The shotgun deer hunt lottery for Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Newington, NH is now open through October 15. The dates this year are Thursday November 21 and Friday November 22. Please note: all lottery entries must be received using our online Rec Access portal. Questions? E-mail parkerriver@fws.gov.
Visit Us
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. |
The refuge provides visitors with opportunities for hiking, viewing wildlife, nature and wildlife photography, and hunting (within season). |
Getting There
Though for the most part GPS is accurate in bringing visitors to the correct location, there are a few routes that you will want to avoid. Here are some tips for accessing the refuge:
- Enter the refuge from the traffic circle off of NH-16 (Woodbury Ave. exit) or from Arboretum Drive.
- GPS sometimes takes visitors through the town of Newington to enter via Nimble Hill Rd. There is a closed gate here. This is not our gate and will not ever be open. You will need to turn around and reenter from NH-16.
- Be sure that your GPS is taking you to the Eastern side of Great Bay. There is no refuge access from the West.
Enjoy your visit!
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Rules and Policies
In order to safeguard both wildlife and refuge visitors, please be aware of the following rules and regulations.