License Forms
Information on License Forms in New Hampshire
Popular Forms and Applications
Hunting or Fishing License Application
Apprentice Hunting License Application- Allows persons to hunt under the guidance of an experienced hunter without taking Hunter Ed. Only one per lifetime.
Lifetime License App- Learn more
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Hunting and Fishing License Application
Application to Conduct a Kids' Fishing Derby
Application to Import Fin Fish for Bait
Application for Scientific License
Aquaculture Permit Application (Inland)
Bait Dealer's License Application
Blind Fishing- Fishing License for the Blind
Complimentary Fishing- Fishing license for the developmentally disabled
Disabled Crossbow Permit- For use of a crossbow in the archery season (both residents and non-residents)
Exhibition Permit Application- For showing, displaying or training of wildlife for the purpose of public viewing of the wildlife, whether or not a fee is collected.
Exhibitor Notification of Wildlife Import - In-state exhibitors must file this within 5 days of import of wildlife for which they have an importation permit.
Falconry Permit Application- For the sport of taking quarry by means of a trained raptor. Valid hunting license required.
Field Trial Permit- Permit to allow clubs to hold field trial(s) on wildlife.
Guide License Application- Learn More
Importation of Wildlife Permit Application
Individual Training and Shooting Permit- Allows sportsperson to possess, release and shoot permitted wildlife for the purpose of training dogs.
Leashed Dog TRacker License Application- Required for those providing assistance in tracking dead or wounded big game animals.
Lifetime License Application- Learn More
Newborn Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License
Non-resident Honorary- Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License for professional nonresident outdoor writers only.
Non-resident Student License - Full-time students attending school in New Hampshire may purchase non-resident fishing (freshwater or recreational saltwater) or hunting licenses at resident rates. Must be registered for 12 credit hours per semester, and show valid ID.
Paraplegic- Fishing only of combination hunting a fishing
Permission to Place or Use Blinds/ Stands on Private Lands
Permission to Place or Use Game Camera on Private Lands
Permit to Bait Wildlife- Learn more
Permit to Conduct a Fishing Tournament
Permit to Guide Bear Application
Permit to Release Wildlife: For the release into the wild of any allowed wildlife species. (Also applies to aquaculture species approved for release.
Permit to Use Dogs to Take Bear
Possession of Live Wildlife Permit Application- For possessing allowed live wildlife. No mammal wildlife possession is permitted.
Propagation Permit Application- For raising, possessing or reproduction of wildlife for the purposes of sale or other pecuniary gain. Note additional report required for renewals.
Propagation Report Form- Required report to be submitted with Propagation Permit renewal.
Regulated Shooting Area Application- For hunting preserves operated commercially or as a non-profit. Note annual reporting requirement.
Regulated Shooting Area Report Form- Required report for Regulated Shooting Areas. Due no later than January 30 following expiration of permit.
Rehabilitation of Wildlife Permit Renewal- For renewal of current licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. If interested in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, please contact NH Fish and Game's Law Enforcement Division at (603) 271-3127 for requirements.
Special Resident Milestone Licenses (over age 68)
Summer Camp/Education Facility Permit - Group license for summer camps or educational facilities for students under the age of 20 years.
Taxidermy Report and Application - Required for those involved in taxidermy (the process of preparing, as in, but not limited to, preserving, stuffing and mounting the skins of wildlife for compensation).
Trapping License- Trappers Ed Required
Application for Wholesale Venison License
Wildlife Control Operator License - A person who is engaged in the practice of taking nuisance wildlife, additional requirements/training courses.
Business and Professional Forms and Applications
Disability Accommodation Forms & Permits
Blind Fishing- Fishing License for blind individuals
Complimentary Fishing- Fishing license for the Developmentally Disabled
Disabled Crossbow Permit - For use of a crossbow in the archery season (available to both residents and nonresidents of NH).
