Bear Season Dates & Density Estimates
Detailed harvest information from previous years is available in the NH Wildlife Harvest Summary.
WMU Maps
- Wildlife Management Unit Map - Bear and Small Game (11" x 17")
- Wildlife Management Unit Map - Bear and Small Game (8.5" x 11")
- Wildlife Management Unit Map - All Species
2022 Bear Season Dates | ||
Method |
Wildlife Management Units |
Dates |
General Season | ||
WMUs: A, B, C2, D1, H1, H2, I2, K, L, M | Sept. 1 – Nov. 8 | |
WMUs: C1, D2, E, F, G, I1, J1, J2 | Sept. 1 – Nov. 30 | |
Baiting Season | ||
WMUs: A, B, C2, D1, H1, H2, I2, K, L, M | Sept. 1 – Sept. 28 | |
WMUs: C1, D2, E, F, G, I1, J1, J2 | Sept. 1 – Oct. 5 | |
Dog Season | WMUs: A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E, F, G, H1, I1, I2, J1, J2 | Sept. 19 – Nov. 8 |
WMUs: H2, K, L, M | Dog season CLOSED |
Regional Bear Densities and Management Goals
Bears per Square Mile | |||
Region | 2016-2025 Management Goal | Current Population Estimate | Management Required |
North | 0.6 | 0.64 | Stabilize |
White Mountains | 0.8 | 1.46 | Decrease |
Central | 0.5 | 0.67 | Decrease |
Southwest-1 | 0.5 | 0.56 | Stabilize |
Southwest-2 | 0.5 | 0.57 | Stabilize |
Southeast | 0.05 | 0.15 | Decrease |
Statewide | 0.52 | 0.74 | Decrease |