WMU H2S, New Hampshire
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Turkey, Bear
- Group
- Zone H
- Area
- 342 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. Deer, Turkey, Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedWMU H2S covers the southern Hillsborough County portion of NH's H2 unit, encompassing the suburban-rural fringe around Nashua and extending to the MA border — one of the most densely deer-populated WMUs in the state but also one of the most access-challenged due to heavy parcelization and development. Hunters who can secure permission on agricultural edges and woodlot corridors will encounter excellent deer numbers, a strong spring and fall turkey population, and occasional bear activity, though public land footprint is limited compared to northern WMUs.
Southern Hillsborough County suburban-rural fringe; gently rolling terrain with mixed hardwood woodlots (oaks, maples, birch), brushy field edges, wetland drainages, and riparian corridors along tributaries of the Merrimack and Nashua rivers. Habitat is highly fragmented by residential and commercial development, agriculture, and road networks typical of the Greater Nashua region. Pockets of mature oak-pine forest provide hard mast for deer, turkey, and bear where habitat remains intact.
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Archery season Sept 15 - Dec 15 (crossbow allowed statewide for archery license holders in H2). Firearms season approx Nov 11 - Dec 6. Muzzleloader Oct 31 - Nov 10. Antlerless permits (AOP/DOP) are available for H2 units and have historically been issued given the high deer density in southern NH — check annual NHFG allocations for current availability. WMUs L and M have unique antlerless-only permit systems; H2S follows the standard permit draw process.
DEER: High density, all three seasons open (archery, firearms, muzzleloader). Antlerless permits available via NHFG draw — historically liberal in H2S given population levels. One buck statewide included with base license. TURKEY: Spring season May 1-31, up to 2 bearded birds (H2 is one of few WMUs where a second spring bird is permitted). Fall shotgun season ~Oct 13-19 (H2 open). Fall archery turkey statewide Sept 15-Dec 15. Turkey license required. BEAR: Bear season opens Sept 1; H2S closes date varies by year per NHFG digest. Standard bear tag required ($16 resident/$48 non-resident). Bag limit 1; no second-bear eligibility in H2S (second bear only in C1, D2, E, F). MOOSE: No moose permits issued in H2S — NHFG has confirmed zero permits for H2 South in recent years (2025-2026). Moose permits are restricted to northern WMUs only.
Among the highest deer densities in New Hampshire due to suburban food sources, mild winters relative to northern WMUs, and low hunting pressure on private parcels. Bowhunting from tree stands on field-to-woodlot transitions is the primary productive method. Turkey hunting is excellent — H2 is one of the designated WMUs for a second spring turkey bird and is open for fall shotgun turkey season. Access is the central challenge: scouting public parcels early and building private land relationships are critical.
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Boundaries: NHFG official Wildlife Management Units. Community info last updated 23d ago.