Fur Buyer License

Connecticut Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Connecticut — resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Connecticut requires a fur dealer license for commercial fur buyers. The state has a small but active fur market primarily for beaver, muskrat, and raccoon. Records must be kept for 3 years.

License Required Record Keeping Required Annual Report Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$50.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$100.00

Annual license

Record Retention

3yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

No CITES species regulated

License Details

Connecticut Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Connecticut are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes — required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$50.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$100.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	3 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Not required
CITES Compliance Required	No CITES requirement
Annual Report Required	Yes — Due: March 31
Report Due Date	March 31
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Connecticut

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in Connecticut — which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

otter beaver muskrat raccoon

Record Keeping

Connecticut Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Connecticut must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 3 years

Records must be available for inspection by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Connecticut-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Connecticut is a small state with limited commercial fur volume. Fur dealers must submit annual purchase reports to DEEP. River otter has recovered and may be taken by trappers in limited numbers in some areas.

Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (portal.ct.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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