Wildlife

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• Living with Black Bears

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

• Bats in Distress

  Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats.

• Ducks and Geese in Distress

  If you find a duckling or gosling alone, search for a nearby parent and try to safely reunite them. If you find multiple ducklings or goslings, contain them by placing them under a laundry basket. Wait to see if the mother returns. If she does not return, contact one of the rehabilitators listed below.

• Wildlife Publications and Forms

  Links to various publications and forms published by the CT DEEP Wildlife Division.

• Wildlife Highlights Newsletter

  Wildlife Highlights is your best source for up-to-date wildlife information in Connecticut.

• Deer Crop Damage Program

  Program for dealing with agricultural damage caused by deer.

• Deer in Connecticut

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

• Problems with Skunks

  Addressing conflicts with skunks.

• Belding Wildlife Management Area

  Learn about wildlife and habitat at Belding Wildlife Management Area.

• Wildlife Diseases

  Learn about various wildlife diseases, such as chronic wasting disease and RHDV2.