turkey wildlife management unit · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Turkey WMU J1
New Hampshire, United States
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About Turkey WMU J1
Turkey WMU J1 is a turkey wildlife management unit in New Hampshire, United States, set by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. It covers about 1,314 km² (507 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Laconia, about 14 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 Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- J1
- Area
- 1,314 km²
- Area (miles)
- 507 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 155 km² of public or protected land inside it, 12% 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 | 94 | 7% |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | 21 | 2% |
| NH Department of Resources & Economic Development | 21 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 15 | 1% |
| Town of Brookfield | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Lakes Region Conservation Trust | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Town of Sandwich | 0.7 | under 1% |
| NH University of New Hampshire (Durham) | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | archery source |
| Snowshoe hare | Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 24, 2027 to Apr 25, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | May 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded 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 Turkey WMU J1
- 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 Turkey WMU J1 (turkey wildlife management unit)?
About 1,314 km² (507 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey WMU J1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 155 km² of public or protected land, 12% 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 Turkey WMU J1?
This page lists 4 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 Turkey WMU J1?
In the same unit system: Turkey WMU E, Turkey WMU F and Turkey WMU J2.
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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.