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Connecticut Legal Hunting Hours (2026)
Info: In Connecticut, deer hunting hours run from 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset, and small game hours from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026
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