At age 16, the youth may hunt alone with the Junior Hunting License. If I do not plan on hunting, but wish to accompany others while they hunt, is this allowed? Also, as long as you are not engaged in the pursuit of game or providing any act of assistance in taking game, you do not need a hunting license.
I took a hunter safety course in another state that included an introduction to bowhunting. Is this certificate acceptable for a Connecticut Archery Permit? Unless the certification specifies "Bowhunting" from a separate bowhunting course that meets the International Bowhunter Education Program content standards, it would not qualify.
Do I need a hunting license if I participate in a hunt but do not take game with a hunting implement? Everyone who joins a hunting party must possess a valid hunting license, if they are engaged in the hunt itself pursuing the game or assisting, such as calling in game for a fellow hunter. A Firearms Hunting License or Archery Permit is required if you are engaged in the act of hunting as someone who hunts or assists another hunter to pursue the game. Do I need a Trapping License if I watch a trapper set a trap line or remove game after it has been dispatched and removed from a trap?
A Trapping License is required if you are engaged in the act of trapping, such as setting or assisting in the setting or running of trap lines. 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. Landowners are only exempt from licenses but still have to obtain permits to hunt deer and a Free Landowner Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp to hunt turkeys.
Landowners and family members are eligible to receive the free landowner deer permit or Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp during the established special landowner seasons. In addition, landowners may also purchase regular season permits to hunt deer or the Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp to hunt turkey during the general firearms or archery seasons.
What is the minimum age to hunt or purchase a firearms hunting license or bowhunting permit in Connecticut? A person must be at least 12 years old to hunt or to purchase a firearms hunting license or bowhunting permit in Connecticut.
Persons 12 to 15 years old must purchase a Junior Hunting License and be accompanied by a licensed hunter who is 18 years old or older while hunting. A licensed adult may not supervise more than 2 minors at one time while hunting.
Junior Hunters are entitled to their own bag limits. What is the minimum age to purchase a trapping license in Connecticut? There is no minimum age requirement for trapping in Connecticut, but persons under 16 years old must purchase a Junior Trapping License.
How do I find where and when courses are held? Consult the hunting and trapping class page on the DEEP's website; email deep.
How long are the courses and what do they include? Either option will result in the required certification to firearms hunt in Connecticut. Traditional Firearms courses are a minimum of 16 hours and usually involve 3 or 4 evenings and a weekend day. Self-Study Firearms courses require students to complete an online training course which takes about 8 hours to complete and attend a field day consisting of a minimum of 8 hours of instruction.
Bowhunter education and trapping courses are a minimum of 6 hours and usually involve a full day of instruction. Does Connecticut offer an on-line Internet-based course? Completion of an on-line course also involves in-person instruction, bow or firearms handling exercises in field situations, and live fire. Do I have to pay a fee for hunting and trapping classes?
There are no fees for most classes or instructional materials, except for one of the options for the online firearms self-study course as well as the online bow course. Can I bring someone else along to accompany me in class? Parents and guardians are encouraged to take the courses with their children. How will the course accommodate such difficulties with learning? At the beginning of all courses, the instructors ask who in the class may have learning difficulties and they will provide one-on-one assistance with assignments and exams.
How old do I have to be to take the hunter education course? Ten 10 years old, with written permission from a parent or guardian. A student must be at least ten 10 years old or reach the age of 10 by the end of the class. I am on active duty with the armed services in Connecticut. What do I need to obtain a resident firearms hunting license? Do I have to take the course?
You will need a Certificate of Completion for a hunter education course from Connecticut, from your home state, or have held a resident hunting license in another state during the past five years, or the equivalent from another country. If you do not possess a Certificate of Completion, you must complete the appropriate course for the license you seek to obtain the Certificate of Completion.
Also, any active, full time member of the U. Proof of full time membership during calendar year must be carried while using the license. What equipment do I need to bring to a firearms hunter education class? For example, must I bring a firearm or ammo? Students should bring a pencil or pen, eye and ear protection, and a notepad to firearms hunter education courses.
For full day classes students should bring a lunch or be prepared to obtain lunch if it is available from a nearby food service vendor. Will I shoot a gun or a bow in the course? In the firearms hunter education courses, every student must complete live fire with a. Who teaches the courses? Certified volunteer instructors with substantial experience in hunting and who are dedicated to sharing their skills and knowledge to promote safe hunting.
How long will it take after completing a class to receive the certificate needed for licensing? What should I do if I can't find or if I have lost my original hunter education certificate? Print the document, even if you have not purchased anything. You may also visit a vendor or select DEEP office to reprint your license. Will Connecticut accept any hunter education certificate issued in any other state? Yes, as long as it is an equivalent, state-issued certificate.
What are the most common causes of hunting related shooting incidents in Connecticut? The most common causes of hunting related incidents in Connecticut and elsewhere are the following:. Hunting is a safe sport. Help keep it safe by following these fundamental rules for safe gun handling:. What are some of the most common hunting related violations? The most common hunting related violations are:.
