Are crossbow hunting permits required for disabled hunters in New Hampshire?

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Crossbow Permit Requirements New Hampshire’s Fish and Game Department issues the Crossbow Permit to disabled hunters who can demonstrate a physical disability that prevents them from hunting with a firearm. To be eligible, hunters must submit a completed application form, which includes a physician’s certification of their disability. The permit is free and allows hunters to use crossbows during the regular firearms deer season.
Hunting with Crossbows To hunt with a crossbow in New Hampshire, hunters must follow the same regulations as those hunting with firearms. This includes wearing at least 400 inches of fluorescent orange, following bag limits, and adhering to property restrictions. Disabled hunters using crossbows must still follow the state’s one deer per hunter per season limit. Additionally, they must comply with the state’s hunter education requirements, which can be waived for hunters with a disability.
Crossbow Season Dates and Restrictions New Hampshire’s crossbow deer season typically runs from the first Saturday in September to the last day of January, with specific restrictions and regulations applying during this time. Hunters must check the state’s Fish and Game Department website or contact a local department office for the most up-to-date information on crossbow season dates and restrictions.