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Intro to the state—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.
Summary
Connecticut offers a unique and rewarding hunting experience, nestled amidst its picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and dense forests. Renowned for its diverse wildlife, hunters can pursue a variety of game species, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and waterfowl, all thriving within its varied habitats. The state’s commitment to sustainable hunting practices and wildlife management ensures that these natural resources are preserved for future generations. Additionally, Connecticut's unique mix of suburban and rural areas provides ample opportunities for both novice and seasoned hunters to explore. With access to over 100 state forests and parks, along with vibrant local hunting communities, Connecticut stands as a prime destination for those seeking an exceptional hunting adventure.
Explore HuntsProminent Land Features
Connecticut’s hunting landscapes blend gently rolling farmland, open crop and grass fields, managed brush thickets, and mixed hardwood–pine woodlots. Upland bird preserves are laid out in large blocks of low‐brush cover, idle cropfields, native prairie grasses and intermittent pines, while waterfowl hunts use cornfield and grassfield blinds adjacent to ponds, marshes, and tidal creeks. Deer and turkey hunts rely on strategically placed tree stands or ground blinds along woodland edges, hedgerows, and large tracts of agricultural fields and hay lots. Altogether, these privately managed properties create a diverse mosaic of cover and open ground optimized for a wide variety of game species.
Explore HuntsAmenities
Connecticut upland and waterfowl hunts are offered as day trips on privately managed farmland, brush thickets, open fields, wetlands, and mixed timber tracts. There are no on-site accommodations or sleeping arrangements, as all hunts operate on a day-use basis and hunters return to their own lodging each evening. Field amenities include strategically placed ground blinds, tree stands, and waterfowl blinds adjacent to ponds, marshes, and tidal creeks. Heating and cooling options are not applicable to this day-hunt format. Guided support, field setup, and in-field transportation are provided by outfitters, allowing hunters to focus entirely on their pursuit.
Explore HuntsWe think these three hunts should be at the top of your list:
European-Style Tower Shoot, Lunch Provided
While the majority of our hunts are behind pointing or flushing dogs, tower shoots, or continental shoots, are also very popular at Markover. Twelve stations, or buts, are positioned at various distances surrounding the central tower. Each station, containing 2 shooters, is arranged to keep the visibility of the tower at a bare minimum, if at all.
Birds are released from the central tower, 6-7 at a time, and fly full speed over the tree tops creating an extremely challenging shot for even the most seasoned shooter.
The shooters rotate stations after an equal number of birds have been released so that everyone has an opportunity to shoot at that day's hot stations.
Halfway through the day we break for a hearty lunch at the lodge. Following lunch we head back to the fields for the remaining afternoon portion of the shoot.
Springers, Labs and Goldens along with their handlers retrieve the downed birds as the shoot progresses.
All birds are evenly divided between the shooters at the end of the day and can be traded for cleaned birds for a small fee.
No ammo restrictions
No hunting license required (in-state and out-of-state)
Two shooters per station
Safety glasses and hearing protection is advised
Please wear outdoor clothing including all terrain boots and either a hunter orange hat or vest
Minimum age is 13 years old
A lunchtime meal is served prior to second half of shoot
All birds are evenly divided between shooters at day's end
Birds traded/cleaned for a small fee
Bring a cooler to take birds home.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Markover Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Provided
Unspecified
Includes Dogs
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Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Full Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
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Puddle Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in October and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Duck
Mallard
Black Duck
Wood Duck
Green-Winged Teal
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
Spring Turkey Hunting on Beautiful Connecticut Hunting Preserve - 1/2 Day
With the large number of corn fields and hay lots combined with acres of wooded limber, Lebanon and surrounding areas produce large flocks of turkeys. You will hunt from strategically placed blinds on our hunting preserve.
Connecticut hunting seasons apply.
Connecticut hunting license and turkey tags required.
Price includes: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide.
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Price are subject to change.
Price does not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Eastern Wild Turkey
350
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Fair Chase
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
Picturesque Upland Hunt on 300 Acre Preserve - 6 Chukar
Whether it's low, well-managed brush cover, idle cropfields or woodland habitat, we have you covered.
