The Constitution State is home to a variety of natural resources and a surprising amount of pursuits for sportsmen and women. With an extremely diverse landscape spanning from the coastline along the Long Island sound, to the rolling hills in the north and west, Connecticut provides an abundance of chances to explore the outdoors and engage in hunting, angling, trapping, and recreational shooting. Iconic species found in the Constitution State include whitetail deer, wild turkeys, waterfowl, and various small game such as coyotes and rabbits.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Connecticut, please contact:
Connecticut State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Representative
Joe Courtney
Representative
John Larson
Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Senator
Cathy Osten
Representative
Patrick Boyd
News Alerts
Jun 10 2024
Connecticut Adjourns and Sin Tax Dies on the Vine
Why It Matters: Introduced on February 14, 2024, Connecticut House Bill 5114 (HB 5114)...
Jun 05 2023
Connecticut: Missed Opportunity to Manage State’s Black Bears
Why It Matters: The management of black bears – or lack thereof – in...
Mar 20 2023
CT Considers Instituting Black Bear Hunting Lottery
Why It Matters: Bear hunting is an effective wildlife management practice relied on by...
Jan 17 2023
It May Be Winter But Legislatures Are Heating Up Across the Northeast
Why It Matters: With the new year kicked off, legislatures across the nation are...
Oct 11 2022
Fall Trout Stocking Underway Across the Northeast
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies are instrumental in setting the frameworks...
Mar 08 2021
Ignoring Decades of Sound Science – Connecticut’s “Big 6” African Species Import Ban
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesOn March 3, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Jan 25 2021
New York, Connecticut Bills Ignore African Self-Determination
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorAfrican species trophy import bans have recently...
Jan 18 2021
Connecticut Caucus Promotes Access, Opportunity in Meeting with Department
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn January 11, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Jan 11 2021
Yet Another Disappointing Report from the CT Governor’s Council on Climate Change
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn January 6, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Dec 14 2020
Northeastern Caucuses are Gearing Up for 2021
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorThroughout the northeast region, state legislative sportsmen's...
Oct 26 2020
CSF Joins Sign-On Letter Opposing “Pro-forestation” Approach in Connecticut
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn October 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Jun 15 2020
Northeast: 2020 Regional Update
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorThe 2020 legislative sessions throughout the northeast...
Apr 06 2020
Connecticut: Activity on Sportsmen’s Policies from Start to Finish
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorIn light of the actions being taken by...
Mar 30 2020
Connecticut: Caucus Coordinates Angling Opportunity with Governor’s Office
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn March 24, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont...
Mar 23 2020
Northeast: No Better Time to Buy Your Licenses
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorAmidst our nation’s current battle with COVID-19,...
Mar 09 2020
Connecticut: Caucus Meeting Draws Discussion on Ammunition Excise Tax
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn March 4, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Mar 02 2020
Connecticut: Caucus Meeting Held to Discuss Future Events and Sportsmen’s-Related Policies
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn February 19, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Mar 02 2020
Connecticut: Bill Poses to Implement 35% Excise Tax on Ammunition to Fund Gun Violence Prevention
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn February 27, the Connecticut Joint Committee...
Feb 24 2020
Connecticut: “Big Six African Species” Ban Threatens Legal Hunting Activities
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn February 21, the Connecticut Joint Committee on...
Jan 27 2020
Connecticut: Caucus Prepares for Wild Game Meat Tasting Reception
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn January 22, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Jan 13 2020
Connecticut: Caucus Gathers for First Meeting of 2020
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn January 8, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Jul 15 2019
Connecticut: Session Ends with Success for Sportsmen
Contact: Joseph Mullin, New England States CoordinatorThe 2019 regular sessions in Connecticut came to...
Jun 10 2019
Connecticut: CSF Prevents Anti-Sportsmen Legislation as Sessions Adjourn
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn June 5, regular sessions adjourned for the...
May 28 2019
Connecticut: CSF, Conservation Partners Submit Opposition Letter to Governor on Trophy Import Ban
By Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn May 24, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Apr 22 2019
Northeast: CSF Hosts Luncheon for State Fish and Wildlife Agency Directors
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesOn April 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Apr 08 2019
Connecticut: Caucus Game-Meat Tasting Reception Highlights Sportsmen’s Contributions
By Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn April 2, the bipartisan and bicameral Connecticut...
Mar 25 2019
Connecticut: Sportsmen Gather for Day at the Capitol
By Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn March 15, Connecticut’s Legislative Office Building was...
Feb 04 2019
Connecticut: Sportsmen’s Caucus Discusses Sportsmen’s Priorities at Second Meeting
By Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn January 25, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) New...
Jan 14 2019
Connecticut: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Organizational Meeting
By Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn January 10, members of the Connecticut Legislative...
Jun 15 2018
Connecticut: Sunday Hunting Bill Signed into Law
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesOn June 14, HB 5360 (Environmental Quality and...
Jun 08 2018
Connecticut: Sunday Hunting Bill on Governor’s Desk
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesOn June 1, HB 5360 was sent to...
May 17 2018
Connecticut: Caucus Members and Partners Rally to Stop Hunting Closure Bill
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesLast week, the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned their...
Aug 02 2017
Congressional Staffers Join Sportsmen’s Community for Annual Shooting Sports Competition
On August 1, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) staffers kicked off August Recess by joining...
Jul 09 2015
Connecticut Sunday Hunting Bill Signed into Law
On July 2, HB 6034, championed throughout the process by the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Jun 03 2015
Sunday Hunting Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk in Connecticut
On June 3, the Connecticut Senate approved legislation that would allow Sunday archery hunting...
Oct 30 2014
CSF Hosts Policy Discussion and Reception in Connecticut
On Sunday, October 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy discussion and...
Jul 24 2013
Northeast: Four States Advance Legislation on the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact
Despite the strong tradition of ethics that the vast majority of hunter and anglers...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
“No-Net-Loss” of public lands has become increasingly important to ensure access to...
Introduction Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of...
One important tool for protecting fish and wildlife habitat is a state-level...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
Certain states have sought to restrict the importation of legally harvested game...
Preemption is the process where a higher level of government revokes the...
A standard capacity magazine generally means any detachable ammunition feeding device that...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
Connecticut: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Connecticut: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Connecticut
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Connecticut
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Connecticut
Annual spending by Connecticut sportsmen and women and women is more than the cash...
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