Wildlife

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• Young Forest Habitat Initiative

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

• Problems with Canada Geese

  Addressing conflicts with Canada geese.

• 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.

• How to Become a NWCO

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

• 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.

• Dealing with Distressed Wildlife

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

• 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.

• Taxon Overviews

  Overviews for major species groups

• SGCN and SAPS Explained

  What are Species of Greatest Conservation Need and State Assessment Priority Species, and how were they identified?

• Summary

  Chapter summary

• Does the Bear Agricultural Damage Permit Program allow take of bear cubs?

• I can’t take or don’t feel comfortable taking a bear. Can I designate someone else to protect the agricultural crops, apiaries, or livestock on my farm?

• What areas of the state are covered by the Bear Agricultural Damage Permit program?

• Can I apply for a permit to kill an animal other than a bear that meets the Bear Agricultural Damage conditions/restrictions listed above?

• Bears are in my chicken coop or garden. Can I apply for a bear permit?