Connecticut Fishing & Hunting
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
License requirements, seasons, bag limits, reciprocity. 1 state-level rule for Connecticut, each linked to its official government source.
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Connecticut Fishing & Hunting License
Connecticut requires license for both. No hunting on Sundays except on private land with permission. Trout/salmon stamp required.
FISHING: License required age 16+ ($28 resident, $55 non-resident). Trout/salmon stamp ($5) for stocked trout waters. HUNTING: License required ($19 resident, $91 non-resident). SUNDAY HUNTING RESTRICTED: Prohibited except on private land with written permission. Deer: archery, firearms, muzzleloader seasons separate. Turkey: spring and fall seasons. Hunter education required. CGS ยง26-27.
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