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Connecticut Hunting Seasons Information and Regulations, 2023 – 2024<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

*All information listed below is disclosed based on research we have conducted. We do our best to ensure that all information is up to date and accurate. However, rules and regulations are changing every day. Please make sure to verify your state-specific regulations prior to your hunt.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut Game Bird Seasons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pheasant<\/td>Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, Oct. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Chuktar and Hungarian Partridge<\/td>Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, Oct. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Ruffed Grouse<\/td>Oct. 15 – Nov. 30<\/td><\/tr>
Quail<\/td>Oct. 15 – Oct. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Crow<\/td>Jan. 8 – Mar. 26, Aug. 13 – Oct. 7, Oct. 15 – Nov. 30<\/td><\/tr>
Woodcock, Snipe, Rails<\/td>Dates Not Yet Released<\/td><\/tr>
Waterfowl: Duck, Mergansers, Geese, Coot<\/td>Dates Not Yet Released<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Connecticut is a small state so does not have as many zone specific regulations as many other states. However, some animals do have extended seasons based on area. Also, many migratory birds carry specific regulations. Check the official Connecticut State Website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful Connecticut has some wonderful opportunities for hunting season in CT game bird. Remember when hunting waterfowl that you will need both a state and a federal license to do so. Hunting woodcock, snipe and rails only requires a state license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut Deer Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deer Bowhunting Private Land<\/td>Sep. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Bowhunting State Land Bowhunting Only Areas<\/td>Sep. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Bowhunting State Land<\/td>Sep. 15 – Nov. 15, Dec. 21 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Shotgun State Controlled Areas<\/td>Nov. 16 – Dec. 6<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Archery Only Lottery<\/td>Sep. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Deer State Land Lottery “A” Season<\/td>Nov. 16 – Nov. 25<\/td><\/tr>
Deer State Land Lottery Regular Season<\/td>Nov. 16 – Dec. 6<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Shotgun\/Rifle\/Revolver Private Lands<\/td>Nov. 16 – Dec. 6<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Shotgun\/Rifle\/Revolver Landowner<\/td>Nov. 1 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Muzzleloader Private Land<\/td>Dec. 7 – Dec, 31<\/td><\/tr>
Deer Muzzleloader State Land<\/td>Dec. 7 – Dec. 20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Connecticut is a small state so does not have as many zone specific regulations as many other states. However, some animals do have extended seasons based on area. Deer specifically, have a number of regulations surrounding private land, state land, and the local lottery system. Check the official Connecticut State Website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut provides hunters with a plethora of opportunities to harvest deer. As in the majority of the states, each season is based on the equipment\/weapon used. For example, Connecticut has a total of five deer seasons including: archery, public land shotgun, private land shotgun\/rifle\/revolver, landowner, and muzzleloader. The legal bag limit is a total of four deer: two either sex and two antlerless. Crossbows are legal during the archery season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doe Tags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hunters are permitted two antlerless deer during archery season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut Small Game Seasons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gray Squirrel<\/td>Jan. 1 – Feb. 27, Sep. 1 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Cottontail Rabbit, European Hare<\/td>Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, Oct. 15 – Oct. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Snowshoe Hare<\/td>Jan. 1 – Jan. 31, Nov. 19 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Woodchuck<\/td>Mar. 15 – Nov. 15<\/td><\/tr>
Chuckar Partridge<\/td>Oct. 17 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Quail<\/td>Oct. 17 – Nov. 2<\/td><\/tr>
Pheasant<\/td>Oct. 17 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Ruffed Grouse<\/td>Oct. 17 – Nov. 30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Connecticut is a small state so does not have as many zone specific regulations as many other states. However, some animals do have extended seasons based on area and each species has its own bag limit. Check the official Connecticut State Website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When hunting small game in Connecticut, there is no minimum draw requirement for archery. Additionally, small game hunting is not permitted on Sundays. Different species all carry different bag limits. Pheasant hunting tags also need to be included on your hunting license in Connecticut, so don’t forget if you’re shooting birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut Furbearer Seasons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Coyote<\/td>Jan. 1 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Raccoon, Opossum<\/td>Jan. 1 – Jan. 15, Oct. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Red and Gray Foxes<\/td>Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, Oct. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Connecticut is a small state so does not have as many zone specific regulations as many other states. However, some animals do have extended seasons based on area and each species has its own bag limit. Check the official Connecticut State Website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut Turkey Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spring Turkey Hunting State & Private Lands<\/td>Apr. 27 – May 28<\/td><\/tr>
Fall Archery Turkey Hunting Private Land<\/td>Sep. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Fall Archery Turkey State Land Bowhunting Only Areas<\/td>Sep. 15 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Fall Archery Turkey State Land<\/td>Sep. 15 – Nov. 15, Dec. 21 – Dec. 31<\/td><\/tr>
Fall Turkey Firearms State & Private Land<\/td>Oct. 1 – Oct. 31<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Connecticut is a small state so does not have as many zone specific regulations as many other states. However, some animals do have extended seasons based on area and each species has its own bag limit. Check the official Connecticut State Website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut hunters may hunt turkey with a crossbow during the spring and fall archery season. The spring season begins April 28th<\/sup> and ends May 29th<\/sup>. A hunter is allotted five bearded birds per spring season. Turkey hunting is broken up into a Spring and a Fall season. The fall bag limit is two either sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossbow Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Something cool about crossbow hunting in Connecticut is that the weapons are legal for deer hunting during the archery season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n