CONTACT:
Lisa Collins: (603) 271-3212
Josh Mackay: (603) 271-0459
August 6, 2026
Concord, NH – If you are ready to try hunting this fall in New Hampshire, consider an apprentice license. The apprentice license allows people to go hunting, under the guidance of an experienced hunter, without having to take the Hunter Education course.
“If you have a friend or relative who is a hunter, getting your apprentice license might be a good way to get into the field this fall,” said Josh Mackay, Hunter Education Coordinator for New Hampshire Fish and Game. “We have quite a few field days scheduled and will be running them right up to November, but people may still have trouble completing the online course and the required field day in time for this year’s fall hunting seasons.”
Beginning in August, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will conduct Hunter Education field days at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, NH, and at locations throughout the state. Though they are filling quickly, there are still opportunities to sign up for a field day if you have completed your Hunter Education online course and intend to purchase a hunting license this year. Once individuals have passed the online course they should sign up for their field day. Dates and spaces are limited, so register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Additional dates will be added. Additional venues may be added depending on staffing capacity.
Once students pass the online exam, they will receive a voucher with a link to register for their field day. The cost of the online exam is $29.99, which is paid only upon passing. To learn more about the apprentice hunting license, visit www.huntnh.com/hunting/apprentice.html.
For more information on Hunter Education in New Hampshire, visit www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/hunter-education or call (603) 271-3214.