About This Guide

State of New Hampshire

John H. Lynch, Governor

Glenn Normandeau, Executive Director
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
11 Hazen Drive • Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Important Telephone Numbers
(area code 603)

law enforcement

Questions about New Hampshire Hunting Laws 271-3127

Dispatch 271-3361

Regular Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri.
Sept. 1 to Dec. 7: Seven days a week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

to report violations 24 hours a day

Operation Game Thief 1-800-344-4262

or www.HuntNH.com/OGT

Off Highway Recreational Vehicle
(laws/education) 271-3129

n.h. fish and game

Headquarters 271-3421
Executive Director’s Office 271-3511

regional offices

Region 1: Lancaster 788-3164
Region 2: New Hampton 744-5470
Region 3: Durham 868-1095
Region 4: Keene 352-9669

About This Publication

This publication is a summary of hunting and trapping regulations. It is not the full laws or rules. It is intended only as a guide to seasons, bag limits and other necessary information.

For more detailed information concerning regulations, consult the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Book, Fish and Game Administrative Rules, or contact your local Conservation Officer. Fish and Game laws and rules may be viewed at any Fish and Game office (contact information on this page); Legislative Services, Administrative Rules, in the State House Annex, 25 Capitol St., Room 219, Concord, NH 03301; and at www.huntnh.com or www.nh.gov. A compendium of Fish and Game laws may also be purchased at Department headquarters in Concord for $41.00.

This publication is partially paid for through the sale of advertising. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department neither endorses products or services listed or claims made; nor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or services listed.

© 2012 NH Fish and Game Department.
All rights reserved.

NH Fish and game — our Mission

As the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife and marine resources, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works in partnership with the public to:

• Conserve, manage and protect these resources and their habitats;
• Inform and educate the public about these resources; and
• Provide the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources.