Hunting and Trapping

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• Snapping Turtle Regulations

  Regulations on the taking of snapping turtles in Connecticut.

• Lead Bullet Fragments in Wild Game

  Information about possible lead contamination of wild game meat.

• Applications and Forms

  Information on hunting and trapping applications and forms.

• Hunter Highlights Content

• Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide

  Migratory bird hunting regulations for Connecticut.

• State and Federal Stamps and HIP

  Migratory Bird Hunters are required to have both the federal and Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamps.

• Avian Influenza and Contaminants in Waterfowl

  Learn about concerns regarding avian influenza and contaminants in waterfowl.

• Waterfowl Hunter Water Survival Tips

  Take precautions to avoid water accidents and drownings while hunting waterfowl.

• Waterfowl Hunting Areas

  Learn about areas where you can hunt for waterfowl.

• News and Notes

  Find out what is new and the important notes for the current Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons.

• Public Shooting Opportunities

  A number of state and private shooting ranges operate in CT throughout the year. Check links for hours.

• Multi-stock Harvest Management in the Atlantic Flyway

  Duck hunting seasons are being set in a new process that better accounts for all duck populations and the status of waterfowl habitat in the Atlantic Flyway.