Bear Dog Hunting and Training Reciprocity List
Pursuant to RSA 207:12-b, hunting with the use of bear dogs and/or training with bear dogs is allowed in N.H. for non-residents only if their state of residence allows the same activities for N.H. hunters. Following is a state-by-state reference list to check your status.
Please note: N.H. bear dog training is closed from March 1 - July 14.
This page was updated in August 2010.
| STATE | HUNT WITH DOGS | TRAIN DOGS ON BEAR |
| Alabama | No | No |
| Alaska | Yes | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes |
| Arkansas | No | No |
| California | Yes | Yes |
| Colorado | No | No |
| Connecticut | No | No |
| Delaware | No | No |
| Florida | No | No |
| Georgia | Yes | Yes |
| Hawaii | No | No |
| Idaho | No | No |
| Illinois | No | No |
| Indiana | No | No |
| Iowa | No | No |
| Kansas | No | No |
| Kentucky | No | No |
| Louisiana | No | No |
| Maine | Yes | No |
| Maryland | No | No |
| Massachusetts | No | No |
| Michigan | Yes | Yes |
| Minnesota | No | No |
| Mississippi | No | No |
| Missouri | No | No |
| Montana | No | No |
| Nebraska | No | No |
| New Jersey | No | No |
| New Mexico | Yes | Yes |
| Nevada | No | No |
| New York | No | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes | Yes |
| North Dakota | No | No |
| Ohio | No | No |
| Oklahoma | No | No |
| Ontario | Yes | Yes |
| Oregon | No | No |
| Pennsylvania | No | No |
| Rhode Island | No | No |
| South Carolina | Yes | No |
| South Dakota | No | No |
| Tennessee | Yes | Yes |
| Texas | No | No |
| Utah | No | Yes |
| Vermont | No | No |
| Virginia | Yes | Yes |
| Washington | No | No |
| West Virginia | Yes | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Yes |
| Wyoming | No | No |