While it would be easy to plant vast fields of grasses and walk away, we know from 50 years of hunting experience that those types of simplistic approaches to creating cover don't work. That's why our main focus at Markover is the careful planning, executing and maintaining rich cover to create the diverse conditions of our hunting fields that generations of hunters have come to expect and enjoy.
Interspersed with patches of native praire grass and intermittent low pines, you'll find our fields to be ideal for full season bird cover.
Most of our off-season at Markover is spent maintaining and establishing our diverse cover. As the seasons pass, you'll find that our ground growth and foliage offerings change while continuing to offer quality bird holding areas that are available all year long without sacrificing huntability.
Picturesque and well-maintained, you'll find the views throughout our fields to be a spectacular addition to your hunting experience.
6 main hunting fields
300+ acres
Large group hosting - up to 15 hunters at a time (groups of up to 4)
No combined groups - you hunt with your friends/family
Lone hunters are welcome weekdays & as openings allow on weekends
Connecticut
Chukar Partridge
220
Markover Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
220
Includes Dogs
36 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1760
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1760
Includes Dogs
Goose Hunt from Field Blind - Price for 5 Hunters / Whole Blind
Hunt from our comfortable corn field or grass field blinds.
The September season begins September 1st with liberal 15-bird limits.
We are required to follow all applicable Federal and State seasons and bag limits.
CT Hunting License required, with HIP Permit and state and federal duck stamps for each hunter.
Maximum of 5 gunners.
Price includes: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide.
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Price are subject to change.
Price does not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Price is PER GUN.
Connecticut
Canada Goose
Goose
550
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Fair Chase
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
550
Semi-Guided Deer Hunt - Half Day
Deer hunts target whitetail deer during the regular firearms and archery season (‘September through December, respectively). Given the nature of deer, a side by side, one on one guided hunt is not practical. Instead, a scouting day is offered.
During the scouting day, Justin and the client(s) will go through a selected area to prepare for a hunt. Hunters will learn what to look for and interpret how deer are interacting with the environment. The goal is to build a harvest strategy depending on the observations made during the scout, the time of year and upcoming weather. Reach out for more deer hunting information!
Connecticut
White-Tailed Deer
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
Spring Turkey Hunt in CT - Half Day
Turkey hunts target male turkeys during the spring season from late April to late May, respectively. Hunts scheduled in Connecticut can be half or full day hunts, while Rhode Island and Massachusetts hunts are limited to half-day morning hunts per state regulations.
During the hunt, Justin and the client(s) will actively pursue gobblers. Hunters will learn what to look for and interpret how male birds are interacting with breeding hens and using the environment. The objectives for spring turkey hunts include: understanding turkey habits and behaviors; learning location and calling methods and adapting to situational changes. Contact Justin to learn more about talkin’ turkey!
Connecticut
Eastern Wild Turkey
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
6 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
400
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
400
Includes Dogs
Spring Turkey Hunt in CT - Full Day
Turkey hunts target male turkeys during the spring season from late April to late May, respectively. Hunts scheduled in Connecticut can be half or full day hunts, while Rhode Island and Massachusetts hunts are limited to half-day morning hunts per state regulations.
During the hunt, Justin and the client(s) will actively pursue gobblers. Hunters will learn what to look for and interpret how male birds are interacting with breeding hens and using the environment. The objectives for spring turkey hunts include: understanding turkey habits and behaviors; learning location and calling methods and adapting to situational changes. Contact Justin to learn more about talkin’ turkey!
Connecticut
Eastern Wild Turkey
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
Deer Hunt on Beautiful 300 Acre Connecticut Hunting Preserve
Hunt from our large comfortable tree stands located on our 300 acre hunting preserve. The agriculture practices in Lebanon produce numerous large bucks and many healthy does.
Connecticut hunting license and deer tags required.
Archery, Rifle and Muzzleloader opportunities available by state seasons.
All hunters are required to hunt from tree stands or ground blinds.
