Deer Sep 15–Dec 31. Turkey Oct 4–May 31.
Connecticut hunting seasons cover 60 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Connecticut wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Rifle | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — |
+ 12 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Shotgun | Apr 30 — May 31 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Shotgun | Oct 4 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Shotgun | Apr 30 — May 31 | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Shotgun | Oct 4 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Shotgun | Apr 30 — May 31 | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Shotgun | Oct 4 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Shotgun | Apr 30 — May 31 | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Shotgun | Oct 4 — Oct 31 | — | — |
+ 16 more Turkey seasons
Connecticut hunting season currently spans Sep 15 to Dec 31 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 60 Connecticut season dates.
Connecticut offers hunting for 2 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Connecticut on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Connecticut public land, license, and regulations.