CT Hunting and Trapping

Everything you need to know about hunting and trapping in Connecticut, such as season dates, regulations, notices, and more.

Hunter and Trapper Education

Register for an upcoming hunter or trapper safety education course. Successfully completing a safety course allows you to purchase your Connecticut hunting or trapping license.

Connect and Learn

Discover pathways to hunting, trapping, and community engagement in Connecticut.

Featured Links

• Hunting Licenses and Permits
• Closures and Damage Due to August 18, 2024, Flood Event
• CT Waterfowl Conservation Day, Sept. 14, 2024
• CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
• Glastonbury Public Shooting Range
• Advanced Hunter Education
• Junior Hunters
• Pheasant Hunting
• Field Trials and Hunting Dog Training
• Cooking with Wild Game
• Hunting and Gun Laws in CT
• Hunting FAQs
• Wildlife Diseases
• Public Shooting Opportunities
• Federal Funding for Fish and Wildlife
• CT Alliance for Fish and Wildlife
• Main Wildlife Page

Publications and Forms

• 2024 CT Hunting and Trapping Guide
• 2024-Guía-de-caza-y-captura-de-Connecticut
• Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide
• NEW! 2023 Connecticut Deer Program Summary
• 2023 Connecticut Wild Turkey Program Report
• Tagging and Reporting Deer and Turkey Harvests
• Hunter Highlights Newsletter
• Public Hunting Areas and Maps
• The Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan
• Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
• Publications and Forms
• Wildlife Fact Sheets

Connect with Us

• Contact the Wildlife Division
• Report a Wildlife Sighting
• Buy Your License Online
• Online Hunter Reporting
• Meet the DEEP Wildlife Division
• Follow Us on Instagram
• Like Us on Facebook
• Contact State Environmental Conservation Police
• Seasonal Job Opportunities
• Community Science Volunteer Opportunities

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