New Hampshire hunting seasons 2026
5 hunting seasons are open in New Hampshire today, including deer, wild turkey, pheasant. Dates come from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and were read today.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Read today.
Big game
- Deer Open open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026
Turkey
- Wild turkey Open open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026
Upland birds
- Pheasant Open open now, closes Dec 31, 2026
5 hunting seasons are open in New Hampshire on November 14: deer, wild turkey and pheasant.
New Hampshire sets different dates by zone or unit for wild turkey; the tables list each zone's dates.
Dates come from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's NH Fish and Game dates and seasons, read today. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries are not reproduced here; the agency's regulations govern.
All New Hampshire season dates
Deer Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | Open open, closes in 31 days |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Regular Firearms | Statewide | Nov 11, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Open open, closes in 22 days |
| Youth weekend | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
Wild turkey Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | WMU A | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | Open open, closes in 24 days |
| Archery | WMUs B-M | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | Open open, closes in 31 days |
| Shotgun | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 | Closed closed |
Pheasant Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Open open, closes in 47 days |
Questions
Is deer season open in New Hampshire right now?
Yes. 2 deer seasons are open in New Hampshire on November 14, and the last of them closes Dec 15, 2026.
Is wild turkey season open in New Hampshire right now?
Yes. 2 wild turkey seasons are open in New Hampshire on November 14, and the last of them closes Dec 15, 2026.
Is pheasant season open in New Hampshire right now?
Yes. 1 pheasant season is open in New Hampshire on November 14, and the last of them closes Dec 31, 2026.
When does the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department publish next year's season dates?
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has posted the coming year's dates between December and March in recent years. This page updates the day the agency's page changes.
Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, NH Fish and Game dates and seasons. Read today.