Updated as of 10/3/2025 - “A muzzleloader is defined as a single barrel, single shot firearm (40 caliber or greater) that can only be loaded from the muzzle. Only one deer may be taken using a muzzleloader or crossbow with the firearm tag during the muzzleloader season. No person shall have in possession, while taking deer during the muzzleloader season, more than one muzzleloading rifle or one muzzleloading handgun. In NH a muzzleloader is defined as a firearm—therefore a felon may not possess a muzzleloader."
NEW HAMPSHIRE MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Hunts
| Season | Legal Deer | Season Dates | Unit |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered deer only | Nov. 1–Nov. 11 | A, B, C1, C2, D1 |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered Deer Only | Nov. 1–Nov. 11 | D2E, E |
| Muzzleloader | Any Deer | Nov. 1 | D2E, E |
| Muzzleloader | Any deer | Nov. 1–Nov. 2 | F, G2, I2 |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered deer only | Nov. 3–Nov. 11 | F, G2, I2 |
| Muzzleloader | Any deer | Nov. 1–Nov. 3 | I1 |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered deer only | Nov. 4–Nov. 11 | I1 |
| Muzzleloader | Any deer | Nov. 1–Nov. 4 | H1, H2, J1, J2, K |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered deer only | Nov. 5–Nov. 11 | H1, H2, J1, J2, K |
| Muzzleloader | Any deer | Nov. 1–Nov. 5 | D2W |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered deer only | Nov. 6–Nov. 11 |
D2W |
| Muzzleloader | Any deer | Nov. 1–Nov. 6 | G1 |
| Muzzleloader | Antlered deer only | Nov. 7–Nov. 11 | G1 |
| Muzzleloader | Any deer | Nov. 1–Nov. 11 | L, M |
NEW HAMPSHIRE MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloaders must have a single barrel
- Muzzleloaders must fire a single projectile
- Muzzleloaders must be .40 caliber or larger
- Muzzleloaders can only be loaded from the muzzle
- Inline rifles not permitted
- Scopes not permitted
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: New Hampshire Hunting Regulations
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