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Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Hunting and Trapping

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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.
What Is New for 2025

Updates and what is new about hunting and trapping in Connecticut for 2025.
Hunting Licenses and Permits

Information on hunting licenses, permits, and stamps for Connecticut.
Outdoor Safety Tips

Tips on how to be safe while enjoying outdoor activities, such as hunting and hiking.
Questions about Tagging and Reporting Harvests

Find answers to your questions about tagging and reporting deer and turkey harvests.
Field Trial Dates

Listing of scheduled field trial events.
Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests

How to tag and report deer and turkey harvests.
Hunting Roadmap

Learn how to get started hunting in Connecticut!

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