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

Fact Sheets

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  • Common Gartersnake

    Fact sheet about the Common Gartersnake produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Common Ribbonsnake

    Fact sheet about the Common Ribbonsnake produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • River Otter

    Fact sheet about the River Otter produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Mudpuppy

    Fact sheet about the Mudpuppy produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Gray Fox

    Fact sheet about the gray fox produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Gray Squirrel

    Fact sheet about the Gray Squirrel produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Grasshopper Sparrow

    Fact sheet about the Grasshopper Sparrow produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Leatherback Sea Turtle

    Fact sheet about the Leatherback Sea Turtle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • King Rail

    Fact sheet about the King Rail produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Ruffed Grouse

    Fact sheet about the Ruffed Grouse produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Least Shrew

    Fact sheet about the Least Shrew produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Spotted Turtle

    Fact sheet about the Spotted Turtle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Northern Black Racer

    Fact sheet about the Northern Black Racer produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Painted Turtle

    Fact sheet about the Painted Turtle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Marbled Salamander

    Fact sheet about the Marbled Salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.