Deer are new hampshire s most popular game animal, with a total of approximately 100,000 deer found throughout the state. A page to share pictures, stories of good and bad as well as hunting items for sale. Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from october 31december 12, except that any deer may be taken in designated wmds by hunters with any deer permits. Muzzle loader season for deer opened november 2nd, 2019 and i made it into a piece of public woods that i know pretty well. Obviously, your gun or bow is the most essential item in your arsenal, but there are many other products that help you make the most of every hunting excursion. Everything you need to plan your new hampshire hunting trips for 2020. Select the species name for more dates and details. Wild turkey, bear, moose, deer and game birds like pheasant, turkey and grouse roam the woods and fields. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons from july 1, 2019 through june. Deer hunting in new hampshire new hampshire fish and. Deer hunting regulations new hampshire hunting seasons. Alaska alaska drivers manual alaska motorcycle manual alaska commercial drivers alaska hunting. Following are general dates for hunting season in new hampshire.
Hunting in new hampshire is a treasured tradition, especially in regard to whitetailed deer. Its the first weekend of new hampshires deer hunting season for those using regular firearms, and officials are reminding participants of some of the rules. Oct 24, 2007 deer densities are low, but the chances are good for a buck in the 270 to 280pound range, says will staats, regional wildlife biologist with new hampshire fish and game. A successful opening day of deer hunting here in new hampshire. Bird hunting,whitetail deer hunting new hampshirebook today. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. September 15 december 15, 2019 closes december 8 in wmu a muzzleloader. Wildlife baiting hunting new hampshire fish and game.
Topographic maps of nh interactive map may not work on all web browsers specific baiting rules are summarized in the nh hunting digest. New hampshire hunting seasons start september 1 nh fish. Nov 07, 2019 a successful opening day of deer hunting here in new hampshire. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were. In nh, the whitetail deer population is estimated at 85,000 statewide. With more than 200,000 acres, your choices in hunting habitat are wide and varied. Deer densities are low, but the chances are good for a buck in the 270 to 280pound range, says will staats, regional wildlife biologist with new hampshire fish and game. The days are usually crisp but clear, and youll appreciate. November is breeding season also called rut for deer. Deer can be hunted with guns, bows, or muzzleloaders, and specific rules and seasons apply to each. Deer hunting seasons new hampshire hunting seasons. In wmds where no any deer permits are issued, it is bucks only for youth hunters on youth deer day and also bucks only for archers during the archery season on deer. The next and final deer season callin will be monday, 16 december 2019 with the final in season update being available on thursday, 19 december 2019. Apr 26, 2020 a complete summary of season dates and bag limits is provided in the nh hunting and trapping digest, published each year in august.
Click for nh fish and game details and link to renew. A place for new hampshire hunters to share their days in the woods, pictures and more. Crossbow hunting regulations and laws in new hampshire. Our deer hunting season begins the second week of september and runs through the first week of december. Deer season harvest hunting new hampshire fish and. Aug 26, 2019 the fall shotgun turkey season will again run 7 days october 1420 and provide weekend hunting opportunity.
Here is a link to more details from nh fish and game. The unofficial deer kill for new hampshires 2019 season is listed below with comparisons to final kill totals for the previous 8 years. Keaton heath, 14, of pittsfield, heads out in to the woods at this time of year to hunt for antlers shed by deer or moose. Note the special disabled deer baiting season applies only to persons holding a permanently disabled veterans license per rsa 214. Moose hunting permits are offered to successful lottery applicants following a computergenerated random drawing. New hampshire hunting season information laws rules. Welcome to new hampshire fish and game departments online.
Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. The following is a general overview of new hampshires fall hunting seasons please be sure to consult the digest or visit the fish and game website at. New hampshire buck opening day 2019 new personal best. Deer season dates by wildlife management unit hunting. Deer hunting in new hampshire new hampshire fish and game department javascript must be enabled for some features to display properly. New hampshire hunting seasons start september 1 nh fish and. New hampshire doesnt have the number of deer that a lot of southern states boast. Although the governor has declared a state of emergency in new hampshire, all hunting, fishing and ohrv rules and regulations remain in effect and will be enforced. Nh nature nh wildlife nh fishing nh hunting 2017 in season deer kill 2017 in season bear kill 2016 in season deer kill 2016 in season bear kill 2015 in season deer kill 2015 in season bear kill 2014 in season deer kill 2014 in season bear kill nh hunting and fishing regulations hunting documents where to hunt in nh global warming nh news. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early. New hampshire deer hunting and more, epping, new hampshire. New hampshire is a good choice for your destination hunting vacation. Deer can be hunted with guns, bows, or muzzleloaders, and specific rules and.
