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New Hampshire Hunting

Everything you need to plan your hunting trips in New Hampshire, from maps and regulations to season dates, game animals, quotas, and wildlife management units. Plus much more! Start your research right here.

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

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Season
Start Date
End Date
Bear
Sep 1, 2023 – Nov 7, 2023
Bear – General 1

WMUs A, B, C2, D1, H1, H2, I2, K

Sep 1, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
Bear
Sep 1, 2023 – Sep 28, 2023
Bear – Baiting Season 1
WMUs A, B, C2, D1, H1, H2, I2, K, L, M
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 28, 2023
Bear
Sep 1, 2023 – Oct 5, 2023
Bear – Baiting Season 2
WMUs C1, D2, E, F, G, I1, J1, J2
Sep 1, 2023
Oct 5, 2023
Bear
Sep 18, 2023 – Nov 7, 2023
Bear – Dog Season 1
WMUs A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E, F, G, H1, I1, I2, J1, J2
Sep 18, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
Coyote
Jan 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2023
Coyote – Night Hunting
No limit.
Jan 1, 2023
Mar 31, 2023
Deer
Oct 28, 2023 – Nov 7, 2023
Deer – Muzzleloader
Statewide. See regulations for hunt units and dates.
Oct 28, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
Duck
Sep 23, 2023 – Sep 24, 2023
Duck – Youth Waterfowl
Sep 23, 2023
Sep 24, 2023
Duck
Oct 4, 2023 – Oct 10, 2023
Duck – Coastal Zone 1
See regulations for species limits.
Oct 4, 2023
Oct 10, 2023
Duck
Oct 5, 2023 – Nov 3, 2023
Duck – Inland & River Zone 1
See regulations for species limits.
Oct 5, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Fox
Sep 1, 2022 – Mar 31, 2023
Fox – Gray & Red
No limit.
Sep 1, 2022
Mar 31, 2023
Goose
Sep 1, 2023 – Sep 25, 2023
Goose – Early Canada Goose
Statewide. Daily bag limit of 5.
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 25, 2023
Goose
Sep 23, 2023 – Sep 24, 2023
Goose – Youth Waterfowl
Sep 23, 2023
Sep 24, 2023
Goose
Oct 4, 2023 – Oct 10, 2023
Goose – Coastal Zone 1
Canada goose daily bag limit of 2. Brant daily bag limit of 2.
Oct 4, 2023
Oct 10, 2023
Goose
Oct 5, 2023 – Nov 3, 2023
Goose – Inland & River Zone 1
Canada goose daily bag limit of 2. Brant daily bag limit of 2.
Oct 5, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Moose
Oct 15, 2023 – Oct 23, 2023
Moose – General
Draw permit required.
Oct 15, 2023
Oct 23, 2023
Rabbit
Oct 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024
Rabbit – Snowshoe Hare
Oct 1, 2023
Mar 31, 2024
Turkey Game Type
Apr 29, 2023 – Apr 30, 2023
Turkey – Youth
One turkey statewide. Other turkey WMUs H1, H2, J2, K, L or M.
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
Turkey Game Type
May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Turkey – Spring
One turkey statewide. Other turkey WMUs H1, H2, J2, K, L or M.
May 1, 2023
May 31, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Oct 16, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Turkey – Fall Shotgun
WMUs D2, G, H1, H2, I1, I2, J1, J2, K, L, M
Oct 16, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Upland Bird
Oct 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2032
Chukar
Daily bag limit of 4.
Oct 1, 2023
Dec 31, 2032

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 Preview

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 Preview

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 Preview

NH Wildlife Mgmt Units

New Hampshire Wildlife Management Units. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.

NH Possible Access Preview

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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