Wildlife

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• Meet the DEEP Wildlife Division

  The DEEP Wildlife Division advances the conservation, use, and appreciation of Connecticut's wildlife resources.

• New Regulations

  A summary of new wildlife, hunting, and fishing regulations that went into effect in 2020.

• Bat Acoustic Monitoring Program

  The CT DEEP Wildlife Division, with assistance from DEEP State Land Foresters, deploys acoustic bat detectors to collect information on the status of our state's bat populations.

• Insects and Invertebrates

  Links to information about insects and invertebrates in Connecticut

• Public Act Big Six African Species

  An act prohibiting the import, sale and possession of African elephants, lions, leopards, black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros and giraffes.

• Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

  Outdoor enthusiasts, including hunters, can help combat the illegal wildlife trade.

• Housatonic River Basin Natural Resources Restoration Plan

  The Trustee SubCouncil for the Housatonic River Basin Natural Resources Restoration Plan announces the release of a draft amendment to the Plan, proposing to fund seven additional projects in the Aquatic Restoration category.

• Housatonic NRD photos

  Photos from projects of the Housatonic River Basin Natural Resources Restoration Plan.

• Bird Pictures

  Photo examples of birds to help with identifying and reporting dead birds.

• Connecticut Wildlife Magazine

  Discover the Bureau of Natural Resources' magazine, Connecticut Wildlife.

• Habitat Management for Wildlife

  Links to information about wildlife habitat topics for the Wildlife Division.

• Put Your Stamp on Conservation

  Purchase a Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp to help conserve wetland habitat for wildlife.

• Wildlife License Plates - CT Wildlife Division

  Information about Connecticut's wildlife license plates.

• Hazard Trees at Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area

  Potential hazard trees are being removed from Sessions Woods WMA

• Nod Brook Wildlife Management Area

  This 137-acre wildlife management area is located along the Farmington River in Avon and Simsbury.