Connecticut Pheasant Hunting Areas

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Pheasant Hunting Areas in Connecticut

Babcock Pond WMA

1,500 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): East Haddam, Colchester Specially designed trails for the physically disabled. Wheelchair accessible waterfowl hunting blind. A daily permit is no longer required on this area.
	PDF Map Available (221k): Map 1 of 1

Barn Island WMA

1,014 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Stonington Six miles from Mystic center on Rte 1 toward Westerly, RI, turn at head of Wequetequock Cove, bear right to Sound.
	PDF Map Available (441k): Map 1 of 1

Bartlett Brook WMA

684 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Lebanon Access off Goshen Hill Rd., southeast of Route 16.
	PDF Map Available (194k): Map 1 of 1

Bear Hill WMA Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

357 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Bozrah Access by Bishop Rd. off Rte. 163. Specially designed trails for the physically disabled. A daily permit is no longer required on this area.
	PDF Map Available (422k): Map 1 of 1

Bristol Fish & Game Association Permit-Required Area

1,663 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Harwinton, Plymouth Special restrictions apply to Water Co. Property. Permits available at Sportsmen's Outpost, 761 Wolcott Road (Rte. 69), Wolcott, (203) 879-1139 and at City True Value Hardware, 750 Farmington Avenue (Rte. 6), Bristol, (860) 582-7166.
	PDF Map Available (166k): Map 1 of 1

Cockaponset State Forest

17,186 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Haddam, etc. Some sections within the town of Madison are closed to all firearms hunting. These sections have been designated as Deer Bowhunting only areas. Contact the Wildlife Division for locations. Other areas of the forest that are open to firearms hunting are open for the regular state land bowhunting seasons.
	15 PDF Maps Available (149k to 273k): Map 1 of 15 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7 Map 8 Map 9 Map 10 Map 11 Map 12 Map 13 Map 14 Map 15

Cromwell Meadows WMA Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

455 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Cromwell, Middletown Enter area by turning west from Rte 9 on South Street, Cromwell. Entrance is approximately 1/2 mile from Rte. 9. No trap or target shooting.
	PDF Map Available (193k): Map 1 of 1

Durham Meadows WMA Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

572 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Durham North of Rte.17 one mile south of village.
	PDF Map Available (199k): Map 1 of 1

East Windsor - Enfield Area Permit-Required Area

1,967 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): East Windsor, Enfield Open for small game/waterfowl hunting from the third Saturday in October through the last day of February only. Permits available at Riverview Sales, 4 Prospect Hill Rd. (route 5), East Windsor, (860) 370-9939 and Yankee Bait and Tackle, 88 Main Street, Enfield, (860) 741-5994. Portions of Scantic River State Park are included and only require permits of Small Game and Waterfowl Hunters from the 3rd Saturday in October through the 1st Saturday in December. (See individual maps for details.) No permits are required for archery deer or turkey hunters.
	5 PDF Maps Available (238k to 313k): Map 1 of 5 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5

Flaherty Field Trial Area (Pelton's Pasture)

498 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): East Windsor Turn east from Rte. 5 opposite East Windsor High School. Shooting and non-shooting field trial area. Area closed to hunting during field trial events. STORM RELATED CLOSURE - This area will be closed to all public use starting on Monday, January 30 and is anticipated to continue through Thursday, February 2, 2012. Signs will be posted when the closure is in effect. Please forgive the short term inconvenience as we perform tree debris clean-up associated with recent storm events. The 3-4 day closure is required to assure public safety and to minimize disturbance to workers.
	PDF Map Available (187k): Map 1 of 1

Franklin Swamp WMA

684 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): North Franklin
	PDF Map Available (182k): Map 1 of 1

Goshen WMA

967 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Goshen A daily permit is no longer required on this area.
	2 PDF Maps Available (168k to 282k): Map 1 of 2 Map 2

Hebron Area Permit-Required Area

454 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Hebron Permits available at the DEEP, Eastern District Headquarters, 209 Hebron Rd, Rt. 66, Marlborough, CT 06447, (860) 295-9523, hours 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.
	PDF Map Available (193k): Map 1 of 1

Higganum Meadows WMA Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

256 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Haddam A daily permit is no longer required on this area.
	PDF Map Available (287k): Map 1 of 1

Housatonic River WMA Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

556 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey)
	Town(s): Kent, Cornwall In 2004, open only for bowhunting deer, bowhunting turkey and bowhunting small game. No firearms hunting during 2004-05 season.
	3 PDF Maps Available (214k to 225k): Map 1 of 3 Map 2 Map 3

Kollar WMA

911 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #15, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Tolland Use River Road or Babcock Road north of I84.
	PDF Map Available (179k): Map 1 of 1

Larson Lot WMA

209 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #12, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Colchester Shailor Hill Road west of Rte. 149.

