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 and Environmental Protection
Featured Links
- Changes to the HIP Permit for 2021
- 2021 Deer Lottery
- Hunting Licenses and Permits
- Pheasant Hunting
- Tally of 2020 Archery Deer Harvest
- Public Shooting Opportunities
- Junior Hunters
- Hunting and Gun Laws in CT
- Hunting FAQs
- Wildlife Diseases
- CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
- Federal Funding for Fish and Wildlife
- CT Alliance for Fish and Wildlife
- CT National Archery in the Schools Program
- Main Wildlife Page
Publications and Forms
- 2021 CT Hunting and Trapping Guide
- 2020-2021 CT Migratory Bird Hunting Guide
- Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests
- Hunter Highlights Newsletter
- Public Hunting Areas and Maps
- 2019 Connecticut Deer Program Summary
- 2019 Connecticut Turkey Program Report
- Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
- Wildlife Highlights Newsletter
- 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
- Citizen Science Volunteer Opportunities