Hunting Bag Limits
What Are the Bag Limits for Hunting in Connecticut?
Planning to hunt mergansers, deer, or turkeys this season? It’s essential to know the bag limits for each species to stay in compliance with Connecticut’s hunting regulations.
Bag limits help maintain healthy wildlife populations and ensure sustainable hunting practices. Be sure to check limits before each hunt, as they can vary by species, season, and hunting zone.
Here’s a quick overview:
| Species | Limits |
|---|---|
| Deer | 2 either sex, 2 antlerless (4 total) Additional 1 either-sex and 1 antlerless (January 1-31 private land only) |
| Additional 1 either-sex and 1 antlerless (January 1-31 private land only) | |
| Turkey | 5 bearded birds (spring) 2 either-sex (fall bowhunting) 3 either-sex (fall firearms) |
| Pheasant | 2 per day (10 for the season) |
| Chukar and Hungarian Partridge | 2 per day (10 for the season) |
| Quail | 2 per day (10 for the season) |
| Ruffed Grouse | 1 per day (8 for the season) |
| Gray Squirrel | 8 per day (40 for the season) |
| Cottontail Rabbit | 3 per day (25 for the season) |
| European Hare | 1 per day (10 for the season) |
| Snowshoe Hare | 2 per day (10 for the season) |
| Woodchuck | No limit |
| Duck & Merganser | 6 per day (18 in possession) |
| Coots | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Scaup | 1-2 per day; 3 or 6 in possession (depending on the season dates) |
| Canada Geese | 2, 3, or 15 per day; 6, 9, 15 in possession (depending on the season dates) |
| Snow Geese | 25 per day (no season limit) |
| Brant | 1 per day (3 in possession) |
| Snipe | 8 per day (24 in possession) |
| Rail | 25 per day and 75 in possession (Virginia & Sora Rails) 10 per day and 30 in possession (Clapper and King Rails) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Coyote | No limit |
