Public Hunting Areas

Interactive Hunting Area Map

Maps and hunting information for State Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, State Parks, Permit-Required Areas, Waterfowl Closures, and other areas managed or leased by DEEP. This application was updated in September 2025. A new user guide for desktop and mobile app instructions will be available in the near future. You can select "info" (symbolized with a circle surrounding an "i") in the upper right of the map to get more information on how to use the app. 

2026 List of Public Hunting Areas from the 2026 CT Hunting and Trapping Guide

ATTENTION: When visiting or hunting at State Forests, State Parks, or Wildlife Management Areas, please DO NOT park in front of closed gates. Even though the gates are closed to the public, DEEP staff may need to use those gates to access the road/area behind them. 

Deer/Turkey Management Zone Map

Link to a map of Deer/Turkey reporting zones by town.

Pheasant Hunting in Connecticut

A link to the pheasant hunting page with further information about and maps of the pheasant areas.

Waterfowl Hunting Areas

Link to a non-inclusive list of popular waterfowl hunting areas with good access.

Connecticut Migrant Goose Zones

Map and list of towns for Connecticut Migrant Canada goose seasons.

Closures and damage due to August 18, 2024, flooding event

Content last updated on September 29, 2026.