deer wildlife management unit · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
WMU J2
New Hampshire, United States
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About WMU J2
WMU J2 is a deer wildlife management unit in New Hampshire, United States, set by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. It covers about 2,407 km² (929 mi²). The town of Laconia is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- J2
- Area
- 2,407 km²
- Area (miles)
- 929 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 164 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% 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 | 120 | 5% |
| NH Department of Resources & Economic Development | 20 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 3.3 | under 1% |
| NH Office of State Planning | 3.3 | under 1% |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Town of Belmont | 2.3 | under 1% |
| Meredith, Town of | 2.3 | under 1% |
| Strafford, NH | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 11, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 16, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlered, firearm 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 WMU J2
- 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 WMU J2 (deer wildlife management unit)?
About 2,407 km² (929 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU J2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 164 km² of public or protected land, 7% 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 WMU J2?
This page lists 6 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 WMU J2?
In the same unit system: WMU F, WMU G2, WMU I1, WMU J1 and WMU L.
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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.