Connecticut Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Connecticut. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Connecticut state resources.

Connecticut Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • September 15 – December 31, 2025
  • January 1 – February 28, 2026 (antlerless only; permit required)

Muzzleloader Season

  • October 18 – November 14, 2025
  • December 26, 2025 – January 10, 2026

Youth Firearm Day

  • October 11, 2025

Regular Firearm Season

  • November 15 – December 31, 2025

Connecticut Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey Season

  • October 1–31, 2025 (shotgun and archery)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 18–25, 2026 (junior hunters)

Spring General Turkey

  • April 29 – May 30, 2026

Connecticut Small Game & Pheasant

Pheasant Season

  • October 1 – November 30, 2025

Rabbit Season

  • October 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

For complete regulations, visit the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

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Interactive Connecticut Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Connecticut Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Connecticut state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Connecticut Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Connecticut Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Connecticut DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Connecticut DNR

79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127

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