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Hunting or Fishing License Application - also may be purchased online or at license agents.

Apprentice Hunting License Application - Allows persons to hunt under the guidance of an experienced hunter without taking Hunter Education. May be purchased once in a lifetime. Learn more about this license.
Information Request Form
Lifetime License Application
- Read more about the Lifetime License
Newborn Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License
Special Resident Milestone License Application

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Hunting or Fishing License Application - also may be purchased online or at license agents.

Application to Conduct Kids' Fishing Derby
Application to Import Fin Fish for Bait
Application for Scientific License
Aquaculture Permit Application (Inland)
Active Duty Military License - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License, NH must be home of record.
Apprentice Hunting License Application - Allows persons to hunt under the guidance of an experienced hunter without taking Hunter Education. May be purchased once in a lifetime. Learn more about this license.

Bait Dealer's License Application - Required to take, sell or offer to sell live fish for bait.
- Bait Dealer's Monthly Report
Blind Fishing - Fishing License for blind individuals
Complimentary Fishing - Fishing license for the Developmentally Disabled
Coyote Night Hunting Permit
Disabled Crossbow Permit - For use of a crossbow in the archery season (available to both residents and nonresidents of NH).
Disabled Veteran - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing (Veterans Administration approval needed)
Exhibition Permit Application: For showing, displaying or training of wildlife for the purpose of public viewing of the wildlife, whether or not a fee is collected.
Exhibitor's Notification of Wildlife Import: In-state exhibitors must file this within 5 days of import of wildlife for which they have an importation permit.
Falconry Permit Application: For the sport of taking quarry by means of a trained raptor. Valid hunting license required.
Field Trial Permit - Permit to allow clubs to hold field trial(s) on wildlife.
Fur Buyers License
Guides License Application - To engage in the business of guiding in the state. Please note: New guide license applicants must first download a study packet . Exams for new applicants are held twice a year. A Fish and Game Department review of the application is required prior to issuance of a guide’s license. Along with NH Fish and Game Guide application, you must submit a NH State Police Criminal Record Release Authorization Form. Only Section I of the NH State Police Criminal Background 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. There is no additional fee for the State Police Background Check.

Importation of Wildlife Permit Application: For the importation into the State of any permitted wildlife/fish.
Individual Training and Shooting Permit - Allows sportsperson to possess, release and shoot permitted wildlife for the purpose of training dogs.
Information Request Form
Leashed Dog Tracker License Application - Required for those providing assistance in tracking dead or wounded big game animals.
Lifetime License Application
- Read more about the Lifetime License
Marine License Applications: Printable marine license application forms- includes Lobster and Crab License, Commercial Clam License, Lifetime Limited Saltwater License, Saltwater Vessel License, and more.
Newborn Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License
Non Resident Honorary - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License for professional nonresident outdoor writers only.
Non-resident Student License - Full-time students attending school in New Hampshire may purchase non-resident fishing (freshwater or recreational saltwater) or hunting licenses at resident rates. Must be registered for 12 credit hours per semester, and show valid ID.
Paraplegic - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing
- Hunt from a Motor Vehicle - For those suffering from paraplegia
Permit to Bait Wildlife
- Learn more about baiting wildlife
Permit to Conduct a Fishing Tournament
Permit to Guide Bear Application - Required for hunting guides to guide for bear. Needed in addition to the hunting guide license.
Permit to Release Wildlife: For the release into the wild of any allowed wildlife species. (Also applies to aquaculture species approved for release.)
Permit to Train Dogs - Allows the training of dogs on wildlife in the off season.*
Permit to Trap - For use by landowners to grant permission to trap on their land.
Permit To Use Dogs To Take Bear - Allows the hunting of bear using dogs.*
Possession of Live Wildlife Permit Application: For possessing allowed live wildlife. No mammal wildlife possession is permitted.
Propagation Permit Application: For raising, possessing or reproduction of wildlife for the purposes of sale or other pecuniary gain. Note additional report required for renewals.
- Propagation Report Form: Required report to be submitted with Propagation Permit renewal.
Regulated Shooting Area Application: For hunting preserves operated commercially or as a non-profit. Note annual reporting requirement.
- Regulated Shooting Area Report Form: Required report for Regulated Shooting Areas. Due no later than January 30 following expiration of permit.
Rehabilitation of Wildlife Permit Renewal: For renewal of current licensed Wildlfe Rehabilitators. If interested in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, please contact NH Fish and Game's Law Enforcement Division at (603) 271-3127 for requirements.
Special Resident Milestone Licenses (over age 68)
Summer Camp/Education Facility Permit - Group license for summer camps or educational facilities for students under the age of 20 years.
Taxidermy Report and Application - Required for those involved in taxidermy (the process of preparing, as in, but not limited to, preserving, stuffing and mounting the skins of wildlife for compensation).
Trapping License - Previous Trapping/Trapper Education required.
Unit M Antlerless Deer Permit
Unit L Antlerless Deer Permit
Wildlife Control Operator License - A person who is engaged in the practice of taking nuisance wildlife, additional requirements/training courses.

