Bear season in New Hampshire runs Sep 1 – Nov 15 across 14 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU B | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU C | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU D1 | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU D2 | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU E | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU F | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU G | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU H | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU I | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU J | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU K | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU L | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| WMU M | General | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
Bear season in New Hampshire currently runs Sep 1 to Nov 15, across 14 season rows and 14 WMUs, split by weapon (Rifle).
The best WMUs for bear in New Hampshire depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see New Hampshire seasons, public land, and license.