Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-49-1. TrainingThe training of hunting dogs shall be permitted in the field at any time except as provided in section 26-66-3 (i), provided due care shall be exercised to avoid injury to any protected wildlife. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-49-2. Hunting Dog Training Areas(a) The size of the area where dog training is permitted shall be not more than 300 acres; however, the area where the shooting of birds will be permitted in connection with dog training shall be not…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-50-1. (Repealed) Repealed October 1, 1984. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-50 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-50

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-51-1. (Repealed) Repealed October 1, 1983. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-51 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-51

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-51-2. Field dog trials at which birds or quadrupeds are not shotField dog trials at which birds or quadrupeds are not shot are subject to the following:(a) Due care shall be exercised to avoid injury to any protected wildlife.(b) I…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-52-1. Permits for Shooting Birds Liberated at Field Dog TrialsThe commissioner will issue permits for field dog trials at which birds may be shot subject to the following regulations: (a) Birds may be shot at all field dog training…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-54-1. Wildlife pen specifications(a) Any bird or quadruped possessed under the provisions of section 26-54 or 26-55 of the General Statutes shall be cared for and held in pens conforming to specifications established by the departm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-55-1. Importation, transportation or liberation of live fish or live fish eggsNo person, firm or corporation shall import into this state, transport for the purpose of liberation within this state or liberate into the waters of thi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-55-2. (Repealed) Repealed March 5, 2012. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-55 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-55

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-55-3. Possession of Salamanders and Turtles(a) No person shall possess in excess of three (3) Spotted Salamanders, (Ambystoma maculatum), at any time. (b) No person shall possess in excess of three (3) Marbled Salamanders, (Ambysto…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-55-4. Importation and possession of deer, moose, and elk carcasses and parts(a) No person shall import or possess whole carcasses or parts thereof of any deer, moose, or elk from wild or captive herds from other states or Canadian …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-55-5. Possession of nuisance aquatic invertebrates(a) The importation, introduction into the state, possession or liberation therein of live specimens or eggs of the following species, genera or families of aquatic invertebrates is…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-55-6. Importation, possession or liberation of wild birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates(a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) \"Aquarium\" means a facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-55-7. Importation, transportation or liberation of butterflies(a) No person, firm or corporation shall import into this state, transport for the purpose of liberation within this state or liberate butterflies, in any life stage. (b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-57-1. Permits for the transportation and disposal of deer carcasses by highway departments (Repealed) Repealed July 7, 2016.(Effective November 1, 1988; Repealed July 7, 2016) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-57 AUTHORITY: Conn. Ge…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-57-2. Permits for the transportation and disposal of vehicle killed deer, moose or black bear(a) No person shall transport a deer, moose or black bear killed or seriously wounded as the result of a collision with a motor vehicle wi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-59-1. Permits for tanning, curing or mounting wild birds and wild quadrupeds(a) No permit shall be required for the tanning, curing or mounting of game birds, wild quadrupeds, reptiles or amphibians legally acquired during the open…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-59-2. Receipt of raw furs by taxidermistsAny person who is licensed as a taxidermist under section 26-58 of the General Statutes and receives the untagged raw fur or carcass of any quadruped listed in section 26-66-5 (d) of the Reg…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-1. Behavior and Actions of Hunters(a) The method of taking wild birds and wild mammals by hunting shall be restricted to firearms, high velocity air guns using a single ball or pellet type projectile, and compound, long or recur…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-10. Birds. Open coastal waters beyond outer harbor limitsThe definition of \"open coastal waters beyond outer harbor limits\" for the purpose of hunting migratory waterfowl in Connecticut shall be all coastal waters and all wate…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-11. Wildlife management study areasOn areas designated by posting as Wildlife Management Study Areas, hunters and others using the area shall be required to observe the following, when so indicated by posting: (a) Enter and leav…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-12. Wild Turkey Seasons, Bag Limits, Firearms, Ammunition, Archery Equipment, Methods, Permits, Tags and Reporting(a) Season and bag limit:(1) Spring Season. In such areas of the state as designated by the commissioner and liste…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-13. Seasons, bag limits, and methods for taking amphibians(a) There shall be no open season for taking Jefferson Salamanders, (Ambystoma jeffersonianum), Blue-spotted Salamanders, (Ambystoma laterale), Tremblay's Salamanders, (A…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-14. Seasons, Bag Limits, and Methods for Taking Reptiles(a) There shall be no open season for taking Bog Turtles, (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), Wood Turtles, (Glyptemys insculpta), Diamondback Terrapins, (Malaclemys terrapin), Easte…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-15. GuideFor purposes of regulations promulgated under Section 26-66 and Section 26-86a of the general statutes, \"guide\" means the applicable annual Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide issued by the Commissioner of the Depa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-2. State-owned, State-leased, and Permit-required Hunting Areas; Weapons(a) Any rifle or handgun using centerfire ammunition may not be used to hunt on state-owned land. Any rifle or handgun that uses rim fire ammunition larger …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-3. Open Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits for Upland Game Birds and MammalsThe following seasons are subject to the closures provided in subsection (i) of this section: (a) The open season for taking chukar partridge and Hungarian …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-4. Wild Fowl and Shore BirdsThe open season daily bag limit and possession limit for migratory game birds and the method of taking such game birds shall be the same as the open season, daily bag limit, possession limit and metho…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-5. Trapping. General(a) Furbearing animals may be taken by deadfall, box trap, live trap, unpadded metal traps not having a spread or opening greater than 5 3/4 inches or padded metal traps not having a spread or opening greater…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-6. Trapping on state-owned landIn addition to the regulations in subsections (a) to (d) inclusive of section 26-66-5, the following regulations are in effect: (a) Definitions: As used in this section: (1) \"Commissioner\" means …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-7. Seasons and bag limits for trapping furbearing animals(a) There shall be no daily or season bag limit for trapping any species of fur-bearing animal for which an open trapping season is provided, except that the otter season …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-8. Sale of game (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1990; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-66 AUTHORITY: Conn.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-66-9. (Repealed) Repealed September 15, 1976. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-66 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-66