Mad River Dam Flood Control Area Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

517 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Winchester
	PDF Map Available (239k): Map 1 of 1

Mansfield Hollow Lake Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

2,012 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Mansfield, Chaplin, etc.
	6 PDF Maps Available (425k to 976k): Map 1 of 6 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6

Mansfield State-Leased Field Trial Area Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

300 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Mansfield Access via Old Windham Rd, North Windham side. Shooting and non-shooting field trial area. Area closed to hunting during field trial events.
	PDF Map Available (469k): Map 1 of 1

MDC - Greenwoods Pond Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

400 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey)
	Town(s): New Hartford
	PDF Map Available (227k): Map 1 of 1

Meriden Rod & Gun Club Permit-Required Area

1,364 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Meriden, Cheshire Permits available at Fishing Factory II, 1426 Meriden-Waterbury Road (Rte. 322), Milldale, (860) 621-8145.
	PDF Map Available (309k): Map 1 of 1

Natchaug State Forest

13,454 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Eastford, etc.
	9 PDF Maps Available (448k to 593k): Map 1 of 9 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7 Map 8 Map 9

Nathan Hale State Forest Mgmt. Area

1,455 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #15, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Andover, Coventry A daily permit is no longer required on this area.
	PDF Map Available (252k): Map 1 of 1

Naugatuck State Forest

4,295 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #9, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Oxford, Beacon Falls, etc. The Great Hill Block is a Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area.
	5 PDF Maps Available (86k to 453k): Map 1 of 5 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5

Norwich Fish & Game Assoc. (South) Permit-Required Area

780 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Norwich Permits available at Fitchville Auto Center, 188 Fitchville Rd, Bozrah, CT: 860-887-5420.
	PDF Map Available (383k): Map 1 of 1

NU - Maromas Coop WMA Permit-Required Area

1,400 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #53, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Middletown North and south of Aircraft Road, and south of River Road (2 parcels). Leased from Northeast Utilities. Permit required, permits available at Fishin Factory III, 238 East Main St, Middletown, (860) 344-9139 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY. Land parcels may be subject to change. Standard yellow signs indicate areas open to hunting.
	2 PDF Maps Available (208k to 245k): Map 1 of 2 Map 2

NU-Skiff Mtn. Coop WMA Permit-Required Area

710 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #54, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Sharon Sharon (east and west of Skiff Mtn. Road). Leased from Northeast Utilities. Permits available at Backcountry Outfitters, 5 Bridge St., Kent, (860)927-3377.
	PDF Map Available (238k): Map 1 of 1

Nye Holman State Forest

786 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #15, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Tolland, etc. The section adjacent to the field archery range in Tolland is closed to all firearms hunting and designated as a Bow only area.
	3 PDF Maps Available (440k to 1531k): Map 1 of 3 Map 2 Map 3

Pachaug State Forest

25,135 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Voluntown, etc. Parcel between Rte 49 and 165 in Voluntown is closed to all firearms hunting and designated as Deer Bowhunting Only. Other sections as posted.
	12 PDF Maps Available (194k to 558k): Map 1 of 12 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7 Map 8 Map 9 Map 10 Map 11 Map 12

Pachaug State Forest

25,135 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Voluntown, etc
	12 PDF Maps Available (194k to 558k): Map 1 of 12 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7 Map 8 Map 9 Map 10 Map 11 Map 12

Pease Brook WMA

206 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Lebanon Area closed to hunting during field trial events.
	PDF Map Available (166k): Map 1 of 1

Quinebaug River WMA

1,646 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Canterbury, Plainfield Portions of this area are open to bowhunting only.
	2 PDF Maps Available (182k to 198k): Map 1 of 2 Map 2

Quinnipiac River State Park Permit-Required Area Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

342 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): North Haven Access from Banton Street. Permits not needed before third Saturday in October or after first Saturday in December. Permits are available at Uncle B's Bait & Tackle, 854 South Colony Rd., Wallingford, CT, (203)294-1180. A daily permit is not required to archery hunt deer or turkey or firearms hunt turkey on this area.
	PDF Map Available (k): Map 1 of 1

Robbins Swamp WMA

1,569 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Canaan
	3 PDF Maps Available (219k to 223k): Map 1 of 3 Map 2 Map 3

Rose Hill WMA

634 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Preston, Ledyard East of Rte. 117, south of Rte. 2 to Thomas Rd. No target or trap shooting.

