New Hampshire Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of New Hampshire. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to New Hampshire state resources.

New Hampshire Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • September 15 – December 15, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

  • October 25 – November 7, 2025 (antlered only)
  • December 1–15, 2025 (antlerless by permit)

Youth Deer Day

  • October 18, 2025

Regular Firearms Season

  • November 10 – December 6, 2025 (antlered only for first several days, then either sex with permit)

New Hampshire Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Archery & Shotgun)

  • October 1–31, 2025 (both sexes)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 25, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • May 1 – May 31, 2026

For complete regulations, visit the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

New Hampshire Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • Archery (Statewide): September 15 – December 15, 2025
  • Archery (Wildlife Management Unit A): September 15 – December 8, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

  • Muzzleloader (Statewide): November 1 – November 11, 2025

Regular Firearms Season

  • Regular Firearms: November 12 – December 7, 2025
  • Regular Firearms (Wildlife Management Unit A): November 12 – November 29, 2025

New Hampshire Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey 2025

  • Fall Turkey (Shotgun): October 13 – 19, 2025
  • Fall Turkey (Archery): September 15 – December 15, 2025 (December 8 in WMU A)

Spring Turkey 2026

  • Spring Turkey: April 25 – 26, 2026 (Statewide opening weekend)

Note: Season dates and bag limits may vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU). Always verify your specific unit’s regulations with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department before heading afield.

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Interactive New Hampshire Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of New Hampshire Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated New Hampshire state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

New Hampshire Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on New Hampshire Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the New Hampshire DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

New Hampshire DNR

11 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301

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