New Hampshire Wildlife Management Areas
What is a WMA?
A Wildlife Management Area or WMA is a parcel of undeveloped land,
owned by the N.H. Fish and Game Department and designated as an
area for wildlife resource conservation, hunting and fishing.
Can I hunt and fish at a WMA?
Yes. Hunting and fishing are allowed at WMAs. Trapping is allowed
by permit (click here for
N.H. trapping info). All regular rules, laws and seasons apply
for these activities.
I want to visit a WMA. Where should I go?
WMAs are distributed throughout New Hampshire. A selection of those
larger than 200 acres in size are listed in the chart below. Properties
are listed alphabetically by town. Click on the name of a
property to go to a description of the area, including downloadable maps! NEW! - We have linked a topo and photo-background map from each property page, which should help you get a feel for the terrain before you visit. (Aerial photography updated 2008)
How can I get a map to a WMA that's not on this list?
Another alternative to finding a WMA or other conservation lands to visit is to use the interactive land conservation data mapper (click here) from NH GRANIT. Select "land conservation" in the "Select a Theme" drop-down menu.
How can I find lands conserved by the Great Bay Protection Partnership?
Click here to visit www.greatbaypartnership.org, where you can find maps of the conserved areas, as well as information about the partnership.
Most state and federal lands are open to public hunting, although some may have property specific restrictions -- click here for guidelines or consult with the appropriate landowner to find out what activities are allowed.
| Town |
WMA Name |
Acres |
| Alton |
Merrymeeting Marsh
Wildlife WMA (includes property formerly known as Marks WMA) |
742 |
| Andover |
Kearsarge Wildlife Management
Area |
1,080 |
| Boscawen |
Hirst Marsh WMA |
156 |
| Brookfield, Middleton, New Durham |
Ellis R. Hatch Jr. Wildlife
Management Area (formerly known as Jones Brook WMA) |
1,492 |
| Campton |
Pemigewasset River WMA |
82 |
| Canaan |
H.L. Webster WMA |
91 |
| Canaan |
Mascoma River WMA |
125 |
| Canterbury |
Morrill Pond WMA |
106 |
| Concord |
Hoit Road Marsh Wildlife
Management Area |
216 |
| Danbury |
Danbury Bog Wildlife Management
Area |
246 |
| Dover |
Bellamy River Wildlife
Management Area |
400 |
| Enfield, Grantham |
Henry Laramie Wildlife Management
Area |
3,062 |
| Enfield |
Lower Shaker Wildlife
Management Area |
1,096 |
| Exeter |
Conner Farm Wildlife Management
Area |
235 |
| Franklin |
Webster Lake WMA |
151 |
| Grafton, Springfield |
McDaniels Marsh Wildlife
Management Area |
609 |
| Greenfield |
Powdermill Pond WMA |
126 |
| Greenville |
Souhegan River Wildlife Management
Area |
199 |
| Hancock |
Carpenter's
Marsh and Eva's Marsh WMAs |
397 |
| Hillsborough |
Farrar
Marsh Wildlife Management Area |
469 |
| Lyme |
Wilder Wildlife Management Area |
60 |
| Moultonboro |
Kona Wildlife Management Area |
315 |
| Newton |
Sargent Wildlife Management
Areas |
356 |
| Northwood |
Forest Peters Wildlife
Management Area |
456 |
| Northwood, Deerfield |
Lamontagne, Woodman Marsh,
Straughan, and Dole's Marsh WMAs |
478 |
| Pittsburg |
Brown Lots I and II
Wildlife Management Areas |
808 |
| Pittsburg and Clarksville |
Connecticut Lakes Natural Area (WMA and Nature Preserve) |
25,000 |
| Stratford |
Fort Hill Wildlife Management
Area |
610 |
| Sutton |
Cascade Marsh
and Chadwick Meadows WMAs |
555 |
| Tamworth |
Hackett Hill Wildlife
Management Area |
223 |
| Weare |
Perkins Pond
Wildlife Management Area |
307 |
| Webster
|
Leonard Wildlife Management
Area |
855 |
Please note that this WMA guide is a work in
progress. It is not a comprehensive list of WMAs in New Hampshire, but a selection of the largest WMAs. Send
comments to Charlie Bridges at charles.a.bridges@wildlife.nh.gov. Click here for a full list of all WMAs in New Hampshire and the rules pertaining to WMAs. |
