Connecticut big game hunts provide exhilarating experiences with magnificent animals for those looking for the ultimate challenge. For experienced hunters and inquisitive novices alike, the 2024 season offers a symphony of opportunities, from the lush woods brimming with deer to the tranquil marshes resonating with waterfowl. This thorough guide will act as your outdoor calendar as it leads you through the intricate details of the Connecticut game schedule.
Connecticut Hunting Season Dates
Deer
| Season | Dates | Zones | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Jan. 1 – Jan. 31 | 11-12 | 2 either sex and 2 antlerless (4 total) |
| Sept. 15 – Dec. 31 | All zones | – | |
| State Land Bowhunting Only Areas | Sept. 16 – Dec. 31 | All zones | – |
| State Land | Sept. 16 – Nov. 19 and Dec. 25 – Dec. 31 | All zones | – |
Other Big Games
| Season | Dates | Zones | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Sept. 15 – Nov. 15 | 1-6 | 1 either sex (by lottery only) |
| Black Bear | Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 | 1-6 | – |
Turkey
| Season | Dates | Zones | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Archery | Jan. 1 – Jan. 31 | 11 and 12 | 2 either sex |
| Sept. 15 – Dec. 31 | All zones | – | |
| State Land Bowhunting Only Areas | Sept. 15 – Dec. 31 | All zones | – |
Migratory & Waterfowl Birds
| Species | Season | Dates | Zones | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Goose | Special September | Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 | North Zone | 15 |
| – | Sept. 15 – Sept. 30 | South Zone | 15 | |
| Regular AP Unit | Oct. 10 – Oct. 14, Nov. 10 – Dec. 15 | North Zone | 3 | |
| – | Dec. 27 – Feb. 15 | North Zone | 5 | |
| Regular AFRP Unit | Oct. 10 – Oct. 14, Nov. 21 – Feb. 15 | North Zone | 5 | |
| – | Oct. 10 – Oct. 14, Nov. 21 – Feb. 15 | South Zone | 5 | |
| Regular NAP-H Unit | Oct. 10 – Oct. 14, Nov. 10 – Jan. 12 | North Zone | 2 | |
| – | Oct. 10 – Oct. 14, Nov. 10 – Jan. 12 | South Zone | 2 | |
| NAP-H Late Season | Jan. 15 – Feb. 15 | South Zone | 5 | |
| Snow Goose | Regular | Oct. 2 – Jan. 13 | North Zone | 25 |
| – | Oct. 2 – Jan. 13 | South Zone | 25 | |
| Late | Feb. 21 – Mar. 9 | North Zone | 25 | |
| – | Feb. 21 – Mar. 9 | South Zone | 25 | |
| Brant | Regular | Dec. 7 – Jan. 10 | North Zone | 1 |
| – | Dec. 18 – Jan. 20 | South Zone | 1 | |
| Duck & Coot | Early | Oct. 7 – Oct. 14 | North Zone | 6 |
| – | Oct. 12 – Oct. 14 | South Zone | 6 | |
| Late | Nov. 10 – Jan. 10 | North Zone | 6 | |
| – | Nov. 16 – Jan. 20 | South Zone | 6 | |
| Scaup | Early | Oct. 7 – Oct. 14 | North Zone | 1 |
| – | Oct. 12 – Oct. 14 | South Zone | 1 | |
| Late | Nov. 10 – Dec. 18 | North Zone | 1 | |
| – | Nov. 16 – Dec. 28 | South Zone | 1 | |
| – | Dec. 19 – Jan. 10 | North Zone | 2 | |
| – | Dec. 29 – Jan. 20 | South Zone | 2 |
Upland Games
| Species | Dates | Bag Limit |
| Pheasant | Oct. 19 – Feb. 28 | 2 (male only) |
| Quail | Oct. 19 – Dec. 31 | 4 |
| Ruffed Grouse | Oct. 19 – Nov. 30 | 1 |
| Woodcock | Oct. 19 – Nov. 2 | 3 |
| Crow | July 6 – Oct. 26 and Jan. 11 – Mar. 29 | No limit |
Furbearers
| Species | Type | Dates | Bag Limit |
| Beaver | Trap/Hunt | Nov. 1 – Mar. 31 | No limit |
| Bobcat | – | Nov. 1 – Feb. 28 | 5 |
| Coyote | Trap | Nov. 1 – Feb. 28 | No limit |
| Coyote | Hunt | Year-round | No limit |
| Fisher | Trap/Hunt | Nov. 1 – Dec. 31 | 2 |
| Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, Raccoon, Skunk, Weasel | – | Nov. 1 – Feb. 28 | No limit |
| Otter | – | Nov. 1 – Feb. 28 | 1 |
Mason Miller founded and leads WildlifeForum.org, a forum promoting ethical hunting and conservation. Mason, an avid outdoorsman and naturalist, studies and protects animals via activism, instructing, and research. His love of nature and dedication to sustainability inspired him to start WildlifeForum.org for responsible hunters, anglers, and outdoor lovers.
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