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Assekonk Swamp WMA

694 Acres

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

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

Beaver Brook State Park Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

401 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey)
	Town(s): Windham
	PDF Map Available (200k): Map 1 of 1

Bigelow Hollow State Park Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

513 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey)
	Town(s): Union, etc.
	PDF Map Available (233k): 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

Harkness Memorial State Park Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

157 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Fall Archery(Deer Only)
	Town(s): Waterford A portion of the park north of Route 213 (former Verkade property) is designated as a Deer Bowhunting Only area. Special access permits are required. Inquire at Park Manager's Office.
	PDF Map Available (160k): Map 1 of 1

Killingly Pond State Park

174 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Killingly
	PDF Map Available (459k): Map 1 of 1

Lebanon Coop Mgmt. Area Permit-Required Area Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

214 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Lebanon, Colchester Hunting only in area located south of Old Route 2 (Norwich Ave.). Area owned by the Dept. of Agriculture and leased for farming. Daily permits required for small game and waterfowl hunting. Permits available at Franklin Swamp WMA, Rte. 32, North Franklin, (860) 642-7239. A daily permit is not required to archery hunt deer or turkey or firearms hunt turkey on this area.
	PDF Map Available (403k): Map 1 of 1

Little River Fish and Wildlife Area Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

49 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Hampton

Lord's Cove WMA

261 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Waterfowl
	Town(s): Lyme Boat access approximately 1/2 mile on Rte. 156 from Rte. 1 to first town landing most commonly used.

Mohegan State Forest

962 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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, etc. Hunting also permitted at the Waldo Tract. Pheasants stocked at Waldo Tract.

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

Nehantic State Forest

4,222 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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 Lyme, Lyme, Salem Some sections within the towns of Salem and Lyme are closed to all firearms hunting. These sections have been designated as Deer Bowhunting only areas.
	5 PDF Maps Available (218k to 280k): Map 1 of 5 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5

Nipmuck State Forest

9,289 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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): Union, etc.
	4 PDF Maps Available (105k to 210k): Map 1 of 4 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4

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

Nott Island Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

347 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Lyme Boat access approximately 1/2 mile on Rte. 156 from Rte. 1 to first town landing most commonly used.
	PDF Map Available (197k): Map 1 of 1

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

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

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

Pomeroy State Park Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

286 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey)
	Town(s): Lebanon
	PDF Map Available (153k): Map 1 of 1

Quaddick State Forest

1,109 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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

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

Red Cedar Lake

577 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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 Also called Mooween State Park.
	PDF Map Available (1140k): Map 1 of 1

Roger Tory Peterson Wildlife Area

504 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Waterfowl
	Town(s): Old Lyme Formerly Great Island. Mouth of Connecticut River. Can be reached by boat only. Take Rte. 156 from Old Lyme, turn right at four corners, after railroad underpass known as Smith's Neck Road. Continue on hard surface to state boat launching site.
	PDF Map Available (188k): Map 1 of 1

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.

Ross Marsh WMA Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

277 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Fall Firearms Turkey
	Town(s): Killingly, Sterling
	PDF Map Available (182k): Map 1 of 1

Ross Pond State Park Designated Deer Bowhunting Only Area

314 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey)
	Town(s): Killingly
	PDF Map Available (254k): Map 1 of 1

Salmon River State Forest

6,980 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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, etc.
	7 PDF Maps Available (161k to 704k): Map 1 of 7 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7

Selden Neck State Park

531 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Waterfowl, Fall Archery(Deer/Turkey), Muzzleloader Deer
	Town(s): Lyme
	PDF Map Available (200k): Map 1 of 1

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

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.

Talbot WMA

504 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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

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

Yale Forest Permit-Required Area

7,700 Acres

	Types of Hunting: Small Game, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, Fall Firearms Turkey, Deer Lottery Area #51
	Town(s): Eastford, Union, Ashford Area open from September 1 through February 28 for small game, waterfowl and turkey hunting by seasonal access permit. Parking passes are also required. Seasonal Permits available at Woodstock Valley Country Store, 1484 Rte. 171, Woodstock, (860) 974-1639.

Zemko Pond WMA

463 Acres

	Types of Hunting: 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): Salem
	PDF Map Available (425k): Map 1 of 1