In new hampshire, our moose hunting season is controlled by a lottery. Randy and i made it out to fill a doe tag in unit m with the bow this past week. Deer hunting in new hampshire new hampshire fish and game department javascript must be. May 23, 20 new hampshire deer hunting season may 23, 20 new hampshire has over 200,000 acres of state land, 750,000 acres of white mountain national forest and many thousands of acres of private land that is opened for deer hunting each year.
Refer to the deer hunting regulations in the code of massachusetts regulations, 321 cmr 3. These pages provide a summary of the regulations and statutes that relate to hunting and trapping in massachusetts. Archery seasons for turkey and whitetailed deer get underway september 15. The statewide resident canada goose hunt runs september 125. Nov 28, 2018 a healthy deer herd plus early snowfall that makes it easier to track animals is leading to a successful deer hunting season that may end up being the biggest on record in new hampshire. The white mountain region and great north woods offer thousands of acres of woodland. November december 8, 2019 closes december 1, 2019 in wmu a youth deer weekend. In fact, due to the nature of our rugged terrain, the local licensed hunter success rate is approximately 12%.
Deer hunting in new hampshire new hampshire fish and game. New hampshire has over 200,000 acres of state land, 750,000 acres of white mountain national forest and many thousands of acres of private land that is opened for deer. To hunt in new hampshire, you must have completed a nh hunter safety education course before obtaining the required nh hunting license. Each year, they drop their horns and begin growing new.
A complete summary of season dates and bag limits is provided in the nh hunting and trapping digest, published each year in august. But, what you might not expect from the small state are two larger game options. Concord, nh new hampshire s fall hunting seasons kick off on september 1 with the opening of black bear and gray squirrel seasons. The 2019 numbers are estimates based on the number of deer reported as being registered not necessarily killed in each county and may not represent complete data from all registration stations. Apr 25, 2018 new hampshire hunters killed more bucks adult male deer with antlers last season than in any other hunting season on record, an indication that the states deer population is growing. Nov 16, 2019 its the first weekend of new hampshires deer hunting season for those using regular firearms, and officials are reminding participants of some of the rules. Regulations are set annually by the fisheries and wildlife board. Deer breeding and hunting season new hampshire public radio. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. The regular firearms deerhunting season opens wednesday in new hampshire, a big day for the states thousands of instate and nonresident hunters. The pursuit can involve negotiating rough terrain or enjoying easy access areas. Muzzle loader season for deer opened november 2nd, 2019. Shed hunting for antlers growing in popularity in nh.
Additional deer may be taken by participating in the expanded archery season, or by anyone possessing a bonus antlerless deer permit or superpack antlerless. Whether youre hunting turkeys or elk, geese, or deer, having the right hunting equipment may be the difference between success and failure. Opening day for regular firearms is november 11, 2020. New hampshire deer hunting season gets underway wmur. Nh fish and game department, guardian of the states fish, wildlife, and marine resources. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. In wmds where no anydeer permits are issued, it is bucks only for youth hunters on youth deer day and also bucks only for archers during the archery season on deer. The hunt couldnt have gone much better for the first time filming. Deer, bear and moose hunting in pittsburg, nh is a rewarding northern new england challenge for hunters.
The dnr estimates deer populations in each dmu based on biological data and harvest figures v county deer advisory councils cdacs meet twice each spring to make recommendations to. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. Hunting licences proof of a hunting license in any other state or proof of a hunters education course to aquire a nh. Crossbows can be legally used to harvest deer in new hampshire during deer firearms season, and it can also be legally used by handicapped. New hampshire hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.
New hampshire deer hunting season hunting in the usa. New hampshire hunting seasons, 20192020 new hampshire hunting seasons offer standard game animals, including turkey, deer, pheasant and small game. The first thing youll need is a hunting or sporting license. Pittsburg consists of approximately three hundred square miles of forest, wooded. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Oct 11, 2019 new hampshire deer hunting season 2019 is here. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deer only requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. Anyone who obtained a moose permit in the last three years is not eligible to obtain a permit in 2008. May 30, 2015 hunting in new hampshire is a treasured tradition, especially in regard to whitetailed deer. Deerhunting season is set to open across new hampshire. New hampshire has a long archery season starting september 15, a muzzleloader season 11 days prior to the firearms season, and a firearms season during the peak of the rut. Hunters can also continue to help the less fortunate by donating venison. A healthy deer herd plus early snowfall that makes it easier to track animals is leading to a successful deerhunting season that may end up being the biggest on record in.