Overview
Known For
New Hampshire is known for good whitetail hunting, as tags are pretty easy to get and there are lots of public lands on which to hunt. It’s also one of the few eastern states where you can hunt moose.
Terrain
New Hampshire’s terrain is quite mountainous. As part of the Appalachian Highlands, mountains run the length of the state from north to south. There are ample hardwoods (especially red oaks) and other forage that support diverse wildlife.
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New Hampshire Hunting Seasons
WMUs A, B, C2, D1, H1, H2, I2, K
WMUs C1, D2, E, F, G, I1, J1, J2, L, M
Closes in WMU A on November 26.
New Hampshire Licenses, Permits, and Regulations
New Hampshire hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department website. Click below to view the website.
Hunting GPS Maps
Every New Hampshire hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. New Hampshire hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of wildlife management units, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for New Hampshire.
Wildlife Management Units
New Hampshire’s Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) are lettered “A” through “M,” and each has its own set of regulations. In addition to public land, there are lots of places to hunt in the state. All state, federal, municipal, county, and private land is open to hunting unless it is posted against hunting. However, hunting is a privilege granted by the landowner. It is not a right granted to the hunter. Click below to view New Hampshire’s wildlife management units in more detail through an interactive map.
Hunting Layers
NH Private Lands
Over 560,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in New Hampshire. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.
NH Gov Lands
onX has the most accurate maps of Gov Lands, covering over 1,200,000 acres in New Hampshire. Not all Gov Lands offer access opportunities, check regulations before recreating.
NH Wildlife Mgmt Units
New Hampshire Wildlife Management Units. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.
NH Possible Access
Possible access lands in New Hampshire, includes timber companies and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.
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