*Nonresidents - View bear dog hunting and training reciprocity list by state

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Application to Conduct Kids' Fishing Derby
Application for Permit to Conduct a Fishing Tournament
Application to Import Fin Fish for Bait
Bait Dealer's License Application - Required to take, sell or offer to sell live fish for bait.
- Bait Dealer's Monthly Report
Fur Buyers License
Guides License Application - To engage in the business of guiding in the state. Please note: New guide license applicants must first download a study packet . Exams for new applicants are held twice a year. A Fish and Game Department review of the application is required prior to issuance of a guide’s license. Along with NH Fish and Game Guide application, you must submit a NH State Police Criminal Record Release Authorization Form. Only Section I of the NH State Police Criminal Background 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. There is no additional fee for the State Police Background Check.
Marine License Applications: Printable marine license application forms- includes Lobster and Crab License, Commercial Clam License, Lifetime Limited Saltwater License, Saltwater Vessel License, and more.
Taxidermy Report and Application - Required for those involved in taxidermy (the process of preparing, as in, but not limited to, preserving, stuffing and mounting the skins of wildlife for compensation).

Disability Accommodation Forms / Permits(Select tab to expand)

Blind Fishing - Fishing License for blind individuals
Complimentary Fishing - Fishing license for the Developmentally Disabled
Disabled Crossbow Permit - For use of a crossbow in the archery season (available to both residents and nonresidents of NH).
Disabled Veteran - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing (Veterans Administration approval needed)
Disabled Veterans Resident Lifetime License
Paraplegic - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing
- Hunt from a Motor Vehicle - For those suffering from paraplegia

Fishing License Forms(Select tab to expand)

Hunting or Fishing License Application - also may be purchased online or at license agents.

Other Related Forms:

Active Duty Military License - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License, NH must be home of record.
Application to Conduct Kids' Fishing Derby
Application for Permit to Conduct a Fishing Tournament
Application to Import Fin Fish for Bait

Bait Dealer's License Application - Required to take, sell or offer to sell live fish for bait.
- Bait Dealer's Monthly Report
Blind Fishing - Fishing License for blind individuals
Complimentary Fishing - Fishing license for the Developmentally Disabled
Disabled Veteran - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing (Veterans Administration approval needed)
Guides License Application - To engage in the business of guiding in the state. Please note: New guide license applicants must first download a study packet . Exams for new applicants are held twice a year. A Fish and Game Department review of the application is required prior to issuance of a guide’s license. Along with NH Fish and Game Guide application, you must submit a NH State Police Criminal Record Release Authorization Form. Only Section I of the NH State Police Criminal Background 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. There is no additional fee for the State Police Background Check.
Lifetime License Application
- Read more about the Lifetime License
Marine License Applications: Printable marine license application forms- includes Lobster and Crab License, Commercial Clam License, Lifetime Limited Saltwater License, Saltwater Vessel License, and more.
Newborn Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License
Non Resident Honorary - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License for professional nonresident outdoor writers only.
Non-resident Student License - Full-time students attending school in New Hampshire may purchase non-resident fishing (freshwater or recreational saltwater) or hunting licenses at resident rates. Must be registered for 12 credit hours per semester, and show valid ID.
Paraplegic - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing
Special Resident Milestone Licenses (formerly Over 68)
Summer Camp/Education Facility Permit - Group license for summer camps or educational facilities for students under the age of 20 years.

Hunting License Forms(Select tab to expand)

Hunting or Fishing License Application - also may be purchased online or at license agents.

