New Hampshire Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for New Hampshire, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
2 of 8 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
New Hampshire Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for New Hampshire including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All New Hampshire hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 5 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 15 - Dec 15, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Extended archery | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 11-11, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | WMUA — private-land antlered subset of Any deer opening day | Opens in 28d | Actual2026–27 publisher-linked LR2 guide printed18/PDF20 and current deer-season HTML agree: WMUA Any deer Nov11, then antlered only Nov12–Nov29. Only private-land legal antlered deer rifle-date subset under Regular Hunting or Combination License/tag reviewed; not individual permission. Antlered definition at least one antler three inches long. Separate windows preserve sex transition; no antlerless bridge or other WMUs Dec6 closing. Current licenses/tags/exemptions, unit boundaries, legal firearms/ammunition, compact-area/road/town restrictions, hours/reporting, CWD, access/closures need checks. Other WMUs/youth/special L/M permits, archery/muzzleloader, public/controlled hunts excluded. Six history rows/old license metadata unverified. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 12-29, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | WMUA — private-land antlered-only firearms | Opens in 29d | Actual2026–27 publisher-linked LR2 guide printed18/PDF20 and current deer-season HTML agree: WMUA Any deer Nov11, then antlered only Nov12–Nov29. Only private-land legal antlered deer rifle-date subset under Regular Hunting or Combination License/tag reviewed; not individual permission. Antlered definition at least one antler three inches long. Separate windows preserve sex transition; no antlerless bridge or other WMUs Dec6 closing. Current licenses/tags/exemptions, unit boundaries, legal firearms/ammunition, compact-area/road/town restrictions, hours/reporting, CWD, access/closures need checks. Other WMUs/youth/special L/M permits, archery/muzzleloader, public/controlled hunts excluded. Six history rows/old license metadata unverified. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 12 - Dec 8, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Firearms season | |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 25 - Nov 3, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Early muzzleloader | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | May 4-31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Moose 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Oct 18-26, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Lottery - limited | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 1 - Nov 8, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | General bear season | |
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New Hampshire Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Moose
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for New Hampshire
Only WMUA private-land legal antlered rifle dates under Regular Hunting/Combination License/tag reviewed: Nov11 Any-deer subset, Nov12–Nov29 antlered only. Actual2026–27 publisher guide printed18/PDF20/current HTML; no antlerless bridge or other WMUs Dec6 closing. Licenses/tags, boundaries, antler/sex/bag, firearms/ammunition, town/compact-area/road limits, hours/reporting, CWD, access/closures need checks. Other hunts and six history rows/old license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
Hunting Method Legend
New Hampshire Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in New Hampshire
What are the hunting season dates for New Hampshire?
Recorded New Hampshire entries cover Bear, Deer, Moose, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in New Hampshire?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-15 to 2025-12-15; 2026-11-11 to 2026-11-11; 2026-11-12 to 2026-11-29; 2025-11-12 to 2025-12-08; 2025-10-25 to 2025-11-03. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does New Hampshire require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current New Hampshire agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in New Hampshire?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Nov 11, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in New Hampshire?
Only WMUA private-land legal antlered rifle dates under Regular Hunting/Combination License/tag reviewed: Nov11 Any-deer subset, Nov12–Nov29 antlered only. Actual2026–27 publisher guide printed18/PDF20/current HTML; no antlerless bridge or other WMUs Dec6 closing. Licenses/tags, boundaries, antler/sex/bag, firearms/ammunition, town/compact-area/road limits, hours/reporting, CWD, access/closures need checks. Other hunts and six history rows/old license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
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