License: resident $26.00 · nonresident $170.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 15 | Dec 31 | License |
| Firearms | Nov 19 | Dec 9 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 10 | Dec 31 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Archery | Sep 15 | Dec 31 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr (verify) | May (verify) | License |
| Regular Season | Oct 15 | Dec 31 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 8 | Feb 28 | OTC |
Cottontail Rabbit Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 15 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 25 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with CT Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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