Guide to New Hampshire Hunting: 2026-2027 Seasons and Rules

Majestic deers with antlers grazing around the White Mountain National Forest

New Hampshire hunting season for 2026-2027 starts early, with gray squirrel and black bear opportunities opening in September, followed by archery deer on September 15 and the main fall calendar rolling into turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, and regular firearms seasons later in the fall. Hunters in the Granite State can pursue deer, black bear, moose by … Read more

New Hampshire Trophy Deer Program 2024: Honoring Exceptional Whitetails

New Hampshire Trophy Deer Program honors hunters who harvest exceptional whitetail deer weighing 200 pounds or more

So, you’re a Ne­w Hampshire hunter? Did you manage to hunt a stunning white­tail deer this season? Was it massive­, perhaps 200 pounds or over? If that’s a yes, you may qualify for Ne­w Hampshire’s Trophy Deer Program! It’s a program that applauds hunte­rs who bring in remarkable whitetail de­er in our beloved Granite­ State. … Read more