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Deer Hunting Deer are New Hampshire’s most popular game animal, with a total of more than 80,000 deer found in all areas of the state. NH has a long archery season starting Sept. 15 (antlered only through Sept. 30), a muzzleloader season that is a special attraction for hunters given its timing (11 days before the firearms season), and a firearms season that begins Nov. 10 statewide. (See the chart for “any deer” days, when hunters may take a doe or a buck; NH Fish and Game uses “any deer” days to manage deer populations.) A Special Unit M permit allows hunters to take additional antlerless deer in WMU-M. 2010 Deer Hunting Seasons Archery Muzzleloader fIrearm Youth Hunt DEFINITIONS Season IncluSIve Dates Wildlife Management Units Antlered deer only Sept. 15–Sept. 30 Statewide Any deer Oct. 1–Dec. 8 WMU A — NOTE: Archery deer season ends one week early. Antlered Deer: Deer with at least one antler three (3) inches long. Any Deer: All deer regardless of sex or age. Any deer Oct. 1–Dec. 15 B – M Antlered deer only Oct. 30–Nov. 9 A, B, C1, C2, D1, E, F, G, I1, I2, J1 Any deer Oct. 30 ONLY D2, J2 Antlered deer only Oct. 31–Nov. 9 Any deer Oct. 30–Oct. 31 K Antlered deer only Nov. 1–Nov. 9 Any deer Oct. 30–Nov. 1 H1, H2 Antlered deer only Nov. 2–Nov. 9 Any deer Oct. 30–Nov. 5 L Antlered deer only Nov. 6–Nov. 9 Any deer Oct. 30–Nov. 9 M Antlered deer only Nov. 10–Nov. 28 WMU A — NOTE: Regular firearm deer season ends one week early. Antlered deer only Nov. 10–Dec. 5 B, C1, C2, D1, E, F, G, I1, I2, J1 Any deer Nov. 10 ONLY D2, J2 Antlered deer only Nov. 11–Dec. 5 Any deer Nov. 10–Nov 11 K Antlered deer only Nov. 12–Dec. 5 Any deer Nov. 10–Nov. 12 H1, H2 Antlered deer only Nov. 13–Dec. 5 Any deer Nov. 10–Nov. 16 L Antlered deer only Nov. 17–Dec. 5 Any deer Nov. 10–Nov. 19 M Antlered deer only Nov. 20–Dec. 5 Oct. 23 & 24 any deer statewide; see page 16 for details. If you are using a special deer permit, you are not allowed to take two deer at the same time. The first deer taken must be registered before you attempt to take a second deer. Deer Hunting Licensing Requirements All hunters, with the exception of those eligible to use the special deer tag (see page 40), must have a valid deer tag that has not been detached from their license/permit. Deer may be hunted using a variety of licenses and tags as described below. Archery License: allows the taking of one deer of either sex during the archery deer season (antlered deer only Sept. 15–30). Regular Hunting or Combination License: allows the taking of one deer during the regular firearms deer season (Wildlife Management Unit restrictions apply). Muzzleloader License: allows the holder of a Regular NH Hunting License to take a deer during the special muzzleloading deer season, using the firearms deer tag. Nonresident youths must purchase this license to participate in the muzzleloader season. This license does not include a separate tag. Deer Crossbow License: allows the holder of a Regular NH Hunting License to take a deer with a crossbow during the regular firearms deer season, using the firearms deer tag. This license does not include a separate tag. Special Archery Deer Permit: allows the taking of one additional antlered deer using bow and arrow during the archery deer season. Each hunter is limited to one of these permits. Archery hunters may only buy this permit when purchasing their regular archery license. This permit may be used to tag the first deer taken by archery if it is legally antlered. All ages. Special Unit M Permit: allows the taking of antlerless deer in WMU M, in addition to deer taken using a Regular NH Hunting or Archery License. It may be used on any day during any deer season the hunter holds a license for (archery, muzzleloader or firearm). All ages. neW FOR 2010: Special Unit M Permits are not valid until October 1. Also, a total of up to 4,000 hunters will be allowed to purchase Special Antlerless Deer Permits for Unit M. For 2010, at the time of purchase, hunters may opt for a permit with 1 deer tag ($13) or two deer tags ($26). Long Island and Governor’s Island Deer Permits: allows the taking of deer on Long and Governor’s Islands, respectively. Written landowner permission required on forms available at the Region 2 office in New Hampton or at Headquarters in Concord. Many special restrictions apply; see www.huntnh.com. All ages. 20 2010/11 New Hampshire Hunting & Trapping Digest
