Bear Dog Hunting and Training Reciprocity List
Pursuant to RSA 207:12-b, hunting with the use of bear dogs and/or training with bear dogs is allowed in NH for non-residents only if their state of residence allows the same activities for NH hunters. Following is a state-by-state reference list to check your status.
Please note: NH bear dog training is closed from March 1 - June 30.
This page was updated in March 2019.
| Bear Dog Hunting and Training Reciprocity List | ||||
| State | Contact | Bear Season | Hunt with Dogs | Train Dogs on Bear |
| Alabama | (334) 242-3467 | NO | NO | NO |
| Alaska | (907) 267-2257 | YES | YES | NO |
| Arizona | (928) 367-4281 | YES | YES | YES |
| Arkansas | (501) 223-6300 | YES | NO | NO |
| California | (916) 653-4899 | YES | YES | YES |
| Colorado | (303)297-1192 | YES | NO | NO |
| Connecticut | (860) 424-3000 | NO | NO | NO |
| Delaware | (302) 739-9910 | NO | NO | NO |
| Florida | (850) 265-3676 | NO | NO | NO |
| Georgia | (770) 296-9680 | YES | YES | YES |
| Hawaii | (808) 587-0166 | NO | NO | NO |
| Idaho | (208) 334-3700 | YES | YES | YES |
| Illinois | (217) 782-6302 | NO | NO | NO |
| Indiana | (317) 232-4200 | NO | NO | NO |
| Iowa | (515) 281-5918 | NO | NO | NO |
| Kansas | (620) 672-5911 | NO | NO | NO |
| Kentucky | (800) 858-1549 | YES | NO | NO |
| Louisiana | (225) 765-2989 | NO | NO | NO |
| Maine | (207) 657-2345 | YES | YES | NO |
| Maryland | (410) 924-1308 | YES | NO | NO |
| Massachusetts | (617) 626-1650 | YES | NO | NO |
| Michigan | (513) 373-1230 | YES | YES | YES |
| Minnesota | (651) 296-6157 | YES | NO | NO |
| Mississippi | (601) 432-2400 | NO | NO | NO |
| Missouri | (573) 522-4115 | NO | NO | NO |
| Montana | (406) 444-2452 | YES | NO | NO |
| Nebraska | (402) 471-0641 | NO | NO | NO |
| New Jersey | (908) 735-8240 | YES | NO | NO |
| New Mexico | (505) 476-8046 | YES | YES | NO |
| Nevada | (775) 688-1884 | YES | YES | NO |
| New York | (518) 897-1326 | YES | NO | YES |
| North Carolina | (919) 707-0010 | YES | YES | YES |
| North Dakota | (701) 328-6300 | NO | NO | NO |
| Ohio | (614) 644-3925 | NO | NO | NO |
| Oklahoma | (580) 254-9173 | YES | NO | NO |
| Oregon | (503) 947-6000 | YES | NO | NO |
| Pennsylvania | (717) 787-4250 | YES | NO | NO |
| Rhode Island | (401) 423-1920 | NO | NO | NO |
| South Carolina | (803) 734-4002 | YES | YES | NO |
| South Dakota | (605) 223-7660 | NO | NO | NO |
| Tennessee | (615) 781-6500 | YES | YES | YES |
| Texas | (512) 389-4846 | NO | NO | NO |
| Utah | (801) 538-4700 | YES | YES | YES |
| Vermont | (802) 241-3727 | YES | NO | NO |
| Virginia | (804) 367-1000 | YES | YES | YES |
| Washington | (360) 902-2200 | YES | NO | NO |
| West Virginia | (304) 558-2758 | YES | YES | YES |
| Wisconsin | (608) 266-2621 | YES | YES | YES |
| Wyoming | (307) 777-4600 | YES | NO | NO |
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