Senior citizens, mentally retarded, or disabled people can fish or hunt for free. For details check the current Connecticut Angler's Guide and Hunting and Trapping Guide at the town clerk's office. The Book of Trails says hunting is strictly forbidden on public lands in town. However, residents can hunt on private property but must turn in to the state a signed permission slip from the property owner along with the permit application. Hunting seasons vary, with different start and end times depending on the animal.
Bag limits vary.
The latest Hunting and Trapping Guide and the Connecticut Waterfowl Hunting Guide have more details. Copies can be obtained from the town clerk's office. The archery or bowhunting hunting season for deer is Sept. 15 through Nov. 13, and from Dec. 19 to 31 on state and private lands and from Sept. 15 to Dec. 31 on private land only. The fall firearms turkey season is Oct. 20 to Nov. 3, on state or private land. The fall archery turkey season is Sept. 15 to Nov. 13, and Dec. 19 to Dec. 31, on state and private land.