Bowhunter education and trapping courses are a minimum of 6 hours and usually involve a full day of instruction. Does Connecticut offer an on-line Internet-based course? Completion of an on-line course also involves in-person instruction, bow or firearms handling exercises in field situations, and live fire. Do I have to pay a fee for hunting and trapping classes? There are no fees for most classes or instructional materials, except for one of the options for the online firearms self-study course as well as the online bow course.
Can I bring someone else along to accompany me in class? Parents and guardians are encouraged to take the courses with their children. How will the course accommodate such difficulties with learning? At the beginning of all courses, the instructors ask who in the class may have learning difficulties and they will provide one-on-one assistance with assignments and exams.
How old do I have to be to take the hunter education course? Ten 10 years old, with written permission from a parent or guardian. A student must be at least ten 10 years old or reach the age of 10 by the end of the class. I am on active duty with the armed services in Connecticut.
What do I need to obtain a resident firearms hunting license? Do I have to take the course? You will need a Certificate of Completion for a hunter education course from Connecticut, from your home state, or have held a resident hunting license in another state during the past five years, or the equivalent from another country.
If you do not possess a Certificate of Completion, you must complete the appropriate course for the license you seek to obtain the Certificate of Completion. Also, any active, full time member of the U. Proof of full time membership during calendar year must be carried while using the license. What equipment do I need to bring to a firearms hunter education class? For example, must I bring a firearm or ammo? Students should bring a pencil or pen, eye and ear protection, and a notepad to firearms hunter education courses.
For full day classes students should bring a lunch or be prepared to obtain lunch if it is available from a nearby food service vendor. Will I shoot a gun or a bow in the course? In the firearms hunter education courses, every student must complete live fire with a. Who teaches the courses? Certified volunteer instructors with substantial experience in hunting and who are dedicated to sharing their skills and knowledge to promote safe hunting.
How long will it take after completing a class to receive the certificate needed for licensing? What should I do if I can't find or if I have lost my original hunter education certificate? Print the document, even if you have not purchased anything.
You may also visit a vendor or select DEEP office to reprint your license. Will Connecticut accept any hunter education certificate issued in any other state? Yes, as long as it is an equivalent, state-issued certificate.
What are the most common causes of hunting related shooting incidents in Connecticut? The most common causes of hunting related incidents in Connecticut and elsewhere are the following:. Hunting is a safe sport. Help keep it safe by following these fundamental rules for safe gun handling:.
What are some of the most common hunting related violations? The most common hunting related violations are:. What should I do when I see another hunter while out hunting? You should never assume that another hunter is aware of your presence when you are hunting.
As soon as you spot another hunter you should say immediately "hunter present" or something similar; and say it loud enough to get the other hunter's attention. Do the following: 1 keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger off the trigger; and 2 let the law enforcement officer determine what you will do next. Do not attempt to unload the firearm by opening the action or removing the magazine, if so equipped.
Let the officer take control of the situation. Is it legal to use a tree stand on state property? The construction of permanent of tree stands involving damage to a tree or shrub is prohibited. The use of portable tree stands is permissible. Hunters who use tree stands should always wear a full-body safety harness or fall arrest system to help prevent injuries. Leaving any personal property unattended is not recommended. The Wildlife and Forestry Divisions advise hunters to remove tree stands from all state properties at the end of the deer hunting season every year.
Does the foot rule apply to bowhunting? The safety buffer of feet only applies to hunting with firearms or carrying of a loaded firearm when a reasonable person would conclude that the individual was engaged in hunting.
Does the foot rule apply to use of an air rifle BB or pellet gun? Air rifles are defined as firearms under state law. What are the rules for wearing hunter orange clothing in Connecticut? With some exceptions, all hunters must wear hunter orange fluorescent orange from September 1 through the last day in February.
What is the specific requirement for wearing fluorescent orange when hunting in Connecticut? When fluorescent orange is required, the hunter must wear an article of clothing that has square inches of fluorescent orange material visible above the waist and visible from all sides.
Camouflage fluorescent orange is permitted as long as it satisfies the above requirements. Hunters are encouraged to wear a fluorescent cap as an additional safety measure.
Who is exempt from the fluorescent orange requirement? Bowhunters are exempt from the square inches of fluorescent orange requirement except during the firearms and muzzleloader deer seasons. In addition, on private lands only in Zones 11 and 12 during shotgun and muzzleloader firearms deer hunting seasons, bowhunters may remove fluorescent clothing while in a treestand at least 10 feet off the ground.
Also exempt are: archery and firearms turkey hunters, waterfowl hunters while hunting from boats, duck blinds and other stationary positions, crow hunters while hunting from blinds and other stationary positions, raccoon and opossum hunters when hunting during night time, and landowners while hunting on their own property. Do I have to wear square inches of fluorescent orange when hunting on my own land? Landowners while hunting on their own property are exempt. Family members, however, are still required to wear square inches of fluorescent orange when hunting on these properties.
Do I have to wear square inches of fluorescent orange when hunting turkeys? However, turkey hunters are strongly urged to wear fluorescent orange clothing when walking to and from their hunting site and also to place their harvested turkey into a fluorescent orange bag for safe removal from the hunting site. Additionally, turkey hunters who use a ground blind are strongly urged to place a fluorescent orange ribbon atop the blind or on a nearby tree to alert other turkey hunters of their presence.
Where can I go to practice my shooting skills? The Nye Holman Archery Range provides opportunity for archery shooting practice. These shooting ranges are open for limited hours and may require reservations or a fee. Many private sportsmen's clubs, which are located throughout the state, have private ranges that are available for a fee to members and guests.
Is it legal to conduct target practice on state land? Target practice is only authorized at designated state-owned ranges. Is it legal to conduct target practice on private property? However, the shooter must consult local regulations which may prohibit discharge of firearms within the town's limits. Additionally, the location of the property for target shooting must satisfy concerns for down range safety.
Also, if local regulations allow target practice, and the property satisfies concerns for down range safety, noise from gunfire may disturb neighbors.
To help prevent alarm and misunderstanding, notify neighbors and also local law enforcement officials when and where the target practice will occur. Enter search terms. Print This Page. Agency filings affecting this section. Recreational target shooting is the use of a firearm or bow and arrow on targets and the sighting in of rifles or other firearms on department-managed lands.
Whenever you venture out on public lands, you should follow outdoor ethics to preserve the great outdoors for future generations. Do your part to keep public lands clean and prevent the spread of invasive species. Practice proper rifle and archery safety. Treat every gun as if it is loaded. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until your sights are on the target and you are ready to shoot. Make sure to never dry-fire a bow, use proper arrows that you store in a quiver and stay alert around broadheads.
Protect yourself by wearing safety equipment. Always wear proper hearing protection and safety glasses. When target shooting, always use appropriate targets and backstops.
In addition, wear hunter orange when required. Please help preserve our heritage. Treat cultural sites with respect. Do not touch petroglyphs or remove artifacts. Report crimes to resources including vandalism, dumping and suspicious activity at Learn more about recreation on your public lands.
Skip to main navigation Skip to main content. Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting The Bureau of Land Management provides opportunities to hunt, fish and engage in shooting sports activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner that promote marksmanship, public safety, hunter education, competition and lawful hunting.
Please follow this guidance during your recreational shooting experience: Never shoot from or over any road or highway. Always use a safe backdrop. Glass and exploding targets are prohibited in some states. Do not use plastic pellets, tracer rounds, exploding rounds, or steel-core rounds. Do not attach targets to plants or place targets against rocks, plants, or solid objects. It is illegal to deface or destroy trees, signs, outbuildings, or other objects on federal lands.
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