The Granite State’s fall turkey hunting season opens on September 15 for archers, while the fall shotgun season runs October 11–17 in designated Wildlife Management Units. Hunters who did not fill both of their turkey tags during the 2021 spring season may harvest […] CONTACT: Dan Bergeron: (603) 271-1126Allison Keating: (603) 271-2461August 18, 2021 Concord, […]
Take advantage of New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 5, 2021. On Free Fishing Day, you can fish anywhere in New Hampshire — freshwater or saltwater — without a fishing license. Both state residents and nonresidents may participate. All other fishing regulations […] CONTACT: Scott Decker: (603) 271-2501 Jay Martin: (603) 271-3212 May 27, […]
Winter anglers in New Hampshire had some trout stocked especially for them during 2020. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department stocks trout during the fall to bolster the winter ice fishery, translating into some exciting fishing action this winter. Winter anglers chasing trout can […] CONTACT:Jason Smith: 603-271-2501Jay Martin: 603-271-3211December 22, 2020 Concord, NH […]
For nine exciting days, October 17-25, a group of lucky moose permit holders and their hunting partners will have the experience of a lifetime taking part in New Hampshire’s annual moose hunt. A total of 49 permit holders were drawn in this year’s […] CONTACT:Henry Jones: (603) 744-5470Linda Verville: (603) 271-2461September 21, 2020 Concord, NH […]
New Hampshire’s hunting season for pheasant gets underway on October 1 and continues through December 31. This fall, 11,495 adult ring-necked pheasants will be stocked in all 10 counties with an average of 140 pheasants per site. Due to safety concerns for Fish […] CONTACT: Karen Bordeau: (603) 744-5470Dan Bergeron: (603) 271-1126September 24, 2020 Concord, […]
New Hampshire’s fall hunting seasons kick off on September 1 with the opening of black bear and gray squirrel seasons. Archery seasons for turkey and white-tailed deer get underway September 15. The statewide resident Canada goose hunt runs September 1-25. Highlights of New Hampshire’s hunting seasons […] CONTACT:Dan Bergeron: (603) 271-1126August 24, 2020 Concord, NH […]
If you want to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall, now is the time to enter the 2020 moose hunt lottery and try your luck on the adventure of a lifetime—hunting moose in the rugged woods of the Granite State. The lottery […] CONTACT:Linda Verville: (603) 271-2461Henry Jones: (603) 744-5470May 11, 2020 CONCORD, NH […]
Anglers get ready, many of New Hampshire’s waterbodies are already open for fishing with more opportunity arriving in April. “Right now, New Hampshire has many lakes and rivers that can already be legally fished,” noted Jason Smith, Inland Fisheries Division Chief. “Most […] CONTACT: Jason Smith: 603-271-1744 Scott Decker: 603-271-2491 March 25, 2020 Concord, NH […]
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, getting outdoors is a good way to maintain our mental and physical health. Scientific studies show that time outside in nature can significantly: reduce stress and anxiety; lower blood pressure; improve mood, energy, and sleep; […] CONTACT: Nicola Whitley: (603) 271-3211 Jay Martin: (603) 271-3211 March 20, 2020 Concord, NH […]
New Hampshire’s 2020 moose hunt lottery is now open. Enter today for your chance at the adventure of a lifetime—hunting moose in the rugged woods of the Granite State. The lottery entrance fee is $15 for New Hampshire residents and […] CONTACT: Linda Verville: (603) 271-2461 Henry Jones: (603) 744-5470 January 30, 2020 CONCORD, NH […]
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