NH Bear Hunting

New Hampshire Bear Season Dates 2026

Bear season in New Hampshire runs Sep 1 – Nov 15 across 14 WMUs.

14 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Rifle

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
WMU AGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU BGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU CGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU D1GeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU D2GeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU EGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU FGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU GGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU HGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU IGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU JGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU KGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU LGeneralSep 1Nov 15
WMU MGeneralSep 1Nov 15

Bear in New Hampshire: FAQ

When is bear season in New Hampshire?

Bear season in New Hampshire currently runs Sep 1 to Nov 15, across 14 season rows and 14 WMUs, split by weapon (Rifle).

Where is the best place to hunt bear in New Hampshire?

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.

Plan your Bear hunt in New Hampshire

View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see New Hampshire seasons, public land, and license.

Bear seasons in New Hampshire — offline