Wildlife

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• Deer in Connecticut

  Information about deer adaptations to winter and the effects of feeding and baiting deer.

• Red-Spotted Newt

  Fact sheet about the Red-spotted Newt produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

• Master Wildlife Conservationist Program

  How to get involved with the Master Wildlife Conservationist Program.

• Wildlife Habitat Fact Sheets

  Listing of fact sheets on wildlife habitat.

• Turtles of Connecticut

  Learn about native turtles in Connecticut and the conservation issues they face.

• House Sparrows, Starlings and Pigeons in Distress

  Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit

• Wildlife in Connecticut

  Find information about wildlife and wildlife habitat in Connecticut.

• Avian Influenza

  Update and information about avian influenza and testing of dead birds.

• Deer Crop Damage Program

  Program for dealing with agricultural damage caused by deer.

• Report a Wildlife Sighting

  Report observations of black bears, bobcats, moose, fisher, and other wildlife to the DEEP Wildlife Division.

• Nuisance and Distressed Wildlife

  Assistance with wildlife conflicts, and sick, distressed, and orphaned wildlife.

• Living with Black Bears

  Take steps to keep black bears wild and avoid attracting them near your home.

• Birds in Distress

  Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit.

• Raccoons in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, raccoons.

• Hawks and Owls in Distress

  A young hawk or owl found on the ground may not be orphaned. Do not take it to a rehabilitator unless the parents have not been seen for more than 24 hours