Section Fis 1101.09 - Apprentice Hunting License(a) An applicant for any of the following resident apprentice hunting license types shall complete and submit the "Application for Apprentice Hunting License" form, Rev 01/23, available at apprentice-hunting-app.pdf (nh.gov), in accordance with Table 1100.5 below, together with the required fee as determined in accordance with Fis 1110.01: Table 1100.5 Resident Apprentice Hunting Licenses
License Type | Special Instructions |
Archery | Available once in the lifetime of the applicant hunter. |
Special deer archery |
Hunting |
Muzzleloader |
Pheasant |
Bear |
Additional bear |
Turkey permit |
Migratory waterfowl | National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program permit required, call 1-800-207-6183; See also Fis 1109.01 |
Wildlife habitat license | $2.50, charged once per year |
(b) An applicant for any of the following nonresident apprentice hunting license types shall complete and submit the "Application for Apprentice Hunting License" form, Rev 01/23, available at apprentice-hunting-app.pdf (nh.gov), in accordance with Table 1100.6 below, together with the required fee determined in accordance with Fis 1110.02: Table 1100.6 Nonresident Licenses
License Type | Special Instructions |
Archery | Available once in the lifetime of the applicant hunter. |
Special deer archery |
Hunting |
Muzzleloader |
Pheasant |
Bear |
Additional bear |
Turkey permit |
Small game |
Migratory waterfowl | National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program permit required, call 1-800-207-6183; See also Fis 1109.01 |
Wildlife habitat license | $2.50 charged once per year |
(c) Every applicant shall also provide a copy of his or her current state issued motor vehicle driver license or state issued non-driver photo identification card which shall be used to determine if the applicant qualifies for status as a resident of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 214:11-a.(d) On the form required by (a) and (b) above, the applicant shall make the following affirmation: (1) Pursuant to RSA 214:18-b: "I certify that my privileges to fish, hunt, trap, guide, take lobsters, or engage in commercial marine fishing activities are not under suspension or revocation in any state or province, and further certify that I am aware that any conviction of certain felonies in any state or province prohibits the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon."; and(2) "I certify that I have not held a N.H. Apprentice License in the past."(e) On the form required by (a) and (b) above, the applicant may elect to make a voluntary contribution to the nongame program of the department or the wildlife legacy fund of the department.(f) An applicant for any license type under (a) and (b) above shall only acquire the license in person or by mail from the department at 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 03301. If submitted to the department by mail, the applicant shall also enclose a business sized, stamped, self-addressed envelope to allow return of the license document by mail.N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1101.09
Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 24, Filed June 13, 2019, Proposed by #12785, Effective 5/22/2019, Expires 5/22/2029.Amended by Number 10, Filed March 7, 2024, Proposed by #13874, Effective 2/23/2024, Expires 2/23/2034.