New Hampshire Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Opens in 5 daysNew Hampshire's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-17.
Last verified September 25, 2026New Hampshire wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Closed
Statewide
September
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- September 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- Regular goose season follows duck dates by zone
- Opens in 5 days
Northern Zone
Regular
- Opens
- October 2, 2026
- Closes
- November 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 9 days
Coastal Zone
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- October 6, 2026
- Closes
- October 12, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 16 days
Inland & Connecticut River Zone
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- October 13, 2026
- Closes
- November 11, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 59 days
Inland & Connecticut River Zone
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- November 25, 2026
- Closes
- December 24, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 60 days
Coastal Zone
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- November 26, 2026
- Closes
- January 17, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
New Hampshire's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-17.
Nearby states
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.