Hunting in Connecticut
Everything you need to hunt legally in Connecticut. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
CT DEEP
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Connecticut Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Connecticut.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Connecticut based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
2 species tracked
Find all Connecticut hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $41 resident
Compare Connecticut hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
12 species covered
Connecticut bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Connecticut hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Connecticut hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Connecticut License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $41.00 | $135.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $28.00 | $55.00 |
| Deer Permit | $19.00 | $60.00 |
| Senior Lifetime (65+) | $FREE | N/A |
Connecticut Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Connecticut.
Deer
Archery
Sep 15
to Dec 31
Deer
Shotgun
Nov 15
to Dec 7
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 8
to Dec 31
Turkey
Apr 27
to May 24
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
CT DEEP
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through CT DEEP online system.
Hunter Education
Connecticut requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Connecticut.
Store Your Connecticut License in Hunter Passport
Keep your CT hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.