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
CT Hunting and Trapping
Featured Links
- Hunting Licenses and Permits
- 2024 Reported Deer Harvest
- Closures and Damage Due to August 18, 2024, Flood Event
- Announcements and News
- CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
- Glastonbury Public Shooting Range
- Advanced Hunter Education
- Junior Hunters
- Pheasant Hunting
- State-managed Dog Training and Field Trial Areas
- 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
- 2025 CT Hunting and Trapping Guide
- 2025 Guía de caza y captura de Connecticut
- Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide
- NEW! 2023 Connecticut Deer Program Summary
- 2023 Connecticut Wild Turkey Program Report
- Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests
- Hunter Highlights Newsletter
- Public Hunting Areas and Maps
- The Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan
- Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
- Publications and Forms
- Wildlife Fact Sheets