Winners and alternates for the 2010 NH Moose Hunt Lottery were selected through a computerized random drawing on June 18, 2010. Click for winner or alternate list:
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When is the moose hunt?
October 16-24, 2010
How do I know if I won a moose
permit?
Permittees and alternates for the 2010 hunt will be chosen by random computer-generated
lottery on June 18, 2010, and results posted on the website on that day. Successful applicants
are notified by mail within 10 working days of the drawing.
When will I receive my permit?
Information packets are mailed in mid-August and permits are mailed in mid-September. If hunters do not receive their permit by September 30, they should contact the N.H. Fish and Game
Wildlife Division at (603) 271-2461 or wildlife@wildlife.nh.gov to
ensure that they have their permit and tag in hand prior to the hunt.
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Where is my hunting unit?
Click here for maps of individual
Wildlife Management Units.
Where can I find moose in my
hunting unit?
Look around your unit for moose habitat and signs. In other words, SCOUT!
Scouting involves:
- Observing in order to obtain information or evaluate
- Exploring in order to obtain information
- Finding by making a search
Moose can be found throughout the state,
but you can do some things to increase the likelihood that your scouting
will be successful:
- Look on your map for areas with fewer roads, or
a lower density of roads. Start your search by going there and looking
for forested areas. Be sure to get out of your car and walk the woodlots
and clearcuts looking for signs of moose in the vicinity: tracks, scat,
etc.
- Concentrate on finding areas with upland hardwoods
that are adjacent to clearcuts which are 1-10 years old, or 1-5 feet tall.
- If you have no luck finding quality habitat
or any signs of moose, you can try using local contacts to direct your
scouting:
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Where can I get topo maps or
maps of state-owned land?
Fish and Game doesn't sell topo maps, but the DeLorme New Hampshire Atlas
and Gazetteer is a good resource and shows most roads (including dirt
roads), state lands, and some topo lines. The gazetteer may be purchased
from the N.H. Fish and Game Department for $19.95 (plus $5 S&H) or through the DeLorme
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What are the moose hunt seminars?
Two voluntary seminars are held during the summer for those interested
in getting first-hand information and ask questions.
The seminars provide a wide range of information about the hunt to help
you successfully harvest a moose. Specific topics covered include moose
biology and management, moose habitat, cleaning and quartering, weapon
selection, shot placement, hunt etiquette, current moose hunting regulations
and landowner relations. If you are drawn for a permit, you'll be notified of the time, date and location of the seminars. They are held in the Concord, N.H. area. <Return to top of page>
Where can I check my moose?
Download "Moose Hunt Facts" to print a map and list of checkstations.
Moose check stations (for Mapquest map, click on the town name):
Berlin
- Berlin Fish Hatchery
Conway
- Rte. 112 or Kancamaugus Highway West, Saco Ranger Station
Durham
- 37 Concord Rd., N.H. Fish and Game Regional Office
Hillsboro
- Rte. 9, west of intersection with Rte. 31, Highway Garage
New Hampton
- Rte. 132, N.H. Fish and Game Hatchery
Pittsburg - Rte. 3, just south of town and north of Indian Stream, Highway Garage
Twin Mountain - Rte. 3, N.H. Fish and Game Hatchery
Check stations closed the last four days of the season:
Pittsburg - Rte. 3, just south of town and north of Indian Stream, Highway Garage
Twin Mountain - Rte. 3, N.H. Fish and Game Hatchery
Conway - Route 112 or Kangamaugus Hwy W. Saco Ranger Station
Check stations open on the day after
the season closes:
N.H. Fish and Game Headquarters on Hazen Drive in Concord and
Fish and Game regional offices in
Lancaster, New Hampton, Durham and Keene (click here for addresses).
What do I need to bring to the
check station?
All hunters must bring all edible portions of the moose and the lower
jaw. Hunters harvesting a bull must also bring either the skull plate
(if the moose did not have antlers) or the intact antler rack from any
antlered bull. Hunters harvesting a cow must bring the entire female reproductive
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How long do I have to get
to the check station?
You have 24 hours to bring your moose to the station after it has
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Where can I buy a license?
Anyone who has held a hunting license in New Hampshire since 2000 may
purchase a license directly through our online licensing site with a credit
card (click here for online license sales). Licenses may also be purchased at authorized license
agents throughout New Hampshire (click
here for a list of license agents by town). Or, licenses may be purchased
through the mail from the Fish and Game Department (click
here for a print-and-mail N.H. hunting license application form* - PDF, 15 KB).
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I've never had a license in New Hampshire before.
What are the hunter education requirements for obtaining a license?
All hunters are required to complete a hunter education course before
purchasing a license. If you
hold a hunting license from another state, this will be accepted in lieu
of a hunter education certification. Courses are offered throughout the state -- click here for a schedule of hunter education classes. A home study option is available. For more information on Hunter Education in New Hampshire, click here, or email: hunter-ed@wildlife.nh.gov or call 603-271-3214 <Return to top
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Do I have to buy my license before I get my permit?
