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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  • Black Bear

    Fact sheet about the black bear produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Virginia Opossum

    Fact sheet about the Virginia Opossum produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Wild Turkey

    Fact sheet about the Wild Turkey produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Bobwhite

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