Welcome to the Connecticut Hunting Seasons page. Updated US Hunting Seasons for 2024-2023.
As part of our comprehensive guide to US Hunting Seasons By State on this page you will find out “When Is Hunting Season for Connecticut?”
There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. You will find links to the relevant State Authority so you can make sure you have all the correct legal obligations in place before you start your hunt.
The Connecticut hunting season website describes some of the Pheasant hunting in this State as follows:
Goshen WMA, Goshen – This area consists of over 900 acres of land and includes several large fields with ideal cover for pheasants. Stocking activities will result in nearly 880 birds being released at this area. Wangunk Meadows WMA, Portland – With nearly 600 acres of fields on the north side of the Portland Fairgrounds, this is an ideal place to hunt pheasants. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Connecticut River and work your way through fields planted with pumpkins as you look for one of the 680 pheasants released here.
Mansfield Hollow Lake State Leased Hunting Area, Mansfield/Chaplin – Tolland and Windham County: This state-leased area consists of over 2,000 acres of land and includes the Mansfield Field Trial Area. Approximately 845 birds will be stocked at two locations.
IMPORTANT. All care has been taking in preparing this hunting season information for you. Please check the relevant State Authority’s Website for further information and any changes to current US Hunting Season Regulations. We have provided a link to each States hunting season website for your convenience.
Connecticut Deer Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| General firearms State Land | Nov 20-Dec 10 |
| General Firearms Private Land | Nov 20-Dec 10 |
| General Firearms Landowners | Nov 1-Dec 10 |
| Muzzleloader State Land | Dec 11-Dec 24 |
| Muzzleloader State Land | Dec 11-Dec 31 |
| Bow State Land | Sept 16-Nov 19 & Dec 25-Dec 31 |
| Bow private Land | Sept 15-Dec 31 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Connecticut Turkey Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Spring Season firearms | April 24 – May 25 |
| Fall Season Firearms | Oct 5 – Oct 31 |
| Fall Season Bow | Sept 16 – Dec 31 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Connecticut Game Birds Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Pheasant | Jan 1-Feb 28 & Oct 19-Dec 31 |
| Chukar & Partridge | Jan 1-Feb 28 & Oct 19-Dec 31 |
| Ruffed Grouse | Oct 19-Nov 30 |
| Quail | Oct 19-Nov 2 |
| Ducks & Coots | Oct 12-Oct 19 7 Nov 9-Jan 9 |
| Canada geese | Sept 2-Sept 30 & Dec 18-Feb 15 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Connecticut Small Game Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Snowshoe Hare | Jan 1-Jan 31 & Nov 16-Dec 31 |
| Gray Squirrel | Jan 1-Feb 28 & Sept 2-Dec 31 |
| Cottontail Rabbit & European Hare | Jan 1-Feb 28 & Sept 2-Dec 31 |
| Woodchuck | Mar 15-Nov 15 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Connecticut Furbearers Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Coyote | Jan 1-Dec 31 |
| Red & Grey foxes | Jan 1-Feb 28 & Oct 19-Dec 31 |
| Racoon | Jan 1- jan 19 & Oct 19-Dec 31 |
| Opossum | Jan 1- Jan 19 & Oct 19-Dec 31 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
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