New Hampshire Deer Season 2026
New Hampshire deer season dates start with Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
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.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 15, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to New Hampshire Fish & Game.
Deer
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
through Dec 15, 2026
Archery season closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: All except WMU A
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Archery season closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: WMU A
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Archery season; closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: WMU B-M
White-tailed Deer
Youth
Youth Deer-Hunting Weekend
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Regular Firearms; closes one week early in WMU A (approximate close date)
Zone: WMU A
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Regular Firearms; closes one week early in WMU A
Zone: WMU B-M
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Deer/Regular Firearms 2026. Closes one week early in WMU A.
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New Hampshire Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in New Hampshire?
September 15, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in New Hampshire — archery white-tailed deer runs Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with New Hampshire Fish & Game.
What are the 2026 deer season dates in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire lists 7 deer season windows: Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 15-Dec 15, 2026); Youth White-tailed Deer (Oct 24-25, 2026); Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Oct 31-Nov 10, 2026); Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer (Nov 11-29, 2026); Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer (Nov 11-Dec 6, 2026); Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer (Nov 11-Dec 6, 2026). Always verify against New Hampshire Fish & Game before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in New Hampshire?
Yes — New Hampshire lists separate deer seasons for Archery White-tailed Deer, Youth White-tailed Deer, Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer, Regular Firearm White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and New Hampshire Fish & Game.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with New Hampshire Fish & Game.