Hunting and Trapping

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• Traditional Firearms Hunter Safety Course

  Register for a traditional firearms hunter safety course

• Lead Bullet Fragments in Wild Game

  Information about possible lead contamination of wild game meat.

• Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Classes

• Self Study Firearms Hunter Safety Course

  Register for a self-study firearms hunter safety course.

• Snapping Turtle Regulations

  Regulations on the taking of snapping turtles in Connecticut.

• Bowhunting Safety Course

  Register for a bowhunting safety course.

• Basic and Land Trapping Course

  Register for a basic and land trapping course.

• Connect and Learn

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

• Women's Shooting Day

  This special event introduces women to sport shooting and hunting with a bow and firearms.

• Connecticut Hunter Safety Manual

  Links to PDF files containing chapters from Connecticut's Hunter Safety Manual.

• Public Shooting Opportunities

  A number of state and private shooting ranges operate in CT throughout the year. Check links for hours.

• News and Notes

  Find out what is new and the important notes for the current Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons.

• CT Hunting and Trapping

  Everything you need to know about hunting and trapping in Connecticut.

• 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide

  Hunting and trapping season details, laws, regulations, and other-related information for 2026.

• What Is New in 2026

  Updates and what is new about hunting and trapping in Connecticut for 2026.