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New Hampshire Hunting Resources

Updated: June 28, 2026

Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

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Deer

ArcherySeason ends December 8 in WMU A.
Sep 15, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025
MuzzleloaderAntlered or any-deer restrictions vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU).
Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 11, 2025
FirearmsSeason ends December 1 in WMU A.
Nov 12, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025
Youth WeekendOpen to resident and non-resident youth hunters age 15 and younger.
Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025

Turkey

Fall ArcherySeason ends December 8 in WMU A.
Sep 15, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025
Fall ShotgunValid only in specified WMUs (D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M).
Oct 13, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025
SpringYouth Turkey-Hunting Weekend is April 25-26, 2026.
May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Black Bear

GeneralEnd dates vary by method and WMU. Additional bear tags available in certain WMUs.
Sep 1, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025

Moose

Firearms/ArcheryHunting is by permit only through the annual state lottery.
Oct 18, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025

Waterfowl (Canada Goose)

Early Resident SeasonRegular duck and goose season dates vary by specific waterfowl zone.
Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 25, 2025

Gray Squirrel

GeneralStatewide season.
Sep 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

Snowshoe Hare

GeneralBag limits vary by WMU.
Oct 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2026

Ruffed Grouse

GeneralStatewide season.
Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025

Pheasant

GeneralStocked at sites across the state; pheasant license required.
Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
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