Monday, January 31, 2011

Poll: What's your favorite outdoor magazine?

Comment on your favorite outdoor magazine.  I have a subscription to the first 4.

1. Field & Stream
2. Outdoor Life
3. American Hunter
4. Sport Fishing
5. Deer and Deer Hunting
6. Others (I'm sure there are many)

Friday, January 7, 2011

How to Obtain CT Sportsman License Credit in 2011

If you have not heard, the state of Connecticut likely over charged you for your 2010 fishing/hunting license if you purchased it before April 14, 2010.  Go to the link below to get information on how to obtain your rebate:

www.ct.gov/dep/sportsmensfeereduction

The first step is to determine how much the state owes you.  You can search at www.ct.gov/dep/sportsmenscredit .  I found out that I was over charged $27 in 2010.  You can use that money to pay for your 2011 hunting/fishing license, which presently costs $38.  The only rub is that you can't get the rebate online.  You have to buy your 2011 license either by mail, or in person at one of the DEP locations.  I chose to do mine by mail.  I figured out how much I was owed ($27), filled out a simple form, wrote a check for the total minus $27, and mailed it in.

One tip: Connecticut has now started charging separately for inland and salt water licenses.  If you buy the hunting/fishing combo license, the state charges the same $38 for the inland fishing/hunting combo license as they do for the all-waters fishing/hunting combo license.  Be sure to chose the all-waters option to get both inland and salt water fishing together at no extra charge.