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Coyote Hunting Laws in New Hampshire (verify before you hunt)
New Hampshire’s Fish and Game department publishes furbearer season dates and coyote-specific guidance (including night hunting rules). This page summarizes the key points and links you directly to the official sources.
Regulations change. This page is a guide only — not legal advice. Confirm current rules with NH Fish & Game before hunting.
Governing body (New Hampshire): New Hampshire Fish & Game Department.
Official resources (New Hampshire)
- NH furbearer regs (official): https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/furbearer
- NH Hunting Digest (official publisher mirror): https://www.eregulations.com/newhampshire/hunting
At a glance (what NH Fish & Game says)
- License: NH states furbearer hunting requires a current Regular NH Hunting/Combination/Archery license (small game license alone does not allow furbearer hunting).
- Season: NH lists coyotes with no closed season.
- Night hunting window: NH states coyotes may be hunted at night from Jan 1 through Mar 31 and lights may be used (with vehicle/OHRV restrictions).
- Electronic callers: NH states electronic calling devices are legal.
- Landowner permission: NH states written landowner permission (filed with local conservation officer) is required for night coyote hunting or placing bait for coyotes.
Source: NH Fish & Game furbearer page linked above (always confirm the latest wording before hunting).