Hunting and Trapping

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• News and Notes

  Find out what is new and the important notes for the current Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons.

• State and Federal Stamps and HIP

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

• Avian Influenza and Contaminants in Waterfowl

  Learn about concerns regarding avian influenza and contaminants in waterfowl.

• Waterfowl Hunting Areas

  Learn about areas where you can hunt for waterfowl.

• Traditional Firearms Hunter Safety Course

  Register for a traditional firearms hunter safety course

• Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Classes

• Self Study Firearms Hunter Safety Course

  Register for a self-study firearms hunter safety course.

• Bowhunting Safety Course

  Register for a bowhunting safety course.

• Basic and Land Trapping Course

  Register for a basic and land trapping course.

• 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.

• 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.

• Public and Permit-Required Hunting Areas

  Information on public and permit-required hunting areas for 2026.

• Hunting Laws and Regulations

  Information on Connecticut hunting and trapping laws and regulations.

• Deer Hunting

  Information on hunting deer in Connecticut for 2026.