Hunting and Trapping

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• Multi-stock Harvest Management in the Atlantic Flyway

  Duck hunting seasons are being set in a new process that better accounts for all duck populations and the status of waterfowl habitat in the Atlantic Flyway.

• Connecticut Hunter Safety Manual

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

• Self Study Firearms Hunter Safety Course

  Register for a self-study firearms hunter safety course.

• Connecticut Hunter Education

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

• Basic and Land Trapping Course

  Register for a basic and land trapping course.

• Bowhunting Safety Course

  Register for a bowhunting safety course.

• Furbearer Trapping Seasons

  Information on the furbearer trapping seasons in Connecticut for 2025.

• Hunting and Trapping Licenses

  Information on hunting and trapping licenses, permits, and stamps for 2025.

• Wild Turkey Hunting

  Information on hunting wild turkeys in Connecticut for 2025.

• Small Game and Pheasant Hunting

  Information on the small game and pheasant hunting seasons in Connecticut for 2025.

• Public and Permit-Required Hunting Areas

  Information on public and permit-required hunting areas for 2025.

• Hunting Opportunities for the Disabled

  Information on hunting opportunities for disabled hunters for 2025.

• State-managed Dog Training and Field Trial Areas

  Information on state-managed dog training and field trial areas for 2025.

• Hunter Highlights Newsletter

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

• Outdoor Safety Tips

  Tips on how to be safe while enjoying outdoor activities, such as hunting and hiking.