Hunting in New Hampshire
Everything you need to hunt legally in New Hampshire. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
NH F&G
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
New Hampshire Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in New Hampshire.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in New Hampshire based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all New Hampshire hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $32 resident
Compare New Hampshire hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
15 species covered
New Hampshire bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
New Hampshire hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all New Hampshire hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
New Hampshire License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $32.00 | $113.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $46.00 | $63.00 |
| Hike Safe Card | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Deer/Turkey License | $18.00 | $65.00 |
New Hampshire Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in New Hampshire.
Deer
Archery
Sep 15
to Dec 15
Deer
Rifle
Nov 12
to Dec 8
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 25
to Nov 3
Turkey
May 4
to May 31
Moose
Oct 18
to Oct 26
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
NH F&G
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through NH Fish and Game online system.
Hunter Education
New Hampshire requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near New Hampshire.
Store Your New Hampshire License in Hunter Passport
Keep your NH hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.