Hunting and Trapping

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• Wild Turkey Hunting

  Information on hunting wild turkeys in Connecticut for 2026.

• Cooking with Wild Game

  Find recipes and tips for cooking with wild game.

• Questions about Tagging and Reporting Harvests

  Find answers to your questions about tagging and reporting deer and turkey harvests.

• Questions about Hunting

  Frequently Asked Questions about hunting, trapping, and obtaining a license in Connecticut.

• Connecticut Hunter Education

  Information about hunter safety education courses to be certified to hunt and/or trap.

• Hunting Roadmap

  Learn how to get started hunting in Connecticut!

• Hunting Licenses and Permits

  Information on hunting licenses, permits, and stamps for Connecticut.

• Hunter Highlights Newsletter

  Hunter Highlights is your best up-to-date information on hunting in Connecticut.

• Hunt Connecticut

  An introduction to hunting in Connecticut.

• Waterfowl Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started waterfowl hunting in Connecticut.

• Deer Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started deer hunting in Connecticut.

• Small Game Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started small game hunting in Connecticut.

• Wild Turkey Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started turkey hunting in Connecticut.

• Pheasant Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started pheasant hunting in Connecticut.

• Public Hunting Areas

  Find maps and information about public hunting areas in Connecticut.