Licenses: Fees & Requirements
Type of License |
2025 Fee |
Age |
|---|---|---|
N.H. Residents |
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Resident Hunting & Freshwater Fishing1 Proof of hunter ed. course or previous hunting license required. |
$56.00 |
16–67 |
Resident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing1 |
$10.00 |
16–67 |
Resident Freshwater Fishing1 |
$45.00 |
16–67 |
Recreational Saltwater Fishing2 |
$11.00 |
16+ |
Senior Freshwater Fishing1,3 Available to N.H. residents born in 1948 or later, and at least 68 years of age at the time of purchase. Must be purchased annually. |
$7.00 |
68+ |
Senior Combination Hunting and Fishing1,3 Available to those born in 1948 or later, and at least 68 years of age at the time of purchase. Must be purchased annually. Proof of hunter education course or previous hunting license required. |
$7.00 |
68+ |
Nonresidents |
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Nonresident Hunting & Freshwater Fishing1 Proof of hunter ed. course or previous hunting license required. |
$151.00 |
16+ |
Nonresident Freshwater Fishing1 (all species) |
$63.00 |
16+ |
Recreational Saltwater Fishing2 |
$11.00 |
16+ |
Nonresident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing1 |
$15.00 |
16+ |
Nonresident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing1 (consecutive days only) |
$28.00 |
16+ |
Nonresident 7-Day Freshwater Fishing1 (consecutive days only) |
$35.00 |
16+ |
Selected Miscellaneous Licenses Available only in person or by mail at the N.H. Fish and Game Department, |
2025 Fee |
Newborn Lifetime NH Combination Hunting & Freshwater Fishing Gift Certificate* Parent/legal guardian must be N.H. resident. Child’s birth certificate required. Available from birth to day before first birthday. Purchase at Fish and Game headquarters or by mail (see wildlife.nh.gov/licenses-and-permits/license-forms). |
$304.50 |
Resident Guide, Hunting or Fishing |
$100.00 |
Nonresident Guide, Hunting or Fishing |
$100.00 |
Bait Dealer's Retail |
$26.00 |
Bait Dealer's Wholesale |
$76.00 |
Fisheries Habitat Fee
All freshwater anglers pay a $1 fisheries habitat fee, which is included in the license price. Revenue is used to improve and restore fisheries habitats. For more information, see page 32.
Buying Your License
New Hampshire fishing licenses can be purchased online at fishnh.com, from one of our 185 friendly license agents statewide (listed at wildlife.nh.gov/licenses-and-permits), or in person or by mail at Fish and Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301.
Carry Your License
The license must be carried on your person when fishing or hunting. For fishing licenses (not hunting), a pdf or other fixed image of a valid license visible on a smart phone is sufficient to comply with the law, as long as a Conservation Officer can view the information contained on the license, and a photo ID can be presented.
Non-Resident Student Licenses
Full-time students attending school in New Hampshire may purchase non-resident fishing or hunting licenses at resident rates. Students may be in high school, college or graduate school; they must be registered for at least 12 credit hours per semester. To get the reduced rate, you must show a valid, current school ID and a copy of the courses you are currently registered for, totaling at least 12 credit hours. These licenses are sold only at Fish and Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301, in person or by mail.
Buy Your Annual Hike Safe Card
$25 for individual or $35 per family. Available through online purchase only, at wildnh.com/safe. Hike Safe Cards are good for the calendar year (expiring on December 31). Card holders are not liable to pay rescue costs, with some exceptions. Purchase is voluntary.
A great way to support the Fish and Game Search and Rescue Fund.
If you have a current N.H. fishing or hunting license or OHRV, snowmobile, or boat registration, you are already covered!