All hunters are required to wear a safety harness when hunting from a tree stand.
Price includes: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide.
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Price are subject to change.
Price does not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
White-Tailed Deer
350
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Unspecified
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
24 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1475
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1475
Includes Dogs
Semi-Guided Deer Hunt - Full Day
Deer hunts target whitetail deer during the regular firearms and archery season (‘September through December, respectively). Given the nature of deer, a side by side, one on one guided hunt is not practical. Instead, a scouting day is offered.
During the scouting day, Justin and the client(s) will go through a selected area to prepare for a hunt. Hunters will learn what to look for and interpret how deer are interacting with the environment. The goal is to build a harvest strategy depending on the observations made during the scout, the time of year and upcoming weather. Reach out for more deer hunting information!
Connecticut
White-Tailed Deer
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Full Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
18 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
885
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
885
Includes Dogs
Puddle Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in October and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Duck
Mallard
Black Duck
Wood Duck
Green-Winged Teal
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
Picturesque Upland Hunt on 300 Acre Preserve - 6 Pheasant
Whether it's low, well-managed brush cover, idle cropfields or woodland habitat, we have you covered.
While it would be easy to plant vast fields of grasses and walk away, we know from 50 years of hunting experience that those types of simplistic approaches to creating cover don't work. That's why our main focus at Markover is the careful planning, executing and maintaining rich cover to create the diverse conditions of our hunting fields that generations of hunters have come to expect and enjoy.
Interspersed with patches of native praire grass and intermittent low pines, you'll find our fields to be ideal for full season bird cover.
Most of our off-season at Markover is spent maintaining and establishing our diverse cover. As the seasons pass, you'll find that our ground growth and foliage offerings change while continuing to offer quality bird holding areas that are available all year long without sacrificing huntability.
Picturesque and well-maintained, you'll find the views throughout our fields to be a spectacular addition to your hunting experience.
6 main hunting fields
300+ acres
Large group hosting - up to 15 hunters at a time (groups of up to 4)
No combined groups - you hunt with your friends/family
Lone hunters are welcome weekdays & as openings allow on weekends
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
260
Markover Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
260
Includes Dogs
Goose Hunt from Field Blind - Price Per Gun
Hunt from our comfortable corn field or grass field blinds.
The September season begins September 1st with liberal 15-bird limits.
We are required to follow all applicable Federal and State seasons and bag limits.
CT Hunting License required, with HIP Permit and state and federal duck stamps for each hunter.
Maximum of 5 gunners.
Price includes: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide.
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Price are subject to change.
Price does not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Price is PER GUN.
Connecticut
Canada Goose
Goose
150
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Fair Chase
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
150
European-Style Tower Shoot, Lunch Provided
While the majority of our hunts are behind pointing or flushing dogs, tower shoots, or continental shoots, are also very popular at Markover. Twelve stations, or buts, are positioned at various distances surrounding the central tower. Each station, containing 2 shooters, is arranged to keep the visibility of the tower at a bare minimum, if at all.
Birds are released from the central tower, 6-7 at a time, and fly full speed over the tree tops creating an extremely challenging shot for even the most seasoned shooter.
The shooters rotate stations after an equal number of birds have been released so that everyone has an opportunity to shoot at that day's hot stations.
Halfway through the day we break for a hearty lunch at the lodge. Following lunch we head back to the fields for the remaining afternoon portion of the shoot.
Springers, Labs and Goldens along with their handlers retrieve the downed birds as the shoot progresses.
All birds are evenly divided between the shooters at the end of the day and can be traded for cleaned birds for a small fee.
No ammo restrictions
No hunting license required (in-state and out-of-state)
Two shooters per station
Safety glasses and hearing protection is advised
Please wear outdoor clothing including all terrain boots and either a hunter orange hat or vest
Minimum age is 13 years old
A lunchtime meal is served prior to second half of shoot
All birds are evenly divided between shooters at day's end
Birds traded/cleaned for a small fee
Bring a cooler to take birds home.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Markover Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Provided
Unspecified
Includes Dogs
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