Hunting and Trapping Information
Everything you need to know about hunting and trapping in Connecticut, such as season dates, regulations, notices, and more.
Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Featured Links
- Advanced Hunter Education
- Hunting Licenses and Permits
- CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
- Junior Hunters
- Pheasant Hunting
- Field Trials and Hunting Dog Training
- Cooking with Wild Game
- Hunting and Gun Laws in CT
- Hunting FAQs
- Wildlife Diseases
- Public Shooting Opportunities
- Federal Funding for Fish and Wildlife
- CT Alliance for Fish and Wildlife
- Main Wildlife Page
Publications and Forms
- 2023 CT Hunting and Trapping Guide
- 2023 Guia de caza y captura de Connecticut
- 2022-2023 CT Migratory Bird Hunting Guide
- NEW! 2022 Deer Hunting Season Tally
- NEW! 2021 Connecticut Wild Turkey Program Report
- 2021 Connecticut Deer Program Summary
- Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests
- Hunter Highlights Newsletter
- Public Hunting Areas and Maps
- Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
- The Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan
- Publications and Forms
- Wildlife Fact Sheets
Connect with Us
- Contact the Wildlife Division
- Report a Wildlife Sighting
- Buy Your License Online
- Online Hunter Reporting
- Meet the DEEP Wildlife Division
- Follow Us on Instagram
- Like Us on Facebook
- Follow Us on Twitter
- Contact State Environmental Conservation Police
- Seasonal Job Opportunities
- Community Science Volunteer Opportunities