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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  • American Woodcock

    Fact sheet about the American Woodcock produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • White-tailed Deer

    Fact sheet about the White-tailed Deer produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Yellow-breasted Chat

    Fact sheet about Yellow-breasted Chat produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Smooth Greensnake

    Fact sheet about the Smooth Greensnake produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Wood Duck

    Fact sheet about the Wood Duck produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Northern Copperhead

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

  • Raccoon

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

  • Eastern Wormsnake

    Fact sheet on the Eastern Wormsnake produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Eastern Bluebird

    Fact sheet about the Eastern bluebird produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Coyote

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

  • Woodchuck

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

  • Piping Plover

    Fact sheet about the Piping Plover produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Wood Turtle

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

  • Puritan Tiger Beetle

    Fact sheet about the Puritan Tiger Beetle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Spotted Salamander

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