Owl Brook Hunter Education Center

The NH Fish and Game Department's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is dedicated to educating people in the knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to become safe and responsible hunters, trappers and stewards of the state's natural resources.

Owl Brook is managed by Fish and Game's Hunter Education Program. Located on 500 forested acres of land at 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness, NH, the center was the first facility of its kind in the state.

Owl Brook hosts workshops, group programs and special events conducted by Fish and Game staff, Hunter Education and center volunteers, often in partnership with organizations such as the NH Trappers Association and the National Wild Turkey Federation. These activities allow individuals and families to start the lifelong journey of becoming safe and responsible hunters and trappers. As much as possible, the "hands-on" and "learn by participation" approach is used at the center.

Owl Brook Hunter Education Center was made possible through a grant from the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), as well as private donations, including support from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire.

Archery Ranges 

• Woodland archery course with 14 game targets placed in a variety of challenging situations at varying angles and distances.  The first target is wheelchair-accessible with signed parking nearby. Free and open daily from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted.  Broadheads are not allowed for safety and maintenance reasons.
• A 4-target practice archery range is open daily, from dawn to dusk.
• Both Ranges are only open May- November