Originally Posted By: MyGirl
I would like to get my son involved in Goose Hunting.
# 1 What is the maximum number of people allowed in a Goose Blind, Hunters and Non-Hunters? ( A Non-Hunter would not have a gun, a license, etc. )
# 2 Regardless of the number of people in the blind, what would the "Non-Hunter" be allowed to do?
a. only observe
b. help set up decoys
c. retrieve birds
d. photograph/serve coffee, etc.
e. all of the above
Any info on how to introduce new hunters would be appreciated.


Maximum number of people in the hunting party is six. Blinds must be 100 feet or more apart.
You can have a non-hunter who is only observing - that means that they don't touch a gun, don't set up decoys and don't retrieve birds. If they participate in the hunt in any manner, even without firing a shot they are required to have a license and waterfowl stamp. If they are strictly observers/photographer, then you are OK.

Unfortunately the regulation does not define what a "hunting party" is so it's up to the officer in the field, based on their observations, to determine if the person is part of the hunting party.
Captain Keith Williams
keith.williams@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police