Connecticut State Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide


Information and season dates for the 2024-2025 Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons

The links on the left page menu are the "table of contents" for the Online 2024-2025 Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide; use them to find the appropriate sections you are interested in. 

Printed copies of the 2024-2025 Migratory Bird Hunting Guide are available at select town halls and DEEP offices.

PDF version of the 2024-2025 Migratory Bird Hunting Guide

What Is New for 2024-2025 Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons

This guide provides a summary of the most pertinent laws and regulations concerning the hunting of migratory birds. No attempt has been made to employ the exact wording of laws and regulations, nor to provide their complete listing. For legal purposes, the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the General Statutes of Connecticut should be consulted. 

CT Interactive Hunting Area Map (includes areas closed to waterfowl hunting)

Sunrise-Sunset-Tide Table for September 2024 through March 2025.

Tides (weather and stream flows) 

New to migratory bird hunting or interested in taking up the activity again? The Waterfowl Hunting Roadmap helps you get started!

Changes have occurred to HIP permits purchased through third-party license vendors. Learn how the changes affect you. There are no changes if you purchase your HIP permit through DEEP's Outdoor Licensing System. 

Main Hunting and Trapping Webpage

Content last updated in July 2024.