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New Hampshire Hunting Season 2023

We set out to create the most simplified guide to New Hampshire hunting seasons for 2023.

Want to find out season dates, learn about regulations and bag limits, understand license requirements, and get access helpful links?

Then you’ll love the info outlined in today’s guide. Let’s dive right in.

New Hampshire Hunting Seasons

New Hampshire Hunting Season Dates

NH has some great hunting and is one of the few states in the northeast where you can moose hunt. Did you know more than 70% of the Granite state's land is under private ownership?

New Hampshire Deer Season 2023

Archery: September 15 - December 15

Muzzleloader: October 30 - November 9

Firearms: November 10 - December 5

Youth Weekend: October 23 - October 24

New Hampshire Wild Turkey Season 2023

Fall Archery: September 15 - December 15

Fall Firearms: October 11 - October 17

Spring General Season: May 1 - May 31

New Hampshire Small Game Seasons 2023

Snowshoe Hare and Rabbit: October 1 - March 31

Gray Squirrel: September 1 - January 31

Ruffed Grouse, Quail, Chukar, Hungarian Partridge: October 1 - December 31

Crow: August 15, 2021 - November 30 and March 16 - March 31

Woodcock: October 1 - November 14

New Hampshire Hunting Zones 2023

See the map below for a breakdown of New Hampshire's hunting zones:

New Hampshire Bag Limits 2023

You'll have to check the official site once you know what and where you're hunting.

New Hampshire Hunting License 2023

Purchase Licenses or Permits at : https://www.nhfishandgame.com/

LicenseResidentNonresident
Hunting/ Freshwater Fishing Combo$56.00$151.00
Hunting$32.00$83.00
Special Deer Archery$26.00$26.00
Muzzleloader$16.00$41.00
Pheasant$31.00$31.00
Bear$16.00$48.00

New Hampshire Hunting Regulations 2023

Wearing orange is strongly recommended but not required in NH.

Helpful Resources

Official State Site: https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/index.html

FAQs
Can you hunt on Sunday in New Hampshire?

Yes you can hunt on Sundays in NH.

Can you hunt moose in New Hampshire?

Yes, NH offers a moose season in October.

When does hunting season start in New Hampshire?

Deer archery season starts as early as September 15 in NH.

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