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New Hampshire

Hunting

Hunting

Small Game Hunting Seasons

Cottontail Rabbit

2022–2023 Small Game Hunting Seasons

Species

Inclusive Dates

Wildlife Management Units

Daily Limit

Season Limit

Cottontail Rabbit

Oct. 1–Jan. 31, 2023

H2, K, L, M
(except for closed areas, see map below)

2

No

Falconry Season:
Oct. 1, 2022–Mar. 15, 2023

Gray Squirrel

Sept. 1–Jan. 31, 2023

All

5

No

Pheasant*

Oct. 1–Dec. 31

All

2

10

Due to safety concerns, the pheasant season will be closed statewide until noon on in-season

stocking days. These closures will occur on Thursdays and Fridays, October 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21.

Ruffed Grouse (Partridge)

Oct. 1–Dec. 31

All

4

No

Quail, Chukar, Hungarian/European Partridge

Oct. 1–Dec. 31

All

4

No

Snowshoe Hare

Oct. 1, 2022–Mar. 31, 2023

A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E, F, G, J1

3

No

H1, H2, I1, I2, J2, K, L, M

2

Shaded Areas Closed to Cottontail Rabbit Hunting

The areas indicated below are known locations of New England cottontail rabbits (endangered in New Hampshire), and are closed to hunting of all cottontail rabbits.

Map of Areas Closed to Cottontail Rabbit Hunting