Furbearer

Furbearer Hunting Licensing Requirements

To hunt for furbearers, hunters must have a current Regular N.H. Hunting, Combination, or Archery License. A Small Game License does not allow for the hunting of furbearers.

Coyote

• No closed season.
• Night Hunting: Coyotes may be hunted at night from Jan. 1 through March 31. Lights may be used, except from a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or OHRV. Coyote night hunters are restricted to shotguns, .22 caliber rimfire, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment in those towns with special rules (see page 22 in digest).
• Electronic calling devices are legal.
• Written landowner permission, filed with the local conservation officer, is required to hunt coyote at night or to place bait for coyotes.
• Baiting is not permitted on ice-covered public waters.
• From the close of the bear baiting season through December 15, baiting for coyote will be restricted to the use of meat, animal parts, carrion, or fish only.