Other Related Forms:

Active Duty Military License - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License, NH must be home of record.
Annual Deer Crossbow Permit
Coyote Night Hunting Permit
Disabled Crossbow Permit - For use of a crossbow in the archery season (available to both residents and nonresidents of NH).
Disabled Veteran - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing (Veterans Administration approval needed)
Field Trial Permit - Permit to allow clubs to hold field trial(s) on wildlife.
Fur Buyers License
Guides License Application - To engage in the business of guiding in the state. Please note: New guide license applicants must first download a study packet . Exams for new applicants are held twice a year. A Fish and Game Department review of the application is required prior to issuance of a guide’s license. Along with NH Fish and Game Guide application, you must submit a NH State Police Criminal Record Release Authorization Form. Only Section I of the NH State Police Criminal Background 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. There is no additional fee for the State Police Background Check.
Individual Training and Shooting Permit - Allows sportsperson to possess, release and shoot permitted wildlife for the purpose of training dogs.
Leashed Dog Tracker License Application - Required for those providing assistance in tracking dead or wounded big game animals.
Lifetime License Application
- Read more about the Lifetime License
Newborn Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License
Non Resident Honorary - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License for professional nonresident outdoor writers only.
Non-resident Student License - Full-time students attending school in New Hampshire may purchase non-resident fishing (freshwater or recreational saltwater) or hunting licenses at resident rates. Must be registered for 12 credit hours per semester, and show valid ID.

Paraplegic - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing
- Hunt from a Motor Vehicle - For those suffering from paraplegia
Permit to Bait Wildlife
- Learn more about baiting wildlife
- Download the Lottery Application to Bait Wildlife on the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Forest
Permit to Guide Bear Application - Required for hunting guides to guide for bear. Needed in addition to the hunting guide license.
Permit to Train Dogs - Allows the training of dogs on wildlife in the off season.*
Permit to Trap - For use by landowners to grant permission to trap on their land.
Permit To Use Dogs To Take Bear - Allows the hunting of bear using dogs.*
Special Resident Milestone Licenses (Over 68)
Trapping License - Previous Trapping/Trapper Education required.
Unit M Antlerless Deer Permit
Unit L Antlerless Deer Permit
Wildlife Control Operator License - A person who is engaged in the practice of taking nuisance wildlife, additional requirements/training courses.

*Nonresidents - View bear dog hunting and training reciprocity list by state

Marine / Saltwater Fishing License Forms(Select tab to expand)

Marine License Applications: Printable marine license application forms- includes Lobster and Crab License, Commercial Clam License, Lifetime Limited Saltwater License, Saltwater Vessel License, and more.

Miscellaneous Permits / Reporting Forms(Select tab to expand)

Bait Dealer's Monthly Report
Coyote Night Hunting Permit
Permit to Bait Wildlife
- Learn more about baiting wildlife
Permit to Place or Use Blinds/Stands
Permit to Trap - For use by landowners to grant permission to trap on their land.
Permit To Use Dogs To Take Bear - Allows the hunting of bear using dogs.*
Taxidermy Report and Application - Required for those involved in taxidermy (the process of preparing, as in, but not limited to, preserving, stuffing and mounting the skins of wildlife for compensation).

*Nonresidents - View bear dog hunting and training reciprocity list by state

Special Wildlife Permit Forms(Select tab to expand)

Aquaculture Permit Application (Inland)
Exhibition Permit Application: For showing, displaying or training of wildlife for the purpose of public viewing of the wildlife, whether or not a fee is collected.
Exhibitor's Notification of Wildlife Import: In-state exhibitors must file this within 5 days of import of wildlife for which they have an importation permit.
Falconry Permit Application: For the sport of taking quarry by means of a trained raptor. Valid hunting license required.
Importation of Wildlife Permit Application: For the importation into the State of any permitted wildlife/fish.
Individual Training and Shooting Permit - Allows sportsperson to possess, release and shoot permitted wildlife for the purpose of training dogs.
Permit to Release Wildlife: For the release into the wild of any allowed wildlife species. (Also applies to aquaculture species approved for release.)
Possession of Live Wildlife Permit Application: For possessing allowed live wildlife. No mammal wildlife possession is permitted.
Propagation Permit Application: For raising, possessing or reproduction of wildlife for the purposes of sale or other pecuniary gain. Note additional report required for renewals.
- Propagation Report Form: Required report to be submitted with Propagation Permit renewal.
Regulated Shooting Area Application: For hunting preserves operated commercially or as a non-profit. Note annual reporting requirement.
- Regulated Shooting Area Report Form: Required report for Regulated Shooting Areas. Due no later than January 30 following expiration of permit.
Rehabilitation of Wildlife Permit Renewal: For renewal of current licensed Wildlfe Rehabilitators. If interested in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, please contact NH Fish and Game's Law Enforcement Division at (603) 271-3127 for requirements.

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