New Hampshire

Sub-species: Eastern

Tags: Over the counter 

Application Period: n/a

Electronic or Print at Home Fulfillment: ONLY if you have previously held a NH license since 2000.  Otherwise you will need to visit a licensing agent in person to verify hunter education.

Hunter Education Required: YES

Bag Limit: 2 bearded birds but one must be taken in WMUs H1, H2, J2, I1, K, L, or M.

2026 Spring Season Dates: May 1 – 31

2025 Fall Season Dates:

WMU A, Archery – Sept 15 – Dec 8 (limit one either sex)

WMU B-M, Archery – Sept 15 – Dec 15 (limit one either sex)

WMU D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M, Shotgun – Oct 13-19 (limit one either sex)

Special Youth Hunt: April 25-26

Special Disabled Hunt: No

Decoys Allowed: Yes

Tagging Instructions: Upon killing a turkey the tag shall be filled out and immediately attached to the turkey.

Noteworthy Restrictions: Spring hunting ends at 12 Noon.  28 gauge and .410, can only be used with shot sizes #7 through #9 and a minimum shot density of 18 grams per cubic centimeter (G/CC), and a minimum barrel length of 18 inches.  hunters may take two (2) male or bearded turkeys during the spring season. However, the first spring turkey shall be legally registered before the second spring turkey can be taken. One of the spring turkeys may be taken statewide, but the other spring turkey shall only be taken in WMUs H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, or M.  Illegal to take a turkey while it is in a tree.  A person who has taken a turkey may assist another properly licensed turkey hunter by calling only. The person assisting by calling shall not possess a firearm or bow and arrow.

New Hampshire Fish and Game

603-271-3421

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