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Hunting

At Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

From mid-September through the winter months, the refuge operates hunting programs for turkey, deer and waterfowl at various units. In addition to State of Connecticut hunting requirements, there are special hunting regulations in effect at the refuge. Every hunter is required to have a signed hunt brochure/map while on the refuge engaged in this activity. 

Hunting opportunities are available at SALT MEADOW (Westbrook), the NORWALK ISLANDS (Norwalk), GREAT MEADOWS (Stratford) and CALF ISLAND (Greenwich). Download hunt brochures/maps for these units below.

ALL Hunt Brochures for McKinney NWR

We also manage hunting and other activities at the GREAT THICKET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE in southeastern Connecticut. The hunt brochure/map for the Al Harvey Road parcel of Great Thicket is available here.

 

Salt Meadow Hunting Brochure and PermitPDF0 BFebruary 7, 2024
Norwalk Islands Hunting Brochure and PermitPDF0 BNovember 23, 2021
Great Meadows Hunting Brochure and PermitPDF0 BNovember 23, 2021
Calf Island Hunting Brochure and PermitPDF0 BNovember 23, 2021
Great Thicket Hunting Brochure and PermitPDF0 BAugust 19, 2022

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A group of people hiking through the forest at Salt Meadow.
Hiking
Two visitors watch wildlife through binoculars and scope
Wildlife watching
A photographer focuses his camera on a bird that he sees near the salt marsh.
Photography
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
733 Old Clinton Road
Westbrook, CT 06498-1760
Get directions
860-399-2513
shaun_roche@fws.gov

Refuge Headquarters is located at the Salt Meadow Unit: 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 Fax: 860-399-2515