CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced firearm deer hunting season to begin on November 15.
“This is a popular time of year for residents to enjoy the many outdoor opportunities our state has to offer, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking,” said DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes in a statement. “It is especially important for all outdoor users to be aware of all activities that may be occurring outdoors. Connecticut hunters have an excellent safety record, and awareness on the part of outdoor users can help in our efforts to keep hunting safe for everyone.”
For those interested in learning to hunt sign up for a dear safety course click here. This is a pre-requisite to purchasing a hunting license.
Hunting is allowed on private lands, in most state forests, wildlife management areas, and some state parks.
Here's some basic safety tips that all outdoor users should follow according to DEEP:
- Wear brightly colored clothing at all times of the year, not just during the hunting season. A fluorescent orange vest and/or hat is recommended.
- If you see another person while in the woods, whether a hiker, hunter, biker, or horseback rider, call out to make them aware of your presence.
- When you plan to spend time outdoors, let someone know where you are going and when you will return.
- Familiarize yourself with the area where you plan to go and know the activities that occur there. Maps and hunting information for State Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, State Parks, Permit-Required Areas, and other areas managed or leased by DEEP can be found on DEEP’s Interactive Hunting Area Map at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Hunting/Public-Hunting-Areas.
- Respect property rights. Remember, all users are required to obtain permission from the owner before entering private property. Deer and turkey hunters hunting on private land must obtain and carry written permission from the landowner. Verbal permission for the hunting of other game species is also required.
- Look up and watch out for hazardous trees while in forested areas. Several years of climate related factors such as storms, drought, and insect infestations have severely damaged a significant number of trees which could fall without warning.
- Remember to take precautions to prevent tick bites; milder weather means a high level of tick activity.
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