What hunting season is it in NH right now?
What hunting season is it in NH right now?
| Select the species name for more dates and details. | |
|---|---|
| April 24-25, 2021 | Youth turkey-hunting weekend |
| May 1-May 31, 2021 | Spring gobbler season (wild turkey) |
| Starts September 1 | Black bear/dates vary for method and WMU |
| September – January | Waterfowl/dates vary by species and zone |
What are the dates for deer hunting in New Hampshire?
Deer Season Dates
- Archery: September 15 – December 15, 2021 (closes December 8 in WMU A)
- Muzzleloader: October 30 – November 9, 2021 Statewide.
- Firearms: November 10 – December 5, 2021 (closes November 28, 2021 in WMU A)
- Youth Deer Weekend: October 23 – 24, 2021.
How long is bear hunting season in NH?
Bear Season Dates & Density Estimates
| 2021 Bear Season Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Method | Wildlife Management Units | Dates |
| General Season | WMUs: A, B, C2, D1, H1, H2, I2, K, L, M | Sept. 1 – Nov. 9 |
| WMUs: C1, D2, E, F, G, I1, J1, J2 | Sept. 1 – Nov. 30 | |
| Baiting Season |
What time can you start hunting in NH?
Code of Administrative Rules or go online at www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/fis.html. HUNTING HOURS: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
When is bear hunting in New Hampshire?
September 1 marks the start of the bear hunting season in New Hampshire. Bears may be hunted over bait, by stalking or with hounds. The statewide bear population has experienced modest growth over the past two decades and is at approximately 6,100 animals.
When is deer season in New Hampshire?
The regular firearms deer hunting season opens November 8 in New Hampshire, a big day for the state’s 58,000+ hunters. The firearms deer season runs through December 3 in most of the state.
How do you get a fishing license in New Hampshire?
Residents and nonresidents of New Hampshire can buy a fishing license by submitting a NH fishing license application using one of the methods offered by the Fish and Game Department. Available options for submitting a fishing license applications include online application submissions, applying by mail or in person.
What are the hunting dates in NH?
Other major seasons include shotgun season for turkey in mid-October, moose from Oct. 20 to 28, and snowshoe hare, which starts Oct. 1 and continues all winter long. By far, the most popular hunting season is firearms season for deer, which starts Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 9 in all but the northern tip of New Hampshire.