Deer Sep 15–Dec 15. Bear Sep 1–Nov 15.
New Hampshire hunting seasons cover 84 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Moose, Black Bear and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and wmu.
Season data sourced from the New Hampshire wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| WMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU A | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU A | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| WMU B | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU B | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU B | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| WMU C | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU C | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU C | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| WMU D2 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU D2 | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU D2 | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| WMU E | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU E | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU E | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| WMU F | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU F | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU F | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| WMU G | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU G | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 11 | — | — |
| WMU G | Rifle | Nov 12 — Dec 7 | — | — |
+ 18 more Deer seasons
| WMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| WMU B | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| WMU C | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| WMU D2 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| WMU E | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| WMU F | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| WMU G | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
+ 6 more Bear seasons
| WMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU A | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| WMU B | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU B | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| WMU C | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU C | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Archery | Sep 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Oct 19 | — | — |
+ 20 more Turkey seasons
New Hampshire hunting season currently spans Sep 15 to Dec 15 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by wmu and weapon. This page lists 84 New Hampshire season dates.
New Hampshire offers hunting for 3 species, including White-tailed Deer, Moose, Black Bear and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for New Hampshire on our interactive hunting map.
Also see New Hampshire public land, license, and regulations.