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ConnecticutDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Connecticut.
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Whitetail Deer
All Zones — Private Land
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer (Private Land) | Sep 15, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | archery |
Private Land
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms Deer (Private Land) | Nov 18, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | |
| Muzzleloader Deer (Private Land) | Dec 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | muzzleloader |
Firearms Deer (Private Land): Shotgun, rifle, or revolver permitted; 1 either-sex + 1 antlerless per zone
State Land
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer (State Land) | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 | archery | |
| Muzzleloader Deer (State Land) | Dec 9, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Archery Deer Late (State Land) | Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | archery |
Archery Deer Late (State Land): Late state land archery season
State Land (Permit)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Land Lottery A Season | Nov 18, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | |
| State Land Lottery Regular Season | Nov 18, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun/rifle |
State Land Lottery A Season: State land lottery season A; permit holders only Lottery permit required
State Land Lottery Regular Season: State land lottery regular season; permit holders only Lottery permit required
Zones 11 and 12 — Private Land
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer Extended (Zones 11 & 12) | Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027 | archery |
Archery Deer Extended (Zones 11 & 12): Extended archery season for Zones 11 and 12 only
Whitetail Deer source: portal.ct.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Wild Turkey | Apr 29, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | any |
State and Private Land
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey (Firearms) | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | firearms |
Turkey source: portal.ct.gov, portal.ct.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Connecticut state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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