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The Daily Insight

Which NSW state forests have deer?

Author

Matthew Barrera

Updated on March 30, 2026

So far in my South East NSW state forest hunts, Glenbog has been the most productive forest. It holds large numbers of Fallow Deer, some Red Deer and Pigs.

Is hunting allowed in Pachaug State Forest?

Large areas of the park are also open to hunting. And the hilly forest makes every hunt interesting, providing plenty of cover for game. You’ll need a Connecticut state hunting license if you plan on hunting in Pachaug State Forest.

Can you hunt in CT State Forest?

Hunting is regulated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as part of its comprehensive wildlife management program. During the appropriate season, hunting is allowed in a limited number of State Parks and many State Forests (see list below).

Can you hunt in state parks in Connecticut?

Hunting does not occur at most state parks. Consult the current Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide or the CT Interactive Hunting Area Map for a listing of state-owned, state-leased, and permit-regulated lands that are open to hunting. All hunters are required to obtain permission from the landowner before hunting.

Where are the most deer in NSW?

In this time period Sambar deer increased their distribution to the north and west from their existing populations in south-eastern NSW and Chital deer increased their distribution from existing populations in the Central West and Western LLS regions of NSW and localised populations are now widely spread across NSW.

Can you hunt on public land in CT?

Most Permit-Required Hunting Areas are open to the public from the third Saturday in October through the last day of February for small game and waterfowl hunting by special permit and are subject to certain restrictions. Hunting during any other period requires landowner permission unless specifically noted as open.

Where can I duck hunt in CT?

The following areas are open for waterfowl hunting….State-owned Waterfowl Hunting Areas.

TownWaterfowl Hunting Area
HaddamHigganum Meadows WMA
HaddamCockaponset State Forestc
HartlandTunxis State Forest
HarwintonRoraback WMA

Can you hunt coyotes in Connecticut?

It is legal to trap and hunt coyotes in Connecticut. There are special provisions for using land sets to trap coyotes on private land from December 1 through January 31. For more information on coyote hunting and trapping seasons, consult the Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.

How many wild deer are in NSW?

In 2020, feral deer species were recorded across 180,443 square kilometres, or 22 per cent, of NSW. This was a significant increase from the feral deer distribution of 138,000 square kilometres recorded in 2016.

Can a farmer shoot a dog on his land Australia?

Animal Welfare Victoria pets director Tracey Marsden said it was law to confine your dog. Farmers can legally shoot a dog on their property if they have reasonable belief the dog is attacking their livestock and is not accompanied by an owner.