WMU H2 deer season dates
New Hampshire / fall 2026 / general calendar. Exact wildlife unit selected manually; no property or shooting-hours decision.
| Season family | Deer class | Inclusive dates |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Antlered or antlerless | 2026-09-15 through 2026-12-15 |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered or antlerless | 2026-10-31 through 2026-11-03 |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered only | 2026-11-04 through 2026-11-10 |
| Regular firearms | Antlered or antlerless | 2026-11-11 through 2026-11-15 |
| Regular firearms | Antlered only | 2026-11-16 through 2026-12-06 |
Official source checked 2026-10-12. Publication expires at the next New Hampshire midnight.
Deer season calendar
Reviewed coverage: New Hampshire, fall 2026, general seasons. A calendar match is not permission to hunt.
Official references and limits
NH 2026 official deer season digestControlling Fis 301 ordinary deer rulesOfficial wildlife management unit definitionsOctober 7, 2026 agency muzzleloader notice
- This is the published general season calendar, not permission to hunt or a legal shooting-hours result.
- Confirm your exact wildlife management unit using the official map. County names do not establish a unit.
- License, unused tag, land access, weapon compliance, town restrictions and current emergency orders remain separate requirements.
- Current emergency-order completeness is unverified. Check current NH Fish and Game notices and the land manager before hunting.
- Youth hunts, special permits, named managed areas and islands are not evaluated by this general-calendar answer.