Archery License

Connecticut Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in Connecticut - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. Connecticut offers an archery deer season running from mid-September through the end of January. No separate archery stamp required. Crossbows are permitted for all hunters 62+ and those with disabilities during archery season; all hunters may use crossbows starting November 15.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 40 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$19.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$91.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

40 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Hunters 62+ and those with qualifying disabilities may use crossbows throughout the archery season. All hunters may use crossbows from Nov 15 onward.

License & Stamp Details

Connecticut Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$19.00
Nonresident License Fee	$91.00
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

Connecticut Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in Connecticut. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

40 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in Connecticut.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 40 lb draw weight. Broadheads required. No electronic bows.

Crossbow Regulations

Connecticut Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in Connecticut. Hunters 62+ and those with qualifying disabilities may use crossbows throughout the archery season. All hunters may use crossbows from Nov 15 onward.

Season Dates

Connecticut Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Archery Deer Season

Sep 15

Through Jan 31

Important Notes

Connecticut-Specific Archery Rules

Connecticut has a healthy deer population and archery hunting is popular given the limited firearms seasons. Deer management zones govern bag limits. Public hunting areas available through DEEP.

Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (portal.ct.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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