moose wildlife management unit · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Moose WMU J2
New Hampshire, United States
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About Moose WMU J2
Moose WMU J2 is a moose 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 Moose (Eurasian elk).
- 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Moose WMU J2 are in New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
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 Moose 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 Moose WMU J2 (moose 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 Moose 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 Moose WMU J2?
In New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's official regulations: https://www.eregulations.com/newhampshire/hunting/n-h-moose-hunt-lottery
Which units are next to Moose WMU J2?
In the same unit system: Moose WMU F, Moose WMU G, Moose WMU I1, Moose WMU J1 and Moose 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.