image of the head of a white-tailed deer in a snowy forest
December 13, 2025

White-tailed Deer in Connecticut

James L. Goodwin State Forest
Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Come learn about our neighbors, White-tailed Deer, with a guest-led presentation! Join Paul Colburn, a graduate of the Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Program and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, as he shares with us the history of White-tailed Deer in Connecticut and an overview of White-tailed Deer habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction. Paul will also provide practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our White-tailed Deer population. Free and open to all ages, though geared to ages 12 and up.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/gG8VjxZpCZ 

Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Timing/Details

Program begins at 2:00, running for 1-1.5 hours. Meet in the Discovery Room in the Museum (the white farmhouse).

 

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