New Hampshire Bear Hunting Season 2025-2025
Complete bear hunting season calendar for New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Bear Season Calendar
Find all bear hunting season dates for New Hampshire including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025-2025.
All Bear Seasons
1 season for New Hampshire bear hunting
Sep 1 - Nov 8, 2025
General bear season
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Important Note for New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers moose hunts through a lottery system.
New Hampshire Bear Hunting FAQ
Common questions about bear hunting in New Hampshire
When is bear season in New Hampshire?
Bear hunting in New Hampshire for the 2025-2025 season runs from Sep 1, 2025 through Nov 8, 2025, depending on the hunting method and zone.
When is bear rifle/firearms season in New Hampshire?
Bear rifle/firearms season in New Hampshire runs from Sep 1, 2025 to Nov 8, 2025. General bear season
Do I need a license to hunt bear in New Hampshire?
Yes, you need a valid New Hampshire hunting license and any required bear tags or permits. Check with the New Hampshire wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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