Hunter Safety Certification
New Hampshire Hunter
Education 2026
Hunter education certification requirements, online course options, field day rules, apprentice license info, and bowhunter education for New Hampshire. New Hampshire requires hunter education for all first-time hunters. Online + field day is available. NH offers excellent deer, turkey, and moose hunting.
Online Course Available
Field Day Required
Accepts Reciprocity
Apprentice License Available
2026 Hunter Education Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Required?
Yes
All first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$19.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day
Required
$0.00 fee
Course Hours
8
hours minimum
Course Requirements
New Hampshire Hunter Education Course Details
Enrollment options, fees, and what to expect from the New Hampshire hunter education certification process.
Issuing Agency
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG)
— Official Site
Required
Required — for all first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$19.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day / Skills
Required
Fee: $0.00 — hands-on firearm safety demonstration required with certified instructor
In-Person Fee
Free (volunteer instructors)
Minimum Hours
8 hours (completion time varies based on pace and method)
Reciprocity
Does New Hampshire Accept Out-of-State Certifications?
Reciprocity Accepted
New Hampshire accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a New Hampshire hunting license.
New Hampshire accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a New Hampshire hunting license.
Apprentice Program
New Hampshire Apprentice Hunting License
Apprentice License Available
Hunt before completing hunter education with a licensed adult mentor
Must hunt alongside a licensed adult mentor at all times
Full hunter education certification required for subsequent license purchases after apprentice license(s) are exhausted
Course Curriculum
What Topics Are Covered?
The New Hampshire hunter education course covers the following subjects:
Firearm safety
Wildlife ID
New Hampshire regulations
Ethics
Conservation
First aid
Important Notes
New Hampshire-Specific Requirements
New Hampshire allows mentored hunting under a licensed adult for one season before full certification is required.
Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) (www.wildlife.state.nh.us).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current course fees and enrollment options directly with the agency before registering.