bear wildlife management unit · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Bear WMU D2
New Hampshire, United States
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About Bear WMU D2
Bear WMU D2 is a bear wildlife management unit in New Hampshire, United States, set by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. It covers about 1,253 km² (484 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Lebanon, about 30 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
- D2
- Area
- 1,253 km²
- Area (miles)
- 484 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 379 km² of public or protected land inside it, 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 315 | 25% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 66 | 5% |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust | 3.3 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 2.9 | under 1% |
| NH Department of Resources & Economic Development | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Orford | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Town of Franconia | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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: 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 30, 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 D2
- 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 D2 (bear wildlife management unit)?
About 1,253 km² (484 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear WMU D2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 379 km² of public or protected land, 30% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 09 Eastern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear WMU D2?
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 D2?
In the same unit system: Bear WMU D1, Bear WMU E, Bear WMU F and Bear WMU G.
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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.