NH License Forms

The following license types are available at Fish and Game Headquarters in Concord by application only. Click on the name of the license (below) to download a print-and-mail application form.

Disabled License types must meet certain criteria with application signed off by a physician and are generally only available to residents of NH. The following are print-and-mail applications available for download:

• Complimentary Fishing - Fishing license for the Developmentally Disabled
• Blind Fishing - Fishing License for blind individuals
• Disabled Veteran - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing (Need Veterans Administration approval)
• Paraplegic - Fishing only or Combination Hunting and Fishing
• Hunt from a Motor Vehicle - For those suffering from paraplegia
• Disabled Crossbow Permit - For use of a crossbow in the archery season (available to both residents and nonresidents of NH).

Miscellaneous Hunting Permits available to both residents and nonresidents of New Hampshire, a current NH Hunting License is required (may be purchased at the same time using the license form application):

• Dog Training Permit - Allows the training of dogs on wildlife in the off season.
• Take Bear with Dogs - Allows the hunting of bear using dogs.
• Individual Training and Shooting Permit - Allows sportsperson to possess, release and shoot permitted wildlife for the purpose of training dogs.
• Field Trial Permit - Permit to allow clubs to hold field trial(s) on wildlife.
• Annual Deer Crossbow - Permit to use a crossbow in the Firearm Deer Season.

Other Miscellaneous Licenses:

• 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.
• Summer Camp/Education Facility Permit -- Group license for summer camps or educational facilities for students under the age of 20 years.
• Non Resident Honorary -- Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License for professional nonresident outdoor writers only.
• Active Duty Military Licenses -- Fishing or Combination Hunting and Fishing License, NH must be home of record.
• Guides License Application -- To engage in the business of guiding in the state. Please note: New guide license applicants must contact N.H. Fish and Game's Law Enforcement Division at (603) 271-3127 for testing requirements.
• 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).