WMU C2, New Hampshire
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Turkey, Bear, Moose
- Group
- Zone C
- Area
- 257 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. Deer, Turkey, Bear, Moose also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedWMU C2 covers the eastern slope of the White Mountains in Coos County, bounded by Route 16 from Gorham north to the Maine border, encompassing rugged national forest terrain with excellent bear and deer opportunities in remote clearcuts and softwood edges. The unit draws limited hunting pressure due to difficult access, and sits within New Hampshire's primary moose zone with 5 lottery permits issued for 2026. Turkey populations are present but lower than southern units, and this is one of the most productive bear units in the state.
Rugged northern hardwood and boreal forest on the eastern slope of the White Mountains, Coos County. Elevation ranges from valley bottoms along the Androscoggin River (~800 ft) to high ridgelines exceeding 3,000 ft. Mix of mature hardwood, boreal spruce-fir, and regenerating clearcuts. River drainages include the Androscoggin and Dead Diamond. Terrain is steep and remote in the interior, with road access concentrated along Route 16 and Route 2 corridors near Gorham and Berlin.
Low
Antlerless deer permits in northern WMUs like C2 are typically very limited or unavailable most years due to lower deer densities at elevation; hunters should consult annual NHFG permit drawings. One buck per license year with a valid deer license. Antlerless-only permit programs (AOP/DOP) are primarily focused on southern high-density units (L, M); C2 hunters should confirm availability each season at wildlife.nh.gov.
DEER: Archery Sep 15 - Dec 15; Muzzleloader Nov 1-11; Regular Firearms Nov 12 - Dec 7. Deer densities are lower than southern NH due to elevation and harsh winters; hunting focused on transition edges between clearcuts and conifers along valley drainages. Antlerless permits rarely allocated in C2. BEAR: Baiting season Sep 21 - Nov 10 in WMU C2; dog season and general stalking seasons also available. One of NH's highest-density bear zones (northern BMU C). Bear license with tag required. TURKEY: Spring turkey season May 1-31 statewide; fall turkey season available. Turkey populations are increasing in the White Mountains but lower than central/southern NH; birds found along lower elevation forest edges and river corridors near Berlin and Gorham. MOOSE: Lottery-only permit hunt, 5 permits issued for WMU C2 in 2026. Season runs approximately Oct 17-25. C2 is noted as one of the more accessible moose hunting units. Permit applicants accumulate preference points annually through NHFG lottery.
One of New Hampshire's premier bear hunting units with high bear densities and consistent harvest. Moose lottery permits issued (5 permits for 2026 season, Oct 17-25); any New Hampshire resident or non-resident may apply. Remote WMNF backcountry provides low-pressure deer hunting for large-bodied northern bucks in clearcuts and softwood edges. Excellent fall foliage scenery and multiple trailhead access points via WMNF road system.
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Boundaries: NHFG official Wildlife Management Units. Community info last updated 23d ago.