New Hampshire Bird Hunting

Seasons Span October 1 – December 31, 2023

Resident License Fees:

$32

Non-Resident License Fees:

$53
3-Day $25

Special Permits:

Habitat Fee $2.50
Pheasant Tag $31

State Drought Monitor – Upland hunting conditions are often highly dependent upon moisture for both habitat production and bird survival.

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*prior to hunting, always verify all local rules and regulations with the appropriate state agencies because these laws are continually changing and are often area specific



Ruffed Grouse

New Hampshire Ruffed Grouse Season

October 1 – December 31, 2023

 Limits: 4 per day


Woodcock

New Hampshire Woodcock Season

October 1 – November 14, 2023

Limits: 3 per day


Bobwhite Quail

New Hampshire Bobwhite Quail Season

October 1 – December 31, 2023

Limits: 4 per day


Ring-Necked Pheasant

New Hampshire Ring-Necked Pheasant Season

October 1 – December 31, 2023

Limits: 2 per day, 10 per season


Hungarian Partridge

New Hampshire Hungarian Partridge Season

October 1 December – 31, 2023

 Limits: 4 per day


Chukar

New Hampshire Chukar Season

October 1 – December 31, 2023

Limits: 4 per day

Charlie the Shorthair

Lost……again

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End of Season Omens

Rio the setter suddenly hits the brakes, sliding to a stop on a steep grade beside an old logging road being reclaimed by the…