Wildlife

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• Timber Rattlesnake Telemetry in CT

  Biologists are using telemetry to study Connecticut's timber rattlesnake population and aid conservation of this state endangered species.

• Batty About Bats

  A fun way for kids to learn about bats.

• Just for Kids

  Links to a variety of wildlife activity and coloring pages for kids.

• CT Waterfowl Conservation Day

  This special event showcases Connecticut's waterfowl heritage and conservation efforts.

• Family-friendly Projects to Improve Backyard Habitat

  With planning, these projects projects can each be accomplished in 2 hours, providing habitat for wildlife in your yard.

• Master Wildlife Conservationist Program

  How to get involved with the Master Wildlife Conservationist Program.

• Bat Houses

  Building and installing a bat house is one of the best ways you can help bats!

• Gray Squirrel

  Fact sheet about the Gray Squirrel produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

• Openings for Wildlife

  Fact sheet about Openings for Wildlife produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

• Mast for Wildlife

  Fact sheet about Mast for Wildlife produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

• Wildlife Habitat Management on Private Land

  A partnership to help private landowners increase the quantity and quality of young forest habitat for wildlife on their property.

• Shrubland Bird Monitoring

  DEEP staff and volunteers have conducted surveys on state lands with shrubland habitat to monitor songbird populations.

• New England Cottontail Restoration

  Efforts to conserve Connecticut's only native rabbit, the New England Cottontail.

• Habitat Management at WMAs and State Forests

  Habitat is managed at state forests and wildlife management areas to benefit a variety of wildlife species.

• Problems with Opossums

  Addressing nuisance problems with opossums.