FAQ: Is It Still Hunting Season In Nh?

Following are general dates for hunting season in New Hampshire.

Select the species name for more dates and details.
April 24-25, 2021	Youth turkey-hunting weekend
October 30 – November 9, 2021	Deer/muzzleloader
November 10 – December 5, 2021	Deer/regular firearms (closes one week early in WMU A)

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What hunting season is now in NH?

2021 New Hampshire Hunting Seasons Archery: September 15-December 15 (ends December 8 in WMU A) Youth Deer Weekend: October 23-24. Muzzleloader: October 30-November 9. Firearms: November 10-December 5 (ends November 28 in WMU A)

What can be hunted right now?

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• Deer.
• Bighorn Sheep.
• Waterfowl.
• Small Game Mammals.
• Nongame, Furbearers.

What Animals Can you hunt all year round?

Let’s look at some of the species that will keep you hunting all winter long.

• Rabbit. Many states throughout the U.S. allow you to pursue rabbit from fall through January and even until the end of February.
• Coyotes.
• Wild Hog.
• Squirrel.
• Raccoons.
• Beaver.
• Crow.

Can you hunt on your own land without a license in NH?

Resident landowners and their minor children under the age of 16 may hunt and trap on their own land in season without a license. This exception does not apply to activities requiring a special license or permit (i.e., archery, muzzleloader, pheasants, turkey, etc.).

How many deer can you take in NH?

You may not take more than one deer at a time. If you are using a Special Unit M Permit, the first deer taken must be registered before you try to take another deer. Youth hunters (under age 16) may buy the special permits (read more about youth hunting). Permit is valid ONLY in Wildlife Management Unit M.

What state has the earliest deer season?

This is undoubtedly surprising to many, but the earliest deer season in the Continental United States is in California’s “A Zone,” a huge swath of country running along the coast and coastal mountains roughly from Ventura northward for several hundred miles.

Can you eat coyote?

Most people don’t like it because it has a strong flavor. But the reason it has a strong flavor is because they grilled it and over cooked it.” Coyote is perfectly suited for the grind. Grind this meat up and utilize it in any meal that would normally call for ground meat.

Can you hunt on Sundays in NH?

New Hampshire hunting seasons offer standard game animals, including turkey, deer, pheasant and small game. Unlike many states, the Granite State offers Sunday hunting. Hunting licenses are available for state residents and nonresidents.

Can you hunt deer in the winter?

Late season whitetail hunting is tough due to the winter weather conditions, though, bad conditions like rain and snow offer the best still hunting days. It can be hard after a long deer hunting season, but less than ideal weather is the right day to plan a still hunt for late season bucks.

Is it legal to shoot a fox?

Shooting of foxes is legal but the use of firearms is restricted near highways and inhabited areas. Care should; however, be taken that a wrong animal is not victimized. Since a gun is not always available this method can come in handy and is simple to follow as well.

Can you hunt deer in the summer?

While Sambar deer can be hunted all year round, during the summer months the ground litter in the bush is dry and crunchy and this makes stalking very difficult. By far the best time to hunt is during the winter months (Late May to end of September).

Is it legal to shoot squirrels in NH?

New Hampshire, in fact, has had a limited hunting season for gray squirrels since at least the 1930s. Until last week, when the season opened, you couldn’t shoot a squirrel even though you might have run over one or two of them on your morning commute.

Can I shoot a deer on my property in NH?

Yes, with verbal or written permission. And as a hunter, you can ask a landowner if you can hunt on his or her posted property.

Can I shoot a bear on my property in NH?

A person who suffers loss or damage to livestock, bees, orchards or growing crops, by bear or mountain lion, may receive compensation from the state. The statutes allow a person to kill any unprotected bird or wild animal doing damage to poultry, crops, domestic animals on the person’s property.