bear wildlife management unit · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Bear WMU A
New Hampshire, United States
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About Bear WMU A
Bear WMU A is a bear wildlife management unit in New Hampshire, United States, set by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. It covers about 1,514 km² (585 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Coaticook, about 25 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- A
- Area
- 1,514 km²
- Area (miles)
- 585 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 199 km² of public or protected land inside it, 13% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 165 | 11% |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | 18 | 1% |
| Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge | 14 | under 1% |
| UMBAGOG NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 13 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 3.3 | under 1% |
| NH Department of Resources & Economic Development | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Gouvernement du Québec (MRNF) | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec, Plans d'affectation du territoire public (CC BY 4.0); U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Sep 21, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Bear WMU A
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bear WMU A (bear wildlife management unit)?
About 1,514 km² (585 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear WMU A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 199 km² of public or protected land, 13% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear WMU A?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bear WMU A?
In the same unit system: Bear WMU B and Bear WMU C2.
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Sources
Unit boundary: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Licence: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.