As of September 10, 2024, there are no more shotgun/rifle season permits available for this year.
There are a few permits available for bow or muzzleloader only.
As a reminder, Fall bow hunting season for deer and turkey begins Sep. 15 and runs through Nov. 19, with hunting permitted Monday through Friday in the following preserves:
- Beebe Preserve
- Chestnut Hill Preserve
- Eno Preserve
- Hand-Smith Preserve
- Hilles Preserve (West and East)
- Jewett Preserve
- Johnston Preserve
- Mount Archer Woods
- Pickwick’s Preserve
- Plimpton Preserve
- Slawson Preserve
The preserves, which are owned by the Town of Lyme, the Lyme Land Trust and/or the Nature Conservancy, will remain open to all users during bow hunting season. Please note that no hunting is allowed in these preserves on Saturday or Sunday.
Hikers and other residents are encouraged to always practice caution and wear bright colors in Lyme preserves during hunting seasons, as adjacent public and private lands may allow hunting – even on weekends.