2023-2024 Vendor Replacement Tag Deer Check Stations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Deer hunters are NOT required to bring their deer to a check station, unless they wish to obtain replacement tags in deer management zones 11 and 12. During all deer seasons, hunters must report their harvests via the Department's website or by calling 1-877-337-4868 within 24 hours.

Replacement antlerless and either-sex tags will ONLY be valid in deer management zones 11 and 12 (Private Land Zone Map). To be eligible to obtain replacement tags, hunters must present their antlerless deer (carcass or head) at a Replacement Tag Deer Check Station and a completed deer harvest tag with a confirmation number. All deer must be brought to a check station within 72 hours of harvest. Hunters must report their harvest online or by phone BEFORE going to a check station (with their deer).

Reminders

  • Consult the Department's website or the current Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide for information on deer tagging regulations and procedures.

  • The listed hours apply only to the 2023 and January 2024 deer hunting seasons.

  • Because of scheduling changes that may occur, the Wildlife Division suggests you call your intended check station pre-season to verify their hours.

Replacement Tag Deer Check Stations Open September 15, 2023, through January 31, 2024
Vendor Name and Location Telephone Number
Colchester: Lil Rascals Farm, 596 Deep River Road
Mon.-Sat: 8:00 AM -  9:00 PM; Sundays by appointment only
PLEASE CALL THE POSTED NUMBER BEFORE COMING TO THE CHECK STATION 
203-868-6198
East Lyme: Ron's Guns, 194 Boston Post Road
Mon-Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
860-739-6805
Newtown: Newtown Deer Check, 8 Newfield La.
Call posted number; Available 8:30AM - 10:00 PM
203-364-4381
North Stonington: M & B Sports, 647 Lantern Hill Rd. 
Call posted number  
860-536-6640
Norwalk: Fairfield County Firearms and Archery, 4 New Canaan Ave.
Tues-Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
203-354-8956
Ridgefield: Ridgefield Deer Check, 20 Barry Ave. 
Call posted number
203-733-6791

Content last updated on September 12, 2023.