Connecticut Deer Season 2026
Connecticut deer season dates start with Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Connecticut's listed 2026 firearm deer season runs Nov 1-Dec 31, 2026.
Lottery Archery-Only White-tailed Deer opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
Lottery Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Connecticut DEEP.
Deer
20 listed rowsWhite-tailed Deer
Archery
Deer Archery Season.
Zone: Private Land (Zones 11 and 12)
White-tailed Deer
Lottery Archery-Only
Deer Lottery - Archery-Only Lottery.
White-tailed Deer
Lottery Archery
Deer Lottery - Archery-Only Lottery.
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Deer Archery Season.
Zone: Private Land (All Zones)
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Deer Archery Season. Two segments: Sep 15 - Nov 17 and Dec 23 - Dec 31.
Zone: State Land
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Deer Archery Season.
Zone: State Land Bowhunting Only Areas
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Deer Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver - Landowner season.
Zone: Landowner
White-tailed Deer
Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver - Landowner
Deer Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver Landowner Season.
Zone: Landowner
White-tailed Deer
Youth/Junior
Junior Deer Training Day. Excluding Sunday on state land.
White-tailed Deer
Youth
Junior Deer Training Days. Excludes Sunday on state land.
White-tailed Deer
Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver
Deer Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver Season.
Zone: Private Lands
White-tailed Deer
Shotgun - No Lottery
Deer Shotgun - State Controlled Areas, No Lottery Season.
Zone: State Controlled Areas
White-tailed Deer
Lottery A Season
Deer Lottery - State Land Lottery 'A' Season.
Zone: State Land
White-tailed Deer
Lottery Regular Season
Deer Lottery - State Land Lottery Regular Season.
Zone: State Land
White-tailed Deer
Lottery Firearm
Deer Lottery - State Land Lottery Regular Season.
Zone: State Land
White-tailed Deer
Lottery Firearm
Deer Lottery - State Land Lottery 'A' Season.
Zone: State Land
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Deer Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver.
Zone: Private Lands
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Deer Shotgun - State Controlled Areas, No Lottery Season.
Zone: State Controlled Areas - No Lottery
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Deer Muzzleloader season.
Zone: Private Land
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Deer Muzzleloader season.
Zone: State Land
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Connecticut Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Connecticut?
January 1, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Connecticut — archery white-tailed deer runs Jan 1-31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Connecticut DEEP.
What are the 2026 deer season dates in Connecticut?
Connecticut lists 20 deer season windows: Archery White-tailed Deer (Jan 1-31, 2026); Lottery Archery-Only White-tailed Deer (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Lottery Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer (Nov 1-Dec 31, 2026); Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver - Landowner White-tailed Deer (Nov 1-Dec 31, 2026); and more. Always verify against Connecticut DEEP before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Connecticut?
Yes — Connecticut lists separate deer seasons for Archery White-tailed Deer, Lottery Archery-Only White-tailed Deer, Lottery Archery White-tailed Deer, Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer, Shotgun/Rifle/Revolver - Landowner White-tailed Deer, Youth/Junior White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Connecticut DEEP.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Connecticut DEEP.