| Yes, hunting is allowed in the WMNF, or most of it. Also, hunting seasons in NH don't just happen in November. Here's a summary from F & G:
Sept. 1 - Dec. 7 Black bear/dates vary according to method and WMU
Sept. - Jan. Waterfowl/dates vary by species and zone
Sept. 27 - Sept. 28 Waterfowl/youth weekend
Sept. 15 - Dec. 15 Deer/archery
Sept. 15 - Dec. 15 Wild turkey/archery
Oct. 1 - Mar. 31 Small game/dates vary by species
Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 Pheasant
Oct. 18 - Oct. 26 Moose
Oct. 25 - Oct. 26 Deer/youth weekend
Nov. 1 - Nov. 11 Deer/muzzleloader
Nov. 12 - Dec. 7 Deer/firearms
May 3 - May 31 Wild turkey/archery and firearms
No reason to worry about it. Hunter accidents are rare in NH and usually don't involve non-hunters. Wear some red or blaze orange if you're concerned.
We're usually in the Whites in early November because that's our anniversary and my son's birthday. We do (or attempt to do) the same hikes in November as the other months, keeping in mind that winter gear might be required. I've turned back on 19 Mile Brook trail in November because nobody had crampons. I've continued on (and had a great hike) in November on the Imp loop when some snow was encountered higher up. |