Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Pheasant Hunting Roadmap

What you need to know to pheasant hunt in Connecticut

Ring-necked Pheasant

Required Firearms Safety Training

Complete of have completed a Traditional or Self-Study Firearms Safety Class

-or-

Reciprocal certification from another state

Learn more about hunter education in Connecticut

Call 860-424-3011 for assistance.

Legal Equipment

Shotgun

  • 10, 12, 16, 20, 28, or 410 gauge

Shells - suggested size

  • 4, 5, or 6 lead shot or other alloy
  • 3 or 4 steel shot

Suggested Equipment

  • Bird hunting vest
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Brush pants or suitable clothing for thick brush
  • Knife or shears
Check Regulations

Review the CT Hunting and Trapping Guide to check bag limits, season dates, and hunting hours

400 sq. inches of blaze orange required

License purchases required:

  • Firearms Hunting License
  • Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp
Head into the Field!

Visit one of our pheasant hunting areas!
 

Content last updated in November 2025.