New Hampshire deer season 2026 Open
Deer season in New Hampshire is open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Read today.
| 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 |
Deer hunting in New Hampshire runs from Sep 15, 2026 (Archery) to Dec 15, 2026 (Archery) in the 2026 season, and is open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026.
Statewide seasons: archery Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026; muzzleloader Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026; regular firearms Nov 11, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026; youth weekend Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026.
Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, NH Fish and Game dates and seasons (page). Read today.