Fish and Game Licenses
You may also want to see Mansfield Hollow Lake - Flood Control Area Hunting and Wildlife-Based Recreation.
Hunter Education Requirements
No hunting, trapping, or archery licenses and permits will be issued to any person unless proof is provided that they have held a RESIDENT license in the respective sport within the last 5 years OR the person has a certificate indicating successful completion of a Connecticut Conservation Education/Firearms (CE/FS) course (or recognized equivalent) in the respective sport for which they are applying. A list of classess offered is available in the Town Clerk's office or at the CT DEP Bureau of Natural Resources.
Hunting by Minors
A person must be 12 years of age or older to hunt. Persons 12 through 15 years of age must be licensed and accompanied by a licensed hunter 18 years of age or older while hunting. A person may not supervise more than 2 minors at one time while hunting. Minors are entitled to their own bag limits.
Trapping by Minors
There is no minimum age requirement for trapping, but persons under age 15 and under must purchase a Junior Trapping License.
Handicapped License
A person who has permanently lost the use of a limb may be issued a hunting, fishing, or trapping license free of charge. These licenses are available at town clerk offices. Non-residents are eligible for the free license if their state provides the same privilege to Connecticut residents. Verification of the disability, signed by a licensed physician must be presented.
Lost License
Return to the Town Clerk of original purchase.
DEP - Licensing and Revenue
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Hunting / Fishing Licenses & Fees
Licenses are available in the Office of the Town Clerk and are available online at: www.ct.gov/dep
Residents Over 65: Free
State Applications
The following links are to pages outside of the Town of Mansfield website and the town holds no responsibility for their content or availability. If you have questions about them, please contact the respective companies, organizations, or agencies.
- Small Game and Deer Archery Hunting Permit Application
- Deer and Turkey Hunting Permit Application
- Application for Free Landowner Permit to Hunt Deer
- Application for Free Landowner Permit to Hunt Turkeys
Haven't found the form you are looking for? Try the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's index of forms.