Hunting and Trapping

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• Snapping Turtle Regulations

  Regulations on the taking of snapping turtles in Connecticut.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Hunting

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

• News and Notes

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

• Waterfowl Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started waterfowl hunting in Connecticut.

• Hunter Highlights Content

• Glastonbury Public Shooting Range

  The Glastonbury Shooting Range is open for public use by reservation, usually from April through the end of November.

• Hunting and Connecticut's Gun Laws

  What hunters need to know about Connecticut's gun laws.

• Scheduled Field Trial Events

  Listing of scheduled field trial events.

• Hunting and Trapping Applications and Forms

  Information on hunting and trapping applications and forms.

• Lead Bullet Fragments in Wild Game

  Information about possible lead contamination of wild game meat.

• Deer Hunting

  Information on hunting deer in Connecticut for 2026.

• Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests

  How to tag and report deer and turkey harvests.

• Falconry in Connecticut

  Falconry is the sport of hunting small game species with trained raptors.

• Ruffed Grouse Hunter Log

  The Wildlife Division is asking hunters to participate in a voluntary hunt reporting program for ruffed grouse.

• Pheasant Hunting Roadmap

  Getting started pheasant hunting in Connecticut.