Overview
The links on the left page menu are the "table of contents" for the Online 2022 Hunting Guide; use them to find the appropriate sections you are interested in. A PDF option of the Hunting Guide is below. Printed Hunting and Trapping Guides are available in limited quantities at many locations that sell licenses and are released in mid-December each year.
Please note that the purpose of the Hunting and Trapping Guide is to provide a summary of the more important rules and regulations governing hunting and trapping in Connecticut and to assist in the enjoyment of your outdoor experience. For legal purposes, the Regulations and State Statutes must be consulted.
Check out our What Is New for 2022 webpage throughout the year to get the latest changes and updates related to hunting in Connecticut, including new hunting areas, changes to existing hunting areas, possible new regulations, and more.
Useful Links for Hunting and Trapping
2022 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide (downloadable PDF)
2022-Guía-de-caza-y-captura-de-Connecticut (downloadable PDF)
2022-2023 Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide
2022 Hunting Season Summary (From 2022 printed guide)
2022 Hunting Area List (From 2022 printed guide) and Hunting Area Maps
NEW! 2021 Connecticut Deer Program Summary
Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests
Take a Firearms or Bowhunting Safety Course
Sign up for Hunter Highlights, an electronic newsletter dedicated to hunting and trapping in Connecticut.
New to hunting or interested in taking up the activity again? The Hunting Roadmap helps you get started!
Hunters: Help Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade
Follow the Wildlife Division on Social Media
Main Hunting and Trapping Webpage
Content last updated in August 2022.