deer and turkey management zone · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Zone 4B
Connecticut, United States
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About Zone 4B
Zone 4B is a deer and turkey management zone in Connecticut, United States, set by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. It covers about 400 km² (154 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Hartford, about 15 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer and Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 4B
- Area
- 400 km²
- Area (miles)
- 154 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 73 km² of public or protected land inside it, 18% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 67 | 17% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 4.7 | 1% |
| Mansfield town | 1.7 | under 1% |
| Vernon town | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Bolton | 0.2 | under 1% |
| CT Department of Environmental Protection | 0.2 | under 1% |
| CT State | 0.1 | under 1% |
| MANSFIELD, TOWN OF | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Nov 18, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 9, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 4B
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Zone 4B (deer and turkey management zone)?
About 400 km² (154 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 4B?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 73 km² of public or protected land, 18% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone 4B?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Zone 4B?
In the same unit system: Zone 3, Zone 4A, Zone 5 and Zone 9.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Licence: Connecticut DEEP. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The official regulations and maps have the final word.