New Hampshire Moose Hunting
Regulations 2026
Moose (Alces alces) are the largest member of the deer family in North America, with bulls regularly exceeding 1,000 lbs. New Hampshire conducts an annual moose lottery. Successful applicants can hunt specific Wildlife Management Units in northern NH.
New Hampshire Moose Hunting - 2026 Regulation Quick Reference
Verified August 2026
Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (www.wildlife.nh.gov) · Last verified: August 2026
What You Need
License & Tag Requirements to Hunt Moose in New Hampshire
| License / Tag | Resident | Non-Resident | Required For |
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Season Overview
New Hampshire Moose Season Calendar 2026
| Season | 2026 Dates | Legal Methods | Extra License Needed | Notes |
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| Moose |
By Management Zone
Season Dates & Rules by Zone
Harvest Rules
New Hampshire Moose Bag Limits & Harvest Regulations
| Animal Type | Season Bag Limit | How to Get the Tag | Key Rules |
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Legal Hunting Methods
New Hampshire Moose Hunting - Seasons by Method
After the Harvest
Moose Registration - New Hampshire's Check-In Requirements
New Hampshire-Specific Rules
New Hampshire Moose Hunting Rules You Must Know
Where to Hunt
Best Moose Hunting Areas in New Hampshire
Know Your Quarry
New Hampshire Moose - Biology & Population Facts
Hunting Tactics
New Hampshire Moose Hunting Tactics - By Season
Questions & Answers