Seasonal Hunting Information

Hunting Season FAQ

Hunting Season:

September 15 – December 31

Note: Hunting is not allowed anywhere in Connecticut on Sundays, so if you are concerned, that is the best day to hike. A few simple precautions to take are:

♦ Since the deer are “white-tailed”, avoid wearing white when in the woods during hunting season.

♦ Wear something blaze orange. Also if you have a dog, tie something brightly colored around their neck. Blaze orange vests are also available for dogs.

♦ Hike midday since hunters are normally out early morning or late afternoon.

♦ Hunters in TBV are required to park in the Permit Parking Area (inside the gate). If you see a vehicle parked there then you know someone is hunting.

♦ The TBV hunting area is on the west side. Over half of TBV and all of Crow Hill and Jump Hill (700 acres) are outside the hunting area. There are hunting-free trails from all of the access points.

♦ All other Aspetuck Land Trust preserves are hunting-free.

Spring Turkey Hunting (Shotgun/Archery) will be in progress in portions of Trout Brook Valley from April 24, 2013 until May 25, 2013. Junior Hunting Training Days are April 13 & April 20th.