Wildlife

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• How to Become a NWCO

  Information on how to become a Nuisance Wildlife Control Officer (NWCO).

• Problems with Canada Geese

  Addressing conflicts with Canada geese.

• The Basics of Living with Black Bears

  Learn about the steps you can take to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with Connecticut's growing black bear population.

• White-tailed Deer Authorization

  All individuals seeking to rehabilitate white-tailed deer must meet pen, care, and feeding specifications before they acquire fawns or obtain a fawn rehabilitation permit.

• Share the Shore with Nesting Birds

  When visiting Connecticut's shoreline, remember that this habitat is critical for nesting shorebirds, like piping plovers and least terns.

• Young Forest Habitat Initiative

  An effort to create and maintain habitat for wildlife dependent on young forests and shrublands.

• Dealing with Distressed Wildlife

  Information about dealing with sick, injured, or distressed wildlife.

• BOW CT Fall Workshop

  The BOW Workshop brings women together for immersive outdoor learning in a relaxed, community-focused setting.

• Public Act Big Six African Species

  An act prohibiting the import, sale and possession of African elephants, lions, leopards, black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros and giraffes.

• Wildlife Division Office Directory

  Office locations and contact information for programs of the DEEP Wildlife Division.

• Seasonal Job Opportunities

  Listing of Seasonal Resource Assistant positions currently available with the Wildlife Division.

• Insects and Invertebrates

  Links to information about insects and invertebrates in Connecticut

• Wildlife License Plates - CT Wildlife Division

  Information about Connecticut's wildlife license plates.

• Federal Funding for Fish and Wildlife

  Information about Connecticut's Federal Grants for fish and wildlife management.

• Wildlife Diseases

  Learn about various wildlife diseases, such as chronic wasting disease and RHDV2.