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-1. Definitions(a) For the purposes of sections 26-67e-1 to 26-67e-18, inclusive of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Bate” means an attempt to fly a raptor while tethered;(2) “Cable band” means a non-reusable,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-10. Equipment(a) No resident of Connecticut shall be issued a falconry permit unless the commissioner or his designee has inspected and certified that the falconer is in possession of the following equipment: (1) At least 1 glo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-11. Transportation and temporary holding requirements(a) Transportation. A raptor shall be transported within an enclosure that provides protection from extreme temperatures, wind and excessive disturbance, and equipped with on…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-12. Temporary custody of raptors(a) A falconer may, for not more than 120 consecutive days, place a raptor under the temporary care of another falconer provided that the temporary care provider: (1) Holds a valid falconry permi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-13. Approved raptor species(a) The following species of raptors may be used for falconry in Connecticut: (1) Any wild raptor of the subfamilies Falconinae or Accipitrinae that is legal to possess for falconry as defined under 5…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-14. Notification requirements(a) A falconer shall submit a written request to and receive approval from the commissioner before release of a raptor into the wild. (b) Any person holding a falconry permit pursuant to section 26-…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-15. Banding requirements; microchips(a) A falconer shall not possess a wild raptor unless the bird is banded with a cable band, or the falconer holds an exemption pursuant to subsection (g) of this section. (b) A falconer shall…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-16. Record keeping and reporting(a) A falconer shall maintain complete and accurate records for each raptor that identify: (1) the species, sex, age, and lineage;(2) the date of acquisition;(3) the date of the death, loss, rele…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-17. Hunting requirements(a) Hunting or training of a falconry bird shall only take place on: (1) State-owned or managed lands identified by the commissioner as open to hunting; or,(2) private land, provided that the falconer ha…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-18. Other requirements(a) Any person who is issued a falconry permit may retain, transfer or exchange feathers with falconers, migratory bird wildlife rehabilitators or propagators for imping purposes provided; (1) The feathers…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-2. General requirements(a) No person shall engage in falconry or possess a raptor identified in section 26-67e-13 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for the purpose of falconry in the state of Connecticut without …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-3. Application for a permit; renewal of a permit(a) Any resident applying for a falconry permit shall: (1) Submit a complete application on a form prescribed by the commissioner;(2) submit the fee specified in section 26-67e-5(…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-4. Permit duration and revocation(a) The duration of a falconry permit shall be three years, beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30. (b) The commissioner may at any time revoke, in accordance with the provisions of the Unifo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-5. Permit fees(a) The fee for an apprentice, general or master class permit shall be: (1) $220.00 for the initial permit or for a permit that has lapsed or has been revoked; and (2) $190.00 for the renewal of a current permit.(…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-6. Classes of permits(a) There shall be four classes of falconry permits: Apprentice, general, and master; and non-resident. (b) Apprentice class. (1) The commissioner may issue an apprentice class permit to any resident who me…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-7. Sponsorship requirements(a) Any person who would like to sponsor an apprentice falconer shall certify, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, that such person: (1) Has a valid master falconry or general falconry permit wi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 26-67e-8. Examination(a) Any resident applying for an apprentice class falconry permit shall successfully complete a written examination administered by the commissioner, or the commissioner’s duly designated agent, prior to submittin…