Scantic River State Park Permit-Required Area Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

589 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey)
	Town(s): East Windsor, etc. Three parcels open to bowhunting for deer or turkey. Two of the three parcels open for small game, waterfowl and spring turkey hunting. From the third Saturday in October through the first Saturday in December, a daily permit for the East Windsor/Enfield Permit-Required Area is required to hunt small game and waterfowl.
	4 PDF Maps Available (117k to 183k): Map 1 of 4 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4

Seymour Fish & Game Club Permit-Required Area

117 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Oxford Daily Permits are available at the Oxford Town Hall, (203)888-2543, Monday-Thursday ONLY.
	PDF Map Available (449k): Map 1 of 1

Shenipsit State Forest

7,583 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Stafford, etc.
	8 PDF Maps Available (391k to 518k): Map 1 of 8 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7 Map 8

Simsbury WMA Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

223 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Simsbury
	2 PDF Maps Available (196k to 213k): Map 1 of 2 Map 2

Spignesi WMA

469 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Scotland Previously called Pudding Hill WMA. East and west of Rte. 97, north of Rte. 14. Includes 153 acres of private land under public hunting easement.
	PDF Map Available (408k): Map 1 of 1

Sprague Rod & Gun Club Permit-Required Area

240 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Franklin, Sprague, etc. Permit available at Sprague Town Clerk, Sprague. (860) 822-3001 or at Buzz's Hair Care, 146 High Street, Baltic, (860) 822-8100.
	PDF Map Available (386k): Map 1 of 1

Suffield Sportsmen's Assoc. Permit-Required Area

1,164 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Suffield, East Granby From North Street, Windsor Locks, north to Massachusetts state line, east to the Connecticut River, and south to Russel Road, East Granby. Permits available at Suffield Hardware, 114 Mountain Road (Rte. 168), Suffield, (860) 668-0268.
	7 PDF Maps Available (188k to 344k): Map 1 of 7 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7

Suffield WMA

195 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant
	Town(s): Suffield
	PDF Map Available (182k): Map 1 of 1

Sugarbrook Field Trial Area

200 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Plainfield Located 2 miles east of Rte. 14/Rte. 14A junction. Shooting and non-shooting field trial area. Area closed to hunting during field trial events.

Thomaston Dam Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

850 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Thomaston, Harwinton, etc. Open to hunting through cooperation of the Army Corps of Engineers. Firearms hunting limited to shotgun ammunition only. Waterforwl or small game hunting prohibited between March 30th and the 3rd Saturday in October. Target or trap shooting is prohibited. THIS AREA CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Wallingford Town Owned Area Permit-Required Area

840 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Wallingford Hunting permitted on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Thanksgiving Day from the third Saturday in October through the last day in February. Permits available at Uncle B's Bait & Tackle, 854 South Colony Rd., Wallingford, CT, (203)294-1180.
	3 PDF Maps Available (0k to 0k): Map 1 of 3 Map 2 Map 3

Wangunk Meadows

637 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, Deer Lottery Area #11, No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Portland
	PDF Map Available (612k): Map 1 of 1

West Thompson Dam

1,950 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey, Muzzleloader Deer, No-Lottery Deer (A-Season), No-Lottery Deer (B-Season)
	Town(s): Thompson

Woodstock Landowners Permit-Required Area

1,356 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Pheasant, Small Game, Waterfowl
	Town(s): Woodstock Rte. 171 from West to South Woodstock and Rte. 169 from South to North Woodstock. Permits available at Woodstock Valley Country Store, 1484 Rte. 171, Woodstock, (860) 974-1639.
	7 PDF Maps Available (172k to 921k): Map 1 of 7 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7