Welcome to the New Hampshire Hunting Seasons page. Updated US Hunting Seasons for 2024-2023.
As part of our comprehensive guide to US Hunting Seasons By State on this page you will find out “When Is Hunting Season for New Hampshire?”
There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. You will find links to the relevant State Authority so you can make sure you have all the correct legal obligations in place before you start your hunt.
The New Hampshire hunting season provides the hunter with a range of hunting opportunities including:-
Deer Moose, Black Bear, Turkey plus a range of small game and game bird hunting.
IMPORTANT. All care has been taking in preparing this hunting season information for you. Please check the relevant State Authority’s Website for further information and any changes to current US Hunting Season Regulations. We have provided a link to each States hunting season website for your convenience.
New Hampshire Deer & Moose Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Deer Any (firearms) | Nov 13 – Dec 8 |
| Deer Any (Muzzleloader) | Nov 3 -12 |
| Deer Any (Bow) | Sept 15-Dec 15 |
| Deer (Youth) | Oct 26-27 |
| Moose | Oct 19-27 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
New Hampshire Turkey Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Spring | May 1 -31 |
| Fall (Shotgun) | Oct 14-20 |
| Fall (Bow) | Set 15- Dec15 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
New Hampshire Small Game Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Oct 1-Jan 31 |
| Snowshoe Hare | Oct 1-Mar 31 |
| Gray Squirrel | Sept 1-Jan 31 |
| Gray Fox & Red fox | Sept 1-Mar 31 |
| Coyote | Open All Year |
| Raccoon & opossum | Sept 1-Mar 31 |
| Bobcat | Closed |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
New Hampshire Game Bird Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Pheasant | Oct 1-Dec 31 |
| Ducks | Oct 2- Jan 6 |
| Canada geese (Sept) | Sept 1-25 |
| Canada Geese (Regular) | Oct 1-Dec 31 |
| Snow Geese | Oct 2- Jan 6 |
| Ruffed Grouse | Oct 1-Dec 31 |
| Quail | Oct 1-Dec 31 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
New Hampshire Black Bear Hunting Season
The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game makes the following comments about Black Bear hunting during hunting season.
“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. The population is strong throughout the state and abundant hunting opportunities exist in most areas.”
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| General Season | Sept 1-Nov 30 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
I hope you have found this State hunting season information helpful in planning your next great hunting adventure. Please feel free to share this page with your hunting buddies. In addition to these US Hunting Seasons by State pages, you may be interested in these posts.
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Good Luck!!