CT SB00244

Removes the requirement that wildlife control damage must occur "during the night" and that daytime control must be "impracticable" before permits can be issued.

Expands permit authority to allow the commissioner to issue permits for taking wildlife that causes unreasonable damage to livestock, poultry, or bees, in addition to agricultural crops.

Permits wildlife control at any time of day as determined by the commissioner, including use of lights between sunset and sunrise.

Allows the permit holder to retain any wildlife taken under the permit and requires compliance with permit conditions limited to the specific land where crops are grown or livestock, poultry, or bees are cared for.

Exempts deer from these wildlife control provisions.

Effective October 1, 2022.