Moose
Lottery FAQs
How do I apply for the
NH moose lottery?
There are three ways to apply:
- Click here to apply for the N.H. moose hunt lottery online.
- Click here to download a print-and-mail lottery application.
- Visit a local Fish and Game license agent and complete
the application.
The cost to enter is $15 for NH residents and $25 for nonresidents (nonrefundable).
What is the definition of
a NH Resident?
To apply for a moose permit as a resident, you must possess a valid N.H.
Driver's License or non-driver's identification card issued by the N.H.
Dept. of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles by the moose lottery application deadline. Residents are persons who reside in New Hampshire and
do not claim residence in any other state for any purpose.
How does the bonus point
system work?
Starting with the 2004 lottery, the Fish and Game Department instituted
a bonus point system to aid repeat unsuccessful applicants in obtaining
a permit. Unsuccessful applicants accrue one point for each consecutive
year that they apply for the lottery. Each point translates to a chance
in the drawing; that is, the first year you apply, you have one chance
in the lottery; in the second year, you have two chances; etc. Applicants
lose all accrued points if they do not apply to the lottery for one year
or if they accept a moose permit.
In order for points to be tracked accurately, applicants
are required to provide either a driver's license number or a state-issued
non-driver ID number. Bonus points will be assigned to the number on your
application. You are also required to indicate on the application whether
your driver's license number or state-issued non-driver ID number has
changed. Any applicant wishing to accrue a point only(and not lose existing
points) without being considered for this year's lottery must submit a
completed application which indicates this. The $15 resident/$25 nonresident application fee is
required for the application to be processed. Bonus points cannot be accrued
during the 3-year waiting period after accepting a moose permit. For
a Q&A on the bonus point system, click here.
What are the harvest success
rates in the different Wildlife Management Units?
Moose population density and hunter success rates generally decline from
north to south. However, selecting units in which you live or with which
you are familiar can give you a head start on the road to success. Pre-season
scouting can greatly enhance the quality of your hunt and chances for
success. All units of the state provide opportunities for large moose
(in excess of 700 pounds dressed weight) or the potential for large racks
(in excess of 40 inch spread). However, greater pre-season effort will
provide greater post-season satisfaction. Below are the average success
rates by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) for 2007-2008. (For
a comparison of recent moose season harvest results and success rates in recent years,
click here.)
|
WMU |
2007-2008 Average
Hunting Success Rate |
|
A1 |
85.3% |
|
A2 |
83.4% |
|
B |
83.5% |
|
C1 |
84.0% |
|
C2 |
92.6% |
|
D1 |
66.7% |
|
D2 |
40.9% |
|
E1 |
57.0% |
|
E2 |
60.0% |
|
E3 |
43.4% |
|
F |
54.8% |
|
G |
82.7% |
|
H1 |
63.3% |
|
H2N |
50.0% |
|
H2S |
50.0% |
|
I1 |
44.2% |
|
I2 |
63.4% |
|
J1 |
64.0% |
|
J2 |
46.7% |
|
K |
40.0% |
|
L |
42.3% |
|
M |
25.0% |
When does the moose hunt lottery
drawing take place?
The 2010 moose hunt lottery drawing will be held on June 18, 2010, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time at Fish and Game's Concord, NH Headquarters. A list of winners will
be posted on the N.H. Fish and Game website after 11 a.m. that day.
Successful applicants are notified by mail within 10 working days of the
drawing.
When is the 2010 moose hunt?
New Hampshire's moose hunt is 9 days, starting the third Saturday in October
(October 16-24, 2010). Anyone who obtained a moose permit in 2007, 2008 or 2009 is not eligible to obtain a permit in 2010 or accrue a point.
What are the fees for the
moose permit if I am drawn?
The resident moose permit fee is $150. The non-resident moose permit fee
is $500. A current year New Hampshire hunting or archery license is also
required. Each permittee may select a subpermittee of any age to join
him or her on the moose hunt. The moose permit fee only applies to the
permittee. The subpermittee would only be required to purchase a current
year New Hampshire hunting or archery license.
What are the odds of being
selected for a moose permit?
The percentage of permits issued to nonresidents shall not exceed the
percentage of hunting licenses sold to nonresidents the previous year
(recently about 15 to 17 percent of the total).
The odds of winning a New Hampshire moose hunt permit in 2009 were about 1 in 22
for New Hampshire residents, and 1 in 63 for nonresidents. These odds are among
the best in the nation for moose hunting.
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