COVID-19 Response
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and emergency orders, the License and OHRV Registration Agents may be closed, have limited hours, or other restrictions in place. Please call before you visit. Thank you for your continued support during this difficult time.
The NH Fish and Game Department is committed to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to provide services to the public while keeping people safe. Please continue to check this page for further information as the situation unfolds.
Announcements
- All hunters in New Hampshire age 16 or older must be licensed which requires the completion of a hunter education course. As a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, however, all in-person hunter education classes were cancelled. New hunters currently finishing their online courses will be required to complete a field day before they can purchase their 2020 license. Field days are available only for New Hampshire residents age 15 and older; 12-to 14-year-olds will not be able to join a 2020 field day. Anyone interested in trying hunting this fall should consider an apprentice license if you have not already completed hunter education online. The apprentice license allows people to go hunting through the end of the calendar year, under the guidance of an experienced hunter, without completing all hunter education requirements first.
- Saltwater fishing is still open in the Granite State if you have your 2020 fishing license and make sure the coast/beach you are accessing is open. Check the Parks website for info on state beaches.
- Let's Go Fishing classes have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. We will let you know when we are able to offer classes once more.
- The White Mountain National Forest has issued a temporary closure notice for many trailheads and recreation facilities.
- Toilet facilities are closed at NH Fish and Game boat ramps until further notice due to the COVID1-19 outbreak. Anglers are urged to continue practicing social distancing recommendations from state and federal health agencies.
- Regional Offices, the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, Great Bay Discovery Center, and our hatcheries are closed to the public without an appointment until further notice.
- Reminder: Throughout the COVID-19 emergency in New Hampshire, all hunting, fishing, and OHRV rules and regulations remain in effect and will be enforced.
Press Releases
- Plan Ahead to Register Your 2020 Deer Harvest
- Turkey Registration May Be Completed Online or in Person This Fall
- Bear Season Opens September 1 with Changes to Make Hunter Reporting Easier
- An Apprentice License Is a Good Option for This Fall's Hunting Seasons
- Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking from Now Through Fall
- 2020 Barry Conservation Summer Camp Cancelled
- May NH Fish and Game Commission Meeting Cancelled
- Start Your Online Hunter Education Class Today
- Fish and Game Reminds People That Fishing and Hunting Licenses Are Still Required
- Be Prepared to Register Your Gobbler During This Spring's Harvest Season
- Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 in New Hampshire with Some Changes Due to COVID-19 Including Online Registration
- Outdoor Recreation and COVID-19 Restrictions
- Many Waters Now Open for Fishing in the Granite State
- New Hampshire's Outdoors Are Open
- Additional Fish and Game Closures Announced Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
- All NH Fish and Game Laws and Rules Are Still in Effect and Being Enforced
Resources
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