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Big game hunting near Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Hunting Guide
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Big Game Hunting Near Manchester, NH

Manchester, New Hampshire โ€” Whitetail Deer, Moose, Black Bear seasons, public land, and local tips for 2026.

Big Game Hunting Near Manchester

Big game hunting near Manchester, New Hampshire focuses on Whitetail Deer, Moose, Black Bear, and more. Use the season table below, then confirm county or unit rules with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.

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New Hampshire Hunting Seasons

SpeciesArcheryFirearm
Whitetail DeerSep 15 โ€“ Dec (WMUs Aโ€“M; WMU A ends ~1 week early)Muzzleloader Oct 31 - Nov 10; shotgun Nov 11 - Dec 6 (~WMU splits)
Wild Turkeyโ€”Spring gobbler (May window; see Hunting Digest)
Black Bearโ€”Sep - Nov (WMU splits; bait/dogs permitting varies)

* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with New Hampshire Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.

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Highlights

Moose lottery
Black bear
White Mountains
Turkey