Connecticut Hunting

Overview

Known For

Deer, turkey, and small game are the most popular hunting species in Connecticut, with a notable amount of public lands open to hunting.

Terrain

Roughly two-thirds of Connecticut is open land. In the east, there are coastal plains and most of the cities. Other parts are hilly with hardwood forests.

Connecticut Hunting Seasons

Connecticut Licenses, Permits and Regulations

Connecticut hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website. Click below to view the website.

Hunting GPS Maps

Every Connecticut hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. Connecticut hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of hunt zones, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for Connecticut.

Hunt Management Zones

Connecticut has 12-plus deer/turkey management hunt zones. Research shows that the best hunting for big whitetail bucks is in the westernmost part of the state. Connecticut’s whitetail population is 125,000 strong, and, interestingly, if a hunter were to participate in all the archery and firearm seasons one could potentially harvest up to 14 deer in a year. Click below to view Connecticut’s hunt zones in more detail through an interactive map.

Hunting Layers

CT Private Lands

Over 1,100,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in Connecticut. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.

CT Gov Lands

onX has the most accurate public lands maps with over 310,000 acres in Connecticut to help you plan your next adventure. Tap any public land parcel to learn more.

CT Possible Access

onX has mapped of possible access lands in Connecticut including timber companies and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.

CT Deer & Turkey Zones

Connecticut Deer / Turkey Zones. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.

CT Public Hunting Areas

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection State Land Restrictions and Hunting Areas. All hunters are expected to know the rules of the program.

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