Wildlife

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• Wildlife Habitat Management on Private Land

  A partnership to help private landowners increase the quantity and quality of young forest habitat for wildlife on their property.

• Shrubland Bird Monitoring

  DEEP staff and volunteers have conducted surveys on state lands with shrubland habitat to monitor songbird populations.

• New England Cottontail Restoration

  Efforts to conserve Connecticut's only native rabbit, the New England Cottontail.

• Habitat Management at WMAs and State Forests

  Habitat is managed at state forests and wildlife management areas to benefit a variety of wildlife species.

• Problems with Opossums

  Addressing nuisance problems with opossums.

• Squirrel Nuisance Problems

  Addressing problems with nuisance squirrels.

• Conflicts with Deer

  Addressing conflicts with white-tailed deer.

• Information for Licensed NWCOs

  Information and forms for licenses Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators.

• Problems with Skunks

  Addressing conflicts with skunks.

• Problems with Pigeons

  Addressing problems with nuisance pigeons.

• Forms for Wildlife Rehabilitators

  Links to forms needed by volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitators.

• Rabies Vector Species Authorization

  RVS applicants are required to complete several requirements prior to being considered for RVS appointment.

• Large Mammals in Distress

  Information about dealing with sick, injured, or distressed bears, bobcats, and coyotes.

• How to Become a Wildlife Rehabilitator

  Information on how to become a Wildlife Rehabilitator in Connecticut.

• Hawks and Owls in Distress

  Find rehabilitators who are authorized to care for sick, injured, or orphaned hawks and owls with the intent of returning them back to the wild.