Disabled Veteran - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing (Veterans Administration approval needed)
Disabled Veterans Resident Lifetime License
Paraplegic - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing
Hunt from a Motor Vehicle - For those suffering from paraplegia
Fishing Forms and Applications
Active Duty Military License - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License, NH must be home of record.
Application to Conduct a Kids Fishing Derby
Application to Conduct a Fishing Tournament
Application to Import Fin Fish for Bait
Bait Dealer's License Application- Required to take, sell or offer to sell live fish for bait.
Guide License Application- Learn More
Lifetime License Application- Learn More
Newborn Lifetime License Application
Non-resident Honorary- Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License for professional nonresident outdoor writers only.
Non-resident Student- - Full-time students attending school in New Hampshire may purchase non-resident fishing (freshwater or recreational saltwater) or hunting licenses at resident rates. Must be registered for 12 credit hours per semester, and show valid ID.
Special Resident Milestone (over 68)
Hunting Forms and Applications
Hunting License Application
Active Duty Military License
Coyote Night Hunting Permit
Fur Buyers License
Guides License Application - Learn More
Individual Training and Shooting Permit - Allows sportsperson to possess, release and shoot permitted wildlife for the purpose of training dogs.
Leashed Dog Tracker License Application
Lifetime License Application- Learn More
Newborn Lifetime Combo
Non Resident Honorary - Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License for professional nonresident outdoor writers only.
Non-resident Student License - Full-time students attending school in New Hampshire may purchase non-resident fishing (freshwater or recreational saltwater) or hunting licenses at resident rates. Must be registered for 12 credit hours per semester, and show valid ID.
Permission to Place or Use Blinds/ Stands on Private Lands
Permission to Place or Use Game Camera on Private Lands
Permit to Bait Wildlife- Learn More
Lottery Application to Bait Wildlife on the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Forest
Permit to Guide Bear Application - Required for hunting guides to guide for bear. Needed in addition to the hunting guide license.
Permit to Place or Use Blinds/Stands
Permit to Train Dogs - Allows the training of dogs on wildlife in the off season.State Reciprocity List
Permit to Trap - For use by landowners to grant permission to trap on their land.
Permit To Use Dogs To Take Bear - State Reciprocity List
Special Resident Milestone Licenses (Over 68)
Trapper Report
Trapping License - Previous Trapping/Trapper Education required.
Wildlife Control Operator License - A person who is engaged in the practice of taking nuisance wildlife, additional requirements/training courses.
Special Wildlife Forms and Permits
Aquaculture Permit Application (Inland)
Exhibition Permit Application: For showing, displaying or training of wildlife for the purpose of public viewing of the wildlife, whether or not a fee is collected.
Exhibitor's Notification of Wildlife Import: In-state exhibitors must file this within 5 days of import of wildlife for which they have an importation permit.
Falconry Permit Application: For the sport of taking quarry by means of a trained raptor. Valid hunting license required.
Importation of Wildlife Permit Application: For the importation into the State of any permitted wildlife/fish.
Permit to Release Wildlife: For the release into the wild of any allowed wildlife species. (Also applies to aquaculture species approved for release.)
Possession of Live Wildlife Permit Application: For possessing allowed live wildlife. No mammal wildlife possession is permitted.
Propagation Permit Application: For raising, possessing or reproduction of wildlife for the purposes of sale or other pecuniary gain. Note additional report required for renewals.
Propagation Report Form: Required report to be submitted with Propagation Permit renewal.
Regulated Shooting Area Application: For hunting preserves operated commercially or as a non-profit. Note annual reporting requirement.
Regulated Shooting Area Report Form: Required report for Regulated Shooting Areas. Due no later than January 30 following expiration of permit.
Rehabilitation of Wildlife Permit Renewal: For renewal of current licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. If interested in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, please contact NH Fish and Game's Law Enforcement Division at (603) 271-3127 for requirements.
Class I Apprentice Rehabilitation Permit Application
Class I Apprentice Rehabilitation Permit Renewal Application
Class II Apprentice Rehabilitation Permit Application
Class II Apprentice Rehabilitation Permit Renewal Application