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Wildlife in Connecticut

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Learn About Wildlife

Discover Connecticut's wildlife species and habitats, and find information on the DEEP Wildlife Division's research and conservation efforts.

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Nuisance and Distressed Wildlife

Find out how to handle conflicts with wildlife and what to do if you have found an animal that appears sick, injured, or orphaned.

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Natural Diversity Data Base and Environmental Reviews

DEEP performs hundreds of environmental reviews each year to determine the impact of development projects on state-listed species and to help landowners conserve the state's biodiversity.

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  • Share the Shore with Nesting Birds
  • Bat Appreciation Day-September 20
  • Closures and Damage Due to August 18, 2024, Flood Event
  • Living with Black Bears
  • CT Wildlife Action Plan
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  • CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
  • Endangered Species
  • Responsible Recreation
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  • 25 Wildlife Activities You Can Do at Home
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Publications and News

  • 2025 State of the Bears Report
  • CT Outdoor Guide Books
  • New Book on CT Reptiles and Amphibians
  • Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
  • Wildlife Highlights Newsletter
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  • 2024 CT Hunting and Trapping Guide
  • CT Migratory Bird Hunting Guide
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