New Hampshire Guide Packet
We no longer mail a Guide's Packet to prospective applicants. Please download the information from this website. The links on this page contain all information previously included with the "guide packet." This information is to assist you with successfully passing the New Hampshire Guide Examination – please familiarize yourself with all material before applying for, or taking the exam. If, after reading the materials, you still have questions, please contact the Law Enforcement Division at (603) 271-3127.
Guide Cover Letter: provides a list of additional recommended readings and the examination process.
Guide License Application 
to be submitted when applicant is ready to apply to begin the examination process.
Along with NH Fish and Game Guide application, you must submit a NH State Police Criminal Record Release Authorization Form. This form must be filled out and mailed in with your guide application to the NH Fish and Game Department. Please do not send form to the NH State Police.
Rules and Regulations:
- Freshwater Fishing Digest
- Saltwater Fishing Digest
- Hunting & Trapping Digest
- Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
- Boaters Guide of New Hampshire
Wildlife Related Diseases Brochure
- Guide's Creed – outlines professional standards that all current New Hampshire Guides should strive to follow
- NH Fish and Game Agency Rules (Fis) and State of New Hampshire Laws (RSA)
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