trout and salmon stamp?

The Trout and Salmon Stamp is a $5.00 stamp ($3.00 for CT residents age 16-17) that expires at the end of each calendar year. The stamp is required for anyone 16 or older who: Harvests trout, kokanee, or Atlantic salmon from any water.

Can I fish in CT with a NY license?

No. Anglers must either have a valid CT, MA, RI, ME or NY marine fishing license to fish in Connecticut’s marine waters.

Can you fish in CT without a license?

In Connecticut, a fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older for fishing, both inland and on marine waters, whether fishing from the shore or a boat. Those exempt from needed a Connecticut fishing license are the legally blind and mentally disabled, and angler with the loss of a limb or use of a limb.