Wildlife

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• Housatonic NRD photos

  Photos from projects of the Housatonic River Basin Natural Resources Restoration Plan.

• Housatonic River Basin Natural Resources Restoration Plan

  The Trustee SubCouncil for the Housatonic River Basin Natural Resources Restoration Plan announces the release of a draft amendment to the Plan, proposing to fund seven additional projects in the Aquatic Restoration category.

• Put Your Stamp on Conservation

  Purchase a Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp to help conserve wetland habitat for wildlife.

• CT Waterfowl Conservation Day

  This special event showcases Connecticut's waterfowl heritage and conservation efforts.

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

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

• How do I report and transfer the animal to DEEP when a bear is taken under a damage permit?

• 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?

• Am I guaranteed to receive a Bear Agricultural Damage Permit if I apply?

• Do authorized shooters need to have experience or safety training to apply for a permit?

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

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

• Hazard Trees at Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area

  Potential hazard trees are being removed from Sessions Woods WMA

• Master Wildlife Conservationist Program

  How to get involved with the Master Wildlife Conservationist Program.

• Bear Law FAQs

  Frequently asked questions about the new law related to black bears in Connecticut.