Bear hunting season data across 14 GMUs in New Hampshire. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | 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 | — | — | — |
New Hampshire has 14 bear seasons across 14 zones, split by weapon (Rifle). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for bear in New Hampshire depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.