Coldrain Pond Wildlife Management Area: hunting, map and access in WMU J2
Coldrain Pond Wildlife Management Area is 62 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in New Durham (Strafford County), inside WMU J2. NHFG lists it as open to hunting and names white-tailed deer, black bear, moose, wild turkey and waterfowl among its game. Hunters registered 85 deer in New Durham in 2025, against 65 in 2024. NHFG maps 1 parking area, 1 gate and 1 kiosk 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 landColdrain Pond WMAWMU lineParkingHighway
| Size | 62 acres (NHFG) |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | New Durham |
| County | Strafford |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU J2 |
| Region | Lakes Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer, black bear, moose, wild turkey and waterfowl |
| Parking and access (NHFG) | 1 parking area, 1 gate and 1 kiosk |
| Trails and woods roads (NHFG) | 0.3 miles of trail, 0.2 miles of gravel or woods road |
| Deer taken in WMU J2, 2025 | 2,113 (1,169 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | New Durham (under a mile), Middleton (4 mi) and Alton (5 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Coldrain Pond WMA?
Its WMA layer lists white-tailed deer, black bear, moose, wild turkey and waterfowl. On fishing and boats: "Remote trout pond. Carry in canoe/kayak access."
Named roads and trails on the property: Yellow.
Where are the parking areas, gates and kiosks?
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | 43.45046 | -71.15474 |
| Gate | 43.45043 | -71.15450 |
| Kiosk | 43.45046 | -71.15461 |
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 New Durham?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Durham | 85 | 52 | 33 | 2.06 | 65 | 4 |
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 Coldrain Pond WMA in 2026?
Seasons on Coldrain Pond WMA follow WMU J2. Any deer may be taken October 31 to November 3 in muzzleloader season and November 11 to 15 in firearms season; the firearms season closes December 6. Bears in unit J2: general season September 1 to November 30, baiting September 1 to October 5.
| WMU | Area acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Adult bucks, 2025 | Bears in bear unit, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU J2 | 62 | 2,113 | 1,169 | 49 |
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 Coldrain Pond WMA?
Fis 903 has no rule written for Coldrain Pond WMA 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 Coldrain Pond WMA?
Highways within five miles: NH 11, NH 28, NH 153, NH 140 and NH 28A. Distances to the nearest town centers: New Durham under a mile, Middleton 4 miles, Alton 5 miles and Milton 7 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: Powdermill Fish Hatchery (2 miles), Marks (2 miles), Merrymeeting Marsh (3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Coldrain Pond WMA?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting. Seasons follow WMU J2 (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Coldrain Pond WMA in?
WMU J2. Hunters took 2,113 deer in WMU J2 in 2025, 1,169 of them adult bucks, and bear unit J2 gave 49 bears (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary).
How many deer are taken in New Durham?
New Durham: 85 deer in 2025 (52 male, 33 female), 2.06 per square mile; 65 in 2024; 4 bears in 2025. (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, by town.)
Where do you park for Coldrain Pond WMA?
NHFG's WMA layer shows 1 parking area and 1 gate, marked on the map above. The nearest numbered highways are NH 11, NH 28 and NH 153.
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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.