Hunting and Trapping

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• Women's Shooting Day

  This special event introduces women to sport shooting and hunting with a bow and firearms.

• Connecticut Hunter Safety Manual

  Links to PDF files containing chapters from Connecticut's Hunter Safety Manual.

• Public Shooting Opportunities

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

• 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide

  Hunting and trapping season details, laws, regulations, and other-related information for 2026.

• Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests

  How to tag and report deer and turkey harvests.

• Deer Hunting

  Information on hunting deer in Connecticut for 2026.

• Field Trial Dates

  Listing of scheduled field trial events.

• Advanced Hunter Education

  Learn about a variety of hunting topics and gain new skills in advanced hunter education workshops.

• Glastonbury Shooting Range

  The Glastonbury Shooting Range is open for public use by reservation, usually from April through the end of November.

• Waterfowl Hunting Areas

  Learn about areas where you can hunt for waterfowl.

• State and Federal Stamps and HIP

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

• Deer Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started deer hunting in Connecticut.

• Deer and Turkey Management Zone Map

  Deer and Turkey Management Zone Map

• Waterfowl Hunter Water Survival Tips

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

• Avian Influenza and Contaminants in Waterfowl

  Learn about concerns regarding avian influenza and contaminants in waterfowl.