Archery License

New Hampshire Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in New Hampshire - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. New Hampshire offers an archery deer season in September and October. Crossbows are legal for all hunters 68+ and those with disabilities during archery season. No separate archery stamp required.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 40 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$23.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$109.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

40 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows restricted to hunters age 68+ and those with qualifying disabilities during archery season. All hunters may use crossbows during the firearms season.

License & Stamp Details

New Hampshire Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$23.00
Nonresident License Fee	$109.00
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

New Hampshire Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in New Hampshire. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

40 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in New Hampshire.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 40 lb draw weight. Broadheads required. Crossbow use restricted by age/disability during archery season.

Crossbow Regulations

New Hampshire Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in New Hampshire. Crossbows restricted to hunters age 68+ and those with qualifying disabilities during archery season. All hunters may use crossbows during the firearms season.

Separate crossbow permit required

Season Dates

New Hampshire Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

Archery Deer Season

Sep 16

Through Oct 31

Important Notes

New Hampshire-Specific Archery Rules

New Hampshire has a relatively short archery season. The White Mountain National Forest and DRED lands provide public bowhunting opportunities. Deer populations are good in the southern counties.

Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (www.wildlife.nh.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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