Connecticut
Dense whitetail deer populations in New England hardwood forests, upland woodcock covers, and coastal waterfowl.
State Field Guide
Small Game & Upland Hunting in Connecticut
Official Regulatory Authority
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Public Hunting Grounds
Ring-necked Pheasant
CT DEEP stocks adult pheasants across public state forests and wildlife areas from October through December.
Northwest Litchfield Hills
Ruffed Grouse
Found in regenerating young forest habitats in northwestern state forests.
Oak-Hickory Woodlands
Eastern Grey Squirrel
Plentiful across state forests and private woodlots with an 8-squirrel daily limit.
Thicket & Meadow Rabbits
Eastern Cottontail
Abundant along brushy fields and overgrown pastures through late February.