Deer season in Connecticut runs Sep 15 – Dec 31 across 12 Zones.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 7 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 8 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 9 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 7 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 8 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone 9 | Firearms | Nov 19 — Dec 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 10 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 11 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 12 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 7 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 8 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone 9 | Muzzleloader | Dec 10 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
Deer season in Connecticut currently runs Sep 15 to Dec 31, across 36 season rows and 12 Zones, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader).
The best Zones for deer in Connecticut depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Connecticut seasons, public land, and license.