Hunting and Trapping Information
Everything you need to know about hunting and trapping in Connecticut, such as season dates, regulations, notices, and more.
Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
CT Hunting and Trapping
Hunter and Trapper Education
Register for an upcoming hunter or trapper safety education course. Successfully completing a safety course allows you to purchase your Connecticut hunting or trapping license.
Connect and Learn
Discover pathways to hunting, trapping, and community engagement in Connecticut.
Featured Links
- Section of Black Hall River temporarily closed to hunting - Nov. 2025
- Hunting Licenses and Permits
- 2025 Deer Season Harvest Tally
- CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
- Glastonbury Public Shooting Range
- Advanced Hunter Education
- Junior Hunters
- Pheasant Hunting
- State-managed Dog Training and Field Trials
- Cooking with Wild Game
- Hunting and Gun Laws in CT
- Frequently Asked Questions About Hunting
- Wildlife Diseases
- Public Shooting Opportunities
- Federal Funding for Fish and Wildlife
- CT Alliance for Fish and Wildlife
- Main Wildlife Page
Publications and Forms
- 2026 CT Hunting and Trapping Guide
- 2026-Guia-de-caza-y-captura-de-Connecticut
- Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide
- 2024 Connecticut Wild Turkey Program Report
- 2024 Connecticut Deer Program Summary
- Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests
- Hunter Highlights Newsletter
- Public Hunting Areas and Maps
- The Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan
- Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
- Publications and Forms
- Wildlife Fact Sheets