Connecticut hunting
Public hunting land in Connecticut
Caliber maps 74 public hunting areas in Connecticut, with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Connecticut · 74 areas
Mansfield Hollow Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 2,387 acres
Roraback Wildlife Area
State wildlife area · 2,088 acres
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 2,048 acres
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 2,023 acres
Goshen Wildlife Area
State wildlife area · 1,680 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 74 by distance from you.
- 71
- State wildlife areas
- 3
- National wildlife refuges
Connecticut hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division
- Phone
- 860-424-3011
- Resident license
- $19.00 — Resident Firearms Hunting License (2026 fee table; no cheaper adult small game license listed)
- Nonresident license
- $91.00 — Nonresident Firearms Hunting License; archery/small game permit $135; 3-day bird license $35
- Hunter education
- Need a CT hunting license in that discipline within 5 years or a hunter education (CE/FS) certificate; field day required.
- Good to know
- Pheasant, grouse, quail, turkey also need Game Bird Conservation Stamp ($28); state land areas often need a free permit.
Fees and rules as published by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division website
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The 12 biggest of 74 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Hollow Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 2,387 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Roraback Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 2,088 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 2,048 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 2,023 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Goshen Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 1,680 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Robbins Swamp Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 1,544 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Babcock Pond Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 1,508 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Quinebaug Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 1,002 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Bishop Swamp Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 945 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Kollar Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 910 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Sessions Woods Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 772 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Barn Island Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 740 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
State wildlife areas · 71
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National wildlife refuges · 3
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Connecticut hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Connecticut?
Caliber lists 74 public hunting areas in Connecticut: 71 state wildlife areas, 3 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Connecticut?
As published by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $19.00 — Resident Firearms Hunting License (2026 fee table; no cheaper adult small game license listed); nonresident, $91.00 — Nonresident Firearms Hunting License; archery/small game permit $135; 3-day bird license $35. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Connecticut?
Need a CT hunting license in that discipline within 5 years or a hunter education (CE/FS) certificate; field day required. Check Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Connecticut?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wildlife Division and the managing agency before you hunt.
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