Parking & Access: Kollar Wildlife Management Area
Main lot on Babcock Road. Accessible parking is where North River Road meets Babcock Road. Do not block gates.
Hunting on this area
| Deer | Archery, firearms, muzzleloader |
|---|---|
| Turkey | Spring and fall: archery, firearms |
| Small game | Open |
| Waterfowl | Open |
| Pheasants stocked | No |
Zones within 500-foot boundaries marked on the DEEP map are closed to firearms hunting.
Trails designed for visitors with physical disabilities start at the gate near the accessible parking.
Fluorescent orange is required for most hunting, and CT DEEP recommends an orange vest or hat for every visitor to state land during the hunting season. No Sunday hunting on state and public lands.
Sources: CT DEEP Wildlife Division hunting and access data, DEEP hunting area map (PDF, August 2024), 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide (season dates), CT DEEP fall 2026 season notice (verified October 2026). Rules and seasons change — confirm before you go.
🌤 Weather at Kollar Wildlife Management Area by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22–68 °F | 53–81 °F | 30–73 °F | 14–39 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Staffordville, 7 mi away, elevation 736 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🎣 Willimantic River floodplain — 941-acre DEEP wildlife management area in Tolland and Willington with a trout management area and accessible trails
Kollar Wildlife Management Area is a property of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on the Willimantic River in Tolland and Willington, in eastern Connecticut. DEEP’s hunting map describes it as 941 acres of mixed hardwoods and floodplain, open to small game, waterfowl, turkey and deer hunting. The main parking area is on Babcock Road, and a parking area for visitors with disabilities on North River Road leads through a gate to specially designed trails. The river here is part of DEEP’s Cole Wilde Trout Management Area.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Main parking on Babcock Road, accessible parking on North River Road, Tolland and Willington, Tolland County, CT |
| Size | 941 acres on DEEP’s hunting map, 916 acres within DEEP’s mapped boundary (as of October 2026) |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Type | State wildlife management area (hardwood forest and river floodplain) |
| Hunting | Small game, waterfowl, turkey and deer |
| Fishing | Willimantic River, Cole Wilde Trout Management Area |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hunting allowed at Kollar WMA?
Yes. DEEP’s hunting data (as of October 2026) list Kollar for small game, waterfowl, turkey in spring and fall (archery and firearms) and deer, including archery and muzzleloader seasons. A 500-foot safety zone of 54 acres is closed to firearms hunting. Check licenses and season dates at CT Outdoor Licenses and the DEEP hunting area map before you go.
Can I fish at Kollar WMA?
Yes, with a Connecticut fishing license. The Willimantic River here belongs to DEEP’s Cole Wilde Trout Management Area, which runs through Tolland and Willington from the mouth of Roaring Brook down to the Route 74 bridge. DEEP stocks this stretch with trout and recorded the latest stocking on October 5, 2026; trout management areas have their own rules, so check the current Connecticut Angler’s Guide before you fish.
Is there an accessible trail?
Yes. DEEP’s hunting-area data note specially designed trails for people with physical disabilities, reached through the gate at the parking area for visitors with disabilities on North River Road.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a leash no longer than 7 feet that you hold at all times. Connecticut’s rules for state wildlife management areas (RCSA § 26-16-3a) exempt dogs that are hunting or being trained for hunting, and DEEP can close any area to dogs by posting signs.
How big is Kollar WMA?
DEEP’s hunting map gives 941 acres, and DEEP’s mapped property boundary covers 916 acres. Nye-Holman State Forest, another 925 acres of state land, adjoins the wildlife area.
About Kollar WMA
DEEP’s water data show the Willimantic River along the property and Labonte Brook and School Brook flowing through it, and the 2024 National Wetlands Inventory maps forested wetland in the floodplain. Two more pieces of DEEP land border the area: Nye-Holman State Forest and the small Willimantic River Water Access in Willington (11 acres).
Things to Do
Fishing: trout in the Willimantic River, part of the Cole Wilde Trout Management Area. Hunting: small game, waterfowl, turkey and deer in season. Walking and birdwatching: the accessible trails at North River Road and the floodplain forest along the river.
Insider Tips
Two parking areas: the main lot is on Babcock Road, the parking area for visitors with disabilities is on North River Road, and DEEP asks you not to block the gates. Hunting seasons: Kollar is open to several hunting seasons, so consider blaze orange if you walk here in fall. Fresh trout: DEEP publishes its stocking dates; the Willimantic River stretches at Kollar were stocked in May and October 2026.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall: trout stocking season on the Willimantic River. Fall and winter: hunting seasons, so check current dates with DEEP before you go.
Wildlife & Nature
DEEP’s hunting map describes Kollar as mixed hardwoods and floodplain. The 2024 National Wetlands Inventory maps forested wetland along the Willimantic River, and Labonte Brook and School Brook cross the property.
Nearby Attractions
Nye-Holman State Forest adjoins the wildlife area. Charter Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary lies within about a mile of the property line, and Natchaug State Forest and the Hop River State Park Trail are both about 6 miles away (straight line). Source: Connecticut DEEP property and hunting-area data, checked October 2026.
🎣 Visit Kollar WMA
941 acres in Tolland and Willington, free. Main parking on Babcock Road.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Kollar Wildlife Management Area
Park policy: This is a state wildlife management area, not a state park, so Connecticut's state park pet rules do not apply here. Connecticut's rules for state wildlife management areas (RCSA § 26-16-3a) require dogs to be on a leash no longer than 7 feet, held at all times by the person responsible, and under control (as of October 2026).
- Pets allowed?
- Yes, on a leash no longer than 7 feet that the person responsible holds at all times
- Park-specific rules
- Dogs that are hunting or being trained for hunting are exempt from the leash rule. DEEP can close any area or time period to all dogs by posting signs.
Are dogs allowed at Kollar Wildlife Management Area?
Yes, on a leash no longer than 7 feet that the person responsible holds at all times.
More: Connecticut state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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