Hunting Licenses and Permits
Hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, and permits can be purchased 24/7 on the DEEP’s Online Outdoor Licensing System. These items can also be purchased at outdoor equipment retailers and some town halls (please check with your local town hall to find out about availability or any restrictions) and select DEEP offices.
2026 Hunting License and Permit Information
Hunting and fishing licenses purchased through CT's Online Outdoor Licensing System are signed electronically at the time of purchase, allowing you to keep a digitally signed copy on your smartphone instead of needing to have a signed, printed copy! Licenses purchased through a license agent location must still be printed and signed to be valid.
DEEP offices open for license sales
- DEEP License and Revenue (79 Elm Street, Hartford; directions DEEP License and Revenue ): Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM (except holidays)
- Wildlife Division’s Sessions Woods WMA (341 Milford Street, Burlington; directions Wildlife Division ): Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00 PM (except holidays)
- Wildlife Division's Franklin Swamp WMA (7 Plains Road, North Franklin; directions Wildlife Division's Franklin Swamp ): Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00 PM (except holidays)
- DEEP Western District Headquarters (2065 Thomaston Road, Watertown - at Black Rock State Park; get directions): Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00 PM (except holidays)
- DEEP Eastern District Headquarters (209 Hebron Road, Marlborough; directions DEEP Eastern District Headquarters ): Monday - Friday, from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (except holidays)
- Marine District Headquarters (333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme; directions Marine District Headquarters ): Monday - Friday, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (closed from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM)(except holidays).
Changes occurred to HIP permits purchased through third-party license vendors. Learn how the changes affect you. There are no changes if you purchase your HIP permit through DEEP's Online Outdoor Licensing System.
Links to all DEEP Permits and Licenses
Content last updated in August 2026.