Deer Hunting Regulations Hunting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. Deer must be registered at the closest open registration station within 24 hours. See page 28 for a listing of stations. A conservation officer may request to see the head and hide of a deer taken under an archery license within 48 hours of killing. It is unlawful to hunt deer with a rimfire firearm. No shotgun ammunition, other than slugs or 00 or larger buckshot, may be used to take deer. Exception: Buckshot is prohibited for taking deer in Auburn, Chester, Greenland, Newington, Portsmouth and Stratham. NEW FOR 2010 — ARCHERY SEASON The archery deer season is antlered deer only September 15 – September 30 statewide. Any deer may be taken on the regular archery deer license beginning October 1. This is intended to help deer populations increase to population goals. NEW FOR 2010 — WMU-A The 2-point minimum antler restriction has been removed. Any antlered deer is legal during the antlered-only deer season. Muzzleloader season has been restored to the full 11 days prior to the regular firearms season, but both the archery and firearms deer seasons still close one week earlier than the rest of the state. The 2-point APR was removed due to concerns over the long-term negative effect on deer genetics. Archery Archers must have their name and address on arrows. Fixed blade broadheads cannot be less than ⅞ inches wide and not more than 1½ inches wide. Retractable blade broadheads are permitted (must be not less than ⅞ of an inch wide when open). Minimum draw weight for deer is 40 lbs. Muzzleloader To hunt deer during the muzzleloader season, a person needs a Regular NH Hunting License, plus a Muzzleloader License. A muzzleloader is defined as a single barrel, single shot firearm (40 caliber or greater) that can only be loaded from the muzzle. Only one deer may be taken with a muzzleloader or firearm with the firearm tag. No person shall have in possession, while taking deer during the muzzleloader season, more than one muzzleloading rifle and one muzzleloading handgun. No separate muzzleloader tag is issued. AntLered/Any Deer—Definitions • Antlered Deer: Deer with at least one antler three (3) inches long. • Any Deer: All deer regardless of sex or age. Crossbows A crossbow means a device consisting of a bow mounted to a rigid stock for discharging quarrels, bolts, or arrows and having a mechanical means to hold and release the drawn string. A bolt means a short projectile for a crossbow that resembles an arrow. A crossbow shall have a minimum pull of 125 pounds, a working mechanical safety and a stock no less than 25 inches in length. See page 8 for more information on crossbow permits. 96 Old Turnpike Rd. Salisbury NH Deer Hunting Privately Owned Hunting Preserve www.samsonsridge.com Office: (618) 524-8977 • Mobile: (270) 994-2553 Physical Address: 695 Concord Church Lane, Vienna, IL 62995 Mailing Address: 5156 Old Marion Rd., Metropolis, IL 62960 Making Hunting & Fishing Dreams Come True for YoungsTers, 21 & unDer, with LiFe-THreaTening iLLnesses Toll Free: 866-345-4455 www.HuntofaLifetime.org Open 7 Days A Week We Buy-Sell-Trade Firearms 603-648-2888 New for 2010! Fools even the most wary trophy bucks. Ideal for rattling, grunting, decoys and mock scrapes. The most effective scent on the market. Ask for Buck Stop at your dealer today. www.buckstopscents.com Guns - Safes Clothing - Accessories Hunt NH! www.barnstoreofnewengland.com www.HuntNH.com 21
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