All licenses are valid for the calendar year, except pheasant tags which are valid from October through February.

Licenses and Permits to hunt, trap and fish are available online, at most town clerks offices, and at some sporting goods stores and DEEP offices. To buy licenses online, or for a listing of places that sell licenses, go to: www.ct.gov/deep/hunting

*Issuance of a free license to the blind or individuals with intellectual disabilities requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state . 2) Any resident with the loss of a limb or the permanent 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. Verification of the disability, signed by a licensed physician, must be presented. CGS Sec. 26-29b; CGS Sec. 26-74. These laws do not pertain to permits and tags that have to be purchased to hunt some types of game.

Armed Forces: any active full-time member of the U.S. armed forces may purchase Connecticut hunting, fishing or trapping licenses for the same fees as a resident. These licenses are only issued at DEEP or Town Clerk offices. Proof of full-time membership during the calendar year must be carried while using the license.

Bow Hunters: All bow hunters must show proof when purchasing a small game/deer archery permit that they have completed the CE/FS bow hunting course (since 1982) or its equivalent from another state or country. Certifications from another state or country must specify Bow hunter Education. If you have previously purchased a 2002, or later, Connecticut bow hunting license you have already provided such proof. Obtain course listings by contacting the CE/FS program at 860-675-8130 (Western CT); 860-642-7239 (Eastern CT) or by visiting the DEEP website at www.ct .gov/deep/hunting.

Resident and non-resident firearms deer hunting, muzzleloader deer hunting, archery deer and small game hunting, turkey firearms or archery hunting are available from participating Town Clerks, DEEP offices and online.

Lost License may be reprinted at the town clerk's office or online.

A Limited Number of Fishing & Hunting and Trapping Guides are available in the Town Clerk's Office

All licenses expire on December 31 of the year issued. Firearms hunting, fishing and trapping licenses are still issued free to residents 65 and older who meet hunter education requirements.  But, these licenses must now be renewed annually.