Connecticut provides quality white-tailed deer and wild turkey hunting across mixed hardwood forests and agricultural lands, with growing deer populations and accessible state forests throughout the region.
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 30 more Deer seasons
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 18 more Turkey seasons
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Connecticut Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Connecticut on our interactive hunting map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.