Landowners taking NH's 20% current-use 'recreation adjustment' tax discount keep their land open for hunting, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, and nature observation. Most unposted NH land is open by tradition.
Fees and rules change — always confirm with the managing agency. Public land ≠ unlimited harvest: state licenses apply for hunting/fishing, and foraging rules vary by unit.
📋 Standard rules — Private Land — Open Accesss
The publicly posted baseline for this land type. Individual units add their own rules — the official page ↗ always controls.
Private land in a public-access program: foot traffic only unless posted otherwise
Stay out of fields with standing crops and away from buildings and livestock
The enrollment can end any year — always check current-year program maps