What should I do when I see another hunter while out hunting? You should never assume that another hunter is aware of your presence when you are hunting.
As soon as you spot another hunter you should say immediately "hunter present" or something similar; and say it loud enough to get the other hunter's attention. Do the following: 1 keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger off the trigger; and 2 let the law enforcement officer determine what you will do next.
Do not attempt to unload the firearm by opening the action or removing the magazine, if so equipped. Let the officer take control of the situation. Is it legal to use a tree stand on state property?
The construction of permanent of tree stands involving damage to a tree or shrub is prohibited. The use of portable tree stands is permissible. Hunters who use tree stands should always wear a full-body safety harness or fall arrest system to help prevent injuries. Leaving any personal property unattended is not recommended. The Wildlife and Forestry Divisions advise hunters to remove tree stands from all state properties at the end of the deer hunting season every year.
Does the foot rule apply to bowhunting? The safety buffer of feet only applies to hunting with firearms or carrying of a loaded firearm when a reasonable person would conclude that the individual was engaged in hunting. Exception : Persons target practicing on land that they own or have permission to use may discharge a crossbow within yards of a dwelling, provided the projectile does not enter another person's property.
A hunter may not shoot at a target without at that point in time being certain that the target is the wild animal or wild bird sought. A reasonable and prudent hunter:. Possession of hunting equipment in the fields and forests or on the waters or ice of this state on Sunday is prima facie evidence of a violation of Sunday hunting law, unless the equipment is securely wrapped in a complete cover, fastened in a case, or carried in at least two separate pieces in such a way that it cannot be fired without the pieces being joined together for the purpose of this paragraph, a firearm clip, magazine, or cylinder is not considered a "piece".
Bows and arrows must be kept in a case or cover if broadheads or field points are kept attached to the arrows. Exception: A person may possess hunting equipment on Sunday for legitimate activities such as target practice, sighting in rifles, etc. It is unlawful to shoot or have a loaded firearm or crossbow while in or on a motor vehicle, motorboat, snowmobile or ATV or rest a loaded firearm or crossbow while in or on a motor vehicle, motorboat, snowmobile or ATV or trailer being hauled by a motor vehicle except as follows:.
Note: A loaded clip may be carried in a motor vehicle, but it must not be inserted in, or attached to, a firearm; a crossbow may be carried as long it is not cocked and armed; a muzzleloader is considered to be loaded only if charged with powder, projectile and a primed ignition device or mechanism. A person may not shoot or discharge any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow at any wild animal or bird from any public paved way any road treated with bituminous or concrete material , from within 10 feet of the edge of its pavement, or from the right-of-way of any controlled access highway.
It is unlawful for any person, while on a hunting trip, to negligently, carelessly, or willfully shoot and wound or kill any domestic animal or bird. Possession of a firearm or crossbow on public school property or discharging one within feet of school property, except as used in supervised educational programs or by law enforcement officials, is illegal.
It is unlawful for any person to willfully interfere with the lawful hunting or trapping of any wild animal or wild bird, including the willful disturbance of wild animals or wild birds with intent to interfere with their lawful taking. It is unlawful, except during normal field dressing or for baiting purposes, to dispose of the carcass, waste parts, or remains of a wild animal, unless you are on private property that you own, or property where you have landowner's permission to do so.
A license is available which allows the tracking of wounded deer, moose, and bear with dogs. Back to top Unlawful Conduct The hunting, possession, transporting of any species of wild animal or wild bird, or parts thereof, for which an open hunting season is not specifically provided, and except as provided in the fish and wildlife laws, is unlawful. Back to top Prohibition Regarding Selling of Wild Animals Wild Birds: A person may not sell or possess for sale a wild bird, except for the plumage of lawfully taken wild birds, and only if that sale does not violate regulations of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Raccoon hunting: Raccoons may be hunted at night during the open season only when the hunter: Is accompanied by a dog. Uses a rifle or handgun of no greater power than one which uses. Loads the rifle or handgun only when dispatching a raccoon that is treed or held at bay by a dog or dogs and has been identified by flashlight.
Placement of bait for hunting purposes: As used in this section, "bait" means an animal, plant, or part thereof used to attract wild animals for the purpose of hunting. Plainly label the bait with a 2-inch by 4-inch tag containing the name and address of the baiter. Clean up the bait site immediately upon landowner request; or if not requested, within 20 days of the last day the site is hunted.
A Person May Not: Hunt over another person's bait site without the baiter's permission. Place any medicinal, poisonous, or stupefying substance to entice any animal. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Home Environment and countryside Fishing and hunting. Hunting and shooting wildlife.
Overview You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including: what you can hunt or shoot when you can do it what equipment you can use You can be fined or jailed for hunting illegally or causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Print entire guide. Related content Shotgun and firearm certificates Pest control on your property.
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