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2015 will be my first full time year hunting in CT. I bow hunt only. Question because I am a bit confused over how CT issues a hunting license after hunting primarily in NY in the past.

I am interested in bow hunting only.

From what I understand, the only thing as a non resident I need to buy is a non-res archery permit for $135.

Do I also need to buy a separate hunting license on top of that?

My dad is a full time resident landowner so he is going through a different process.

Sunday hunting is allowed on private land, but that does not start until October 1, this year.

http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2700&q=323414&deepNav_GID=1633

For the last two years I've hunted Pennsylvania and they make you buy the firearms license to get an archery permit. For deer that means buck only, only one per season, regardless of weapon used. A special doe permit is available for an additional charge, with application dates that start a first come first served process, till they are all sold. What really bums me out about Pennsylvania deer season, is that during Thanksgiving week, there is no deer hunting allowed. Another weird rule is that when using a semi-auto firearm of any caliber, it cannot hold more than three rounds.

You only need to buy your archery hunting license. Nothing else. It comes with 4 tags as explained by bob. You have to print them yourself or cut them off the hunting guide booklet.

I am a MA resident looking to bowhunt in CT this season. I have been bowhunting for the last 9 years in MA, and have my hunter Ed certificate etc. I thought providing a previous archery license and my hunter Ed ID would be enough but was told that I needed a CT Bowhunter Ed certificate...OR..a Bowhunter Ed Cert from my home state.

Hoping that some CT residents or non-resident CT hunters can shed some light. Thanks in advance for your help.

RC

This statement is not true.

"I have been bowhunting for the last 9 years in MA, and have my hunter Ed certificate etc"

If you have your MA hunter's ed cert(HEC), that's all you need. However, you have to buy your license in person. Next year you might be able to buy it online once they have you in the system.

They might not take a prior license but HEC they will.

I guess the only way to truly find out is to go and try. No time to take a course for this season anyway, I guess. Will be disappointed if it doesn't work out.

Thanks for the help. Any other insight is welcome.

RC

The exact wording:" All bowhunters must show proof when purchasing a small game/deer archery permit that they have completed the CE/FS bowhunting course (since 1982) or its equivalent from another state or country. Certifications from another state or country must specify Bowhunter Education. If you have previously purchased a 2002, or later, Connecticut bowhunting license you have already provided such proof. Obtain course listings online or by contacting the CE/FS program at 860-424-3011."

P.S.

I was assuming WW's cert was a bow hunting Ed (HEC). I might be wrong. You know what happens when you do that.

Thanks for everyone's input. Much appreciated.

RC

Thanks for everyone's input. Much appreciated.

RC