New Hampshire 2026 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
New Hampshire's listed 2026 firearm deer season runs Nov 11-29, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 8, 2026.
Firearm Black Bear opens Sep 1, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to New Hampshire Fish & Game.
- firearm deer
- Nov 11-29, 2026
- archery deer
- Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026
- bear
- opens Sep 1, 2026
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Key seasons by species
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with New Hampshire Fish & Game before hunting.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Archery
through Dec 15, 2026
Archery season closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: All except WMU A
White-tailed Deer
Archery
through Dec 8, 2026
Archery season closes one week early in WMU A (December 8)
Zone: WMU A
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026
Archery season closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: WMU A
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Sep 15-Dec 15, 2026
Archery season; closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: WMU B-M
White-tailed Deer
Youth
Oct 24-25, 2026
Youth Deer-Hunting Weekend
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 31-Nov 10, 2026
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Nov 11-29, 2026
Regular Firearms; closes one week early in WMU A (approximate close date)
Zone: WMU A
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Nov 11-Dec 6, 2026
Deer/Regular Firearms 2026. Closes one week early in WMU A.
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Nov 11-Dec 6, 2026
Regular Firearms; closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: WMU B-M
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
through Dec 8, 2026
Fall Turkey/Archery WMU A, annually
Zone: WMU A
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Spring Gobbler Season, May 1-May 31 annually
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
through Dec 15, 2026
Fall Turkey/Archery, annually
Zone: WMUs B-M
Wild Turkey
Youth
Apr 25-26, 2026
Youth Turkey-Hunting Weekend
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler
May 1-31, 2026
Spring Gobbler Season; dates apply annually
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026
Fall Turkey/Archery WMU A; applies annually
Zone: WMU A
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Sep 15-Dec 15, 2026
Fall Turkey/Archery; applies annually
Zone: WMU B-M
Wild Turkey
Fall Shotgun
Oct 12-18, 2026
Fall Turkey/Shotgun; ONLY the following WMUs: D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
Zone: WMU D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
Wild Turkey
Fall Shotgun
Oct 12-18, 2026
Fall Turkey/Shotgun 2026. ONLY the following WMUs: D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
Zone: WMUs D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
Bear
Black Bear
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Starts September 1. Dates vary for method and WMU.
Black Bear
Firearm
opens Sep 1, 2026
Starts September 1; dates vary for method and WMU
Moose
Moose
General
Oct 18-26, 2025
By permit only; dates listed are 2025
Waterfowl
Waterfowl
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
September - January; dates vary by species and zone
Pheasant
Pheasant
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
October 1 - December 31
Pheasant
General
Oct 1-Dec 31, 2026
Small Game
Small Game and Furbearers
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
September - March; dates vary by species and region
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New Hampshire Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in New Hampshire?
September 15, 2026 is the first listed deer opener for New Hampshire; it is archery white-tailed deer Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026.
When is New Hampshire's firearm deer season?
Nov 11-29, 2026 is the listed firearm deer window for New Hampshire. Check zone and permit details with New Hampshire Fish & Game before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in New Hampshire?
A current spring turkey opener is not listed for New Hampshire yet. Check New Hampshire Fish & Game for the latest turkey dates.
Do I need a license to hunt in New Hampshire?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate New Hampshire hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with New Hampshire Fish & Game.