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Hunting

New Hampshire Welcomes Hunters!

Hunt New Hampshire’s big woods, where you can still walk for miles without seeing a house, a road, or another hunter — unless you want to. Hunt with your friends and family, the way hunting used to be.

We’ve got big bucks, gobblers galore, Sunday hunting, and special youth hunts. Add to that millions of acres of prime wildlife habitat and you’ve got the setting for an unforgettable hunting experience!

It’s easy to get your New Hampshire hunting license. You can buy it online at huntnh.com. To purchase a license online, you'll need the license number from a previous N.H. hunting license or your New Hampshire Hunter Education card. You can get your turkey, bear, and pheasant permits online as well. Or visit one of our friendly N.H. license agents throughout the state.

Get started on your scouting by checking out the N.H. Wildlife Harvest Summary; it lists results for last year’s hunting seasons by WMU and town, including harvest statistics and hunting/trophy records. This, plus topo maps, Wildlife Management Area maps and info, and lots of basic information on hunting in New Hampshire, is at your fingertips at the Fish and Game website, huntnh.com.

When planning your trip, check out visitnh.gov for ideas and deals on lodging, camping, and good eats. To help you get the most out of your time afield, maybe this is the year to hire a licensed N.H. hunting guide (listed at huntnh.com).

Apprentice Hunting Opportunity

If you know someone who wants to experience hunting, take advantage of New Hampshire's Apprentice Hunting License! This license provides a one-time, one calendar-year exemption from Hunter Education requirements for a hunter accompanied by a properly licensed adult 18 years of age or older. Learn more at huntnh.com/hunting/apprentice.html.

Since you’re reading this, chances are you’re already getting your gear ready and counting the days until your first New Hampshire hunt of the season. If not…what are you waiting for? Plan your New Hampshire hunting adventure today!