Wildlife

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• Hawks and Owls in Distress

  A young hawk or owl found on the ground may not be orphaned. Do not take it to a rehabilitator unless the parents have not been seen for more than 24 hours

• Skunks in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, skunks.

• Small Birds in Distress

  Dealing with distressed small birds

• Ducks and Geese in Distress

  If you find a duckling or gosling alone, search for a nearby parent and try to safely reunite them. If you find multiple ducklings or goslings, contain them by placing them under a laundry basket. Wait to see if the mother returns. If she does not return, contact one of the rehabilitators listed below.

• Bats in Distress

  Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats.

• Deer in Distress

  Rehabilitating an injured, adult deer is prohibited due to the potential dangers to humans and to the lack of success in trying to confine an adult deer for long term care.

• Black Bear Agricultural Damage

  Program for dealing with damage to crops, livestock, and apiaries caused by black bears.

• Nuisance and Distressed Wildlife

  Assistance with wildlife conflicts, and sick, distressed, and orphaned wildlife.

• BNR Historical Timeline

  A timeline highlighting major conservation events in Connecticut in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the CT Bureau of Natural Resources.

• Insects and Invertebrates

  Links to information about insects and invertebrates in Connecticut

• FAQs About the CT Wildlife Action Plan

  Connecticut's Wildlife Action Plan establishes both a state and national framework for proactively conserving our fish and wildlife, including their habitats, for the next decade of 2015-2025.

• Turtles of Connecticut

  Learn about native turtles in Connecticut and the conservation issues they face.

• Connecticut Endangered and Threatened Species Fact Sheets

  Find links to fact sheets on endangered and threatened wildlife species in Connecticut.

• White-tailed Deer Authorization

  All individuals seeking to rehabilitate white-tailed deer must meet pen, care, and feeding specifications before they acquire fawns or obtain a fawn rehabilitation permit.

• Wildlife Publications and Forms

  Links to various publications and forms published by the CT DEEP Wildlife Division.