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New HampshireDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for New Hampshire.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Deer Weekend | Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | firearms | |
| Muzzleloader Deer | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026 | muzzleloader |
Youth Deer Weekend: Youth hunters only
Muzzleloader Deer: Online registration unavailable first 2 days; in-person registration at station required 1 antlered per season
Statewide (except WMU A closes Dec 8)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer | Sep 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 | archery |
Archery Deer: WMU A closes December 8; remainder of state closes December 15 1 antlered per season
Statewide (WMU A closes Nov 29)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Firearms Deer | Nov 11, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 | firearms |
Regular Firearms Deer: WMU A closes November 29; remainder of state closes December 6 1 antlered per season
Whitetail Deer source: wildlife.nh.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey | May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | any | |
| Fall Turkey Archery | Sep 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 | archery |
Spring Turkey: One of two spring birds may be taken statewide; second spring bird restricted to WMUs H1, H2, J2, K, L, M
Fall Turkey Archery: Archery turkey follows deer archery season dates; WMU A closes Dec 8
WMUs D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Shotgun | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Shotgun: Fall shotgun turkey limited to WMUs D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M only
WMUs H1, H2, J2, K, L, M
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey (Second Bird) | May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | any |
Spring Turkey (Second Bird): Second spring turkey must be taken in WMUs H1, H2, J2, K, L, or M only
Turkey source: nhfishgame.com, wildlife.nh.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the New Hampshire state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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