New Hampshire hunting
Public hunting land in New Hampshire
Caliber maps 102 public hunting areas in New Hampshire, with New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
New Hampshire · 102 areas
White Mountain National Forest
National forest · 725,056 acres
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 43,764 acres
White Mountain Purchase Unit
National forest · 29,310 acres
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 15,389 acres
Wapack National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 3,288 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 102 by distance from you.
- 95
- State wildlife areas
- 2
- National forests
- 5
- National wildlife refuges
New Hampshire hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Phone
- 603-271-3421
- Resident license
- $32.00 — Resident Hunting License (excludes $2.50 Wildlife Habitat Fee)
- Nonresident license
- $53.00 — Non-resident Small-game Hunting License (3-day $25.00); excludes $2.50 Habitat Fee
- Hunter education
- Hunter Education is required for new hunters to buy their first hunting or archery license.
- Good to know
- Nearly all state, federal, municipal and private land is open to hunting unless posted against it.
Fees and rules as published by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department website
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The 12 biggest of 102 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain National Forest | National forest | 725,056 | Open |
| Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 43,764 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| White Mountain Purchase Unit | National forest | 29,310 | Open |
| Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 15,389 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Wapack National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 3,288 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Enfield Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 3,032 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 2,206 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Ellis R. Hatch Jr. Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,920 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| William B. Ruger Wildlife Management Area - South | State wildlife area | 1,905 | Open |
| Mt Kelsey Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,281 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| William B. Ruger Wildlife Management Area - North | State wildlife area | 1,272 | Open |
| Lower Shaker Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,101 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 95
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 2
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 5
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
New Hampshire hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in New Hampshire?
Caliber lists 102 public hunting areas in New Hampshire: 95 state wildlife areas, 2 national forests, 5 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. New Hampshire Fish and Game Department also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in New Hampshire?
As published by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $32.00 — Resident Hunting License (excludes $2.50 Wildlife Habitat Fee); nonresident, $53.00 — Non-resident Small-game Hunting License (3-day $25.00); excludes $2.50 Habitat Fee. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in New Hampshire?
Hunter Education is required for new hunters to buy their first hunting or archery license. Check New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in New Hampshire?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the managing agency before you hunt.
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