Nuisance Wildlife

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

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Information for Licensed NWCOs

Information and forms for licenses Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators.
Common Wildlife Problems

Assistance with nuisance and common wildlife conflicts.
Deer Crop Damage Program

Program for dealing with agricultural damage caused by deer.
Conflicts with Deer

Addressing conflicts with white-tailed deer.
Canada Goose Agricultural Damage Control

Information about obtaining a permit for controlling Canada geese causing agricultural damage.
Living with Coyotes

Addressing conflicts with coyotes.

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