Bofinger Conservation Area: hunting, map and access in WMU C2
Bofinger Conservation Area is 59 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in Dummer (Coos County), inside WMU C2. NHFG lists it as open to hunting and names white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, waterfowl and ruffed grouse and woodcock among its game. Hunters registered 59 deer in Dummer in 2025, against 56 in 2024. NHFG maps 1 parking area and 2 kiosks on the property.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: NHFG Wildlife Management Areas. Harvest: NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary. Rules: N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands).
Fish and Game landBofinger Conservation AreaWMU lineParkingHighway
| Size | 59 acres (NHFG) |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | Dummer |
| County | Coos |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU C2 |
| Region | Great North Woods Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, waterfowl and ruffed grouse and woodcock |
| Parking and access (NHFG) | 1 parking area and 2 kiosks |
| Trails and woods roads (NHFG) | 0.3 miles of gravel or woods road |
| Deer taken in WMU C2, 2025 | 160 (117 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | Dummer (4 mi), Milan (4 mi) and Cambridge (7 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Bofinger Conservation Area?
NHFG's note on the area: "Evidence of bear common in the corn field planted by local farmer. Potential waterfowl opportunities in backwaters of the Androscoggin River. Grouse and woodcock potential in alder swales and aspen pockets." Its WMA layer lists white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, waterfowl and ruffed grouse and woodcock. On fishing and boats: "Improved boat launch on the Androscoggin River. May be opportunities for shoreline fishing as well."
Where are the parking areas, gates and kiosks?
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | 44.61463 | -71.22229 |
| Kiosk | 44.61484 | -71.22209 |
| Kiosk | 44.61299 | -71.22489 |
From NHFG's WMA parking, gates, kiosks and signs layer.
From NHFG Wildlife Management Areas and NHFG WMA parking, gates, kiosks and signs. NHFG asks hunters to seek landowner permission on conservation land it does not own.
How many deer are registered in Dummer?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dummer | 59 | 49 | 10 | 1.23 | 56 | 10 |
Source: NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary and NHFG 2024 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, deer and bear kill by town. The figures cover the whole town, not just the WMA.
When can you hunt Bofinger Conservation Area in 2026?
Seasons on Bofinger Conservation Area follow WMU C2. Any deer may be taken November 11 in firearms season; the firearms season closes December 6. Bears in unit C2: general season September 1 to November 10, baiting September 1 to 28.
| WMU | Area acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Adult bucks, 2025 | Bears in bear unit, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU C2 | 59 | 160 | 117 | 32 |
Seasons: NHFG Deer Hunting in New Hampshire (2026 dates); NHFG Bear Hunting in New Hampshire (2026 seasons); NHFG Dates and Seasons. Harvest: NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary.
What rules apply on Bofinger Conservation Area?
Fis 903 has no rule written for Bofinger Conservation Area alone; Fis 902.02, the rule for all Department lands, allows portable stands and bars camping, and baiting except as Fis 307 allows.
Source: N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands); NHFG list of Department controlled lands.
How do you get to Bofinger Conservation Area?
Highways within five miles: NH 16, NH 110, NH 110B and NH 110A. Distances to the nearest town centers: Dummer 4 miles, Milan 4 miles, Cambridge 7 miles and Stark 9 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: Glover Farm (2 miles), Upper Ammonoosuc River (5 miles), Horne Brook (8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Bofinger Conservation Area?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting. Seasons follow WMU C2 (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Bofinger Conservation Area in?
WMU C2. Hunters took 160 deer in WMU C2 in 2025, 117 of them adult bucks, and bear unit C2 gave 32 bears (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary).
How many deer are taken in Dummer?
Dummer: 59 deer in 2025 (49 male, 10 female), 1.23 per square mile; 56 in 2024; 10 bears in 2025. (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, by town.)
Where do you park for Bofinger Conservation Area?
NHFG's WMA layer shows 1 parking area, marked on the map above. The nearest numbered highways are NH 16, NH 110 and NH 110B.
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Sources: NHFG Wildlife Management Areas and NHFG's NHFG Wildlife Management Areas page; NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary; NHFG Deer Hunting in New Hampshire (2026 dates); N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands); public land USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1); towns U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, towns (county subdivisions). FilledTag is not part of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.