Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Wildlife Division Office Directory

Bureau of Natural Resources 
Wildlife Division

deep.wildlife@ct.gov

*Phone coverage is provided during normal operating hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 Office Programs

Main Office
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127

Phone: 860-424-3011

 Director 
Technical Assistance 
     -  Wildlife Rehabilitation
Natural Diversity Data Base/Endangered Species -- email: deep.nddbrequest@ct.gov

Franklin Swamp WMA
391 Route 32
North Franklin, CT 06254

Phone: 860-418-5956
Deer/Moose
Wild Turkey
Migratory Birds 
Small Game
Wetlands Restoration
Mosquito Management
Conservation Education/Firearms Safety Program (hunter safety) -- email: deep.huntereducation@ct.gov

Sessions Woods WMA
P.O. Box 1550
Burlington, CT 06013-1550

Phone: 860-424-3011
Furbearers (bears, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, etc.)
     -  Nuisance Wildlife 
Wildlife Diversity 
     -  Raptors 
     -  Shorebirds 
     -  Reptiles and Amphibians 
     -  Invertebrates 
     -  Songbirds 
     -  Herons and Egrets 
     -  Nongame Mammals 
     -  Watchable Wildlife 
Western District Biologist
Eastern District Area Headquarters 
209 Hebron Road 
Marlborough, CT 06447 

Phone: 860-295-9523
 District Supervising Biologist 
     -  State Land Habitat Management
     -  Private Land Habitat Management
Eastern District Biologist

Content last updated March 2024.