Hunting and Trapping

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• Traditional Firearms Hunter Safety Course

  Register for a traditional firearms hunter safety course

• Waterfowl Hunting Areas

  Learn about areas where you can hunt for waterfowl.

• Avian Influenza and Contaminants in Waterfowl

  Learn about concerns regarding avian influenza and contaminants in waterfowl.

• Waterfowl Hunter Water Survival Tips

  Take precautions to avoid water accidents and drownings while hunting waterfowl.

• State and Federal Stamps and HIP

  Migratory Bird Hunters are required to have both the federal and Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamps.

• Multi-stock Harvest Management in the Atlantic Flyway

  Duck hunting seasons are being set in a new process that better accounts for all duck populations and the status of waterfowl habitat in the Atlantic Flyway.

• Deer and Turkey Management Zone Map

  Deer and Turkey Management Zone Map

• Public Shooting Opportunities

  A number of state and private shooting ranges operate in CT throughout the year. Check links for hours.

• Junior Hunter Training Days

  Information on youth hunting opportunities in Connecticut.

• Hunting Laws and Regulations

  Information on Connecticut hunting and trapping laws and regulations.

• Furbearer Trapping Seasons

  Information on the furbearer trapping seasons in Connecticut for 2024.

• State-managed Dog Training and Field Trial Areas

  Information on state-managed dog training and field trial areas for 2024.

• Wild Turkey Hunting

  Information on hunting wild turkeys in Connecticut for 2024.

• Hunting Opportunities for the Disabled

  Information on hunting opportunities for disabled hunters for 2024.

• Applications and Forms

  Information on hunting and trapping applications and forms.