No. The New Hampshire moose hunt regulations do not require you to have
a license until you are actually hunting in October. However, if you (or
anyone in your party) is a nonimmigrant alien, the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Firearms has instituted regulations which require you
to apply for importation of firearms. The ATF application requires you
to submit a copy of your license in order to bring firearms into the United
States; see www.atf.gov/forms/download/atf-f-5330-3d.pdf.
The ATF site states that it may take 4-6 weeks to process an application,
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Can I use my bow to hunt moose if I have a hunting
license and not an archery license? Do I need a muzzleloader license if
I want to use a muzzleloader?
If you intend to hunt only with your bow, you may use an archery license.
You are encouraged, however, to purchase a regular hunting license. You
may bow hunt with a regular hunting license, but you also have the option
of using a firearm if you only encounter moose outside your range with
a bow. You may also hunt with a muzzleloader if you possess a regular
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Moose Regulations
Current moose rules may be found at the New Hampshire General Court website,
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/fis300.html.
See Fis 301.02 for WMU boundaries; Fis 301.07 for the moose season; Fis
301.08 for moose registration at Biological Check Stations. Be aware that
these regulations may be under revision and can change. The N.H. Fish and Game
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How do I find a meat cutter
to butcher my moose?
- The Fish and Game Department does not license wild
game butchers and does not maintain a list of individuals who provide
butchering services. For the convenience of our moose hunters, we have
assembled a list of some individuals who are known to process moose
meat -- click here. This is not a comprehensive
list and should not be seen as an endorsement of the individuals listed.
It is in your own best interest to investigate thoroughly before selecting
a butcher.
- For additional assistance in locating a butcher,
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Is it safe to eat organs from
my moose like the liver and heart?
Hunters are reminded to avoid consuming moose liver and kidney. Studies conducted by N.H. Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have revealed high levels of cadmium in some of the moose livers and kidneys sampled. As a result, officials from the Environmental Health Program at the N.H. Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) recommend that no moose kidney be eaten, and preferably no liver. If individuals do choose to eat moose liver, it should be from moose no older than 1.5 years. If the moose is older than that, consumption should be limited to a maximum of two meals (assuming six ounces per meal) of moose liver per year. Biologists at the moose check stations can determine the age of the animal for hunters. Further questions about the issue of cadmium in moose organs may be directed to David Gordon, NHDES Environmental Health Program: (603) 271-4608. It is okay to eat the heart, because the heart is not a filtering organ and therefore is not contaminated by these heavy metals.
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Is it dangerous to eat meat
from an animal that had brainworm? What about meat with spots or cysts?
If you have questions, the following websites contain useful information about moose disease:
What
else can I hunt while I'm in New Hampshire?
All open seasons are listed in the current N.H. Hunting Digest. (Click
here and on the publication cover at right to download the current rule book)
Click here for general hunting season dates in New Hampshire.
Where can I get more information
about the moose hunt?
- For tips on scouting in
particular areas, contact local hunters, local Fish and Game clubs,
taxidermists, deer registration stations or online hunting forums, such
as
www.nesportsman.com, or www.biggamehunt.com.
- For any questions on licenses, or permits other
than your moose permit, contact Fish and Game Licensing at 603-271-3422.
- For any questions on the
rules and regulations of the hunt, contact Fish and Game Law Enforcement
at 603-271-3127 (email: law@wildlife.nh.gov)
- To get in touch with a local
Conservation Officer, contact Law Enforcement Dispatch: 603-271-3361
- For any questions on your
moose permit, the moose seminars, or general information about the hunt,
contact Wildlife: 603-271-2461 (email: wildlife@wildlife.nh.gov)
- For information specific
to your WMU, contact the appropriate regional Fish and Game office:
- Region 1, Lancaster (603-788-3164, reg1@wildlife.nh.gov):
WMUs A1, A2, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2
- Region 2, New Hampton (603-744-5470, reg2@wildlife.nh.gov):
WMUs D2, E1, E2, E3, F, G, H1, I1, I2, J1, J2
- Region 3, Durham (603-868-1095): WMUs J2, K, L,
M
- Region 4, Keene (603-352-9669): WMUs H1, H2N,
H2S, I1, I2, K
How
long has New Hampshire had a moose hunt?
As part of a sound management strategy, the moose hunt has been an annual
event in New Hampshire since 1988. The moose population, which was only
approximately 50 animals in 1950, had grown to over 4,100 by the time
of the first moose hunt in 1988, when 75 permits were issued, primarily
for the northern parts of the state. The success rate for that first
year of the moose hunt was about 76 percent. In recent years, New Hampshire's moose population is estimated to be approximately 4,500.
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