Cornish Wildlife Management Area: hunting, map and access in WMU H1
Cornish Wildlife Management Area is 42 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in Cornish (Sullivan County), inside WMU H1. NHFG lists it as open to hunting and names white-tailed deer, wild turkey and waterfowl among its game. Hunters registered 116 deer in Cornish in 2025, against 98 in 2024. NHFG maps 1 parking area 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).
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| Size | 42 acres (NHFG) |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | Cornish |
| County | Sullivan |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU H1 |
| Region | Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer, wild turkey and waterfowl |
| Parking and access (NHFG) | 1 parking area and 1 kiosk |
| Deer taken in WMU H1, 2025 | 908 (598 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | Cornish (3 mi), Plainfield (5 mi) and Claremont (6 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Cornish WMA?
NHFG's note on the area: "WMA comprised mostly of corn field. Narrow strips of woodland adjacent to CT River may provide deer and turkey hunting opportunities." Its WMA layer lists white-tailed deer, wild turkey and waterfowl, and marks the area for wildlife watching. On fishing and boats: "Unimproved canoe/kayak access on the CT River."
Where are the parking areas, gates and kiosks?
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | 43.48067 | -72.37906 |
| Kiosk | 43.48051 | -72.37840 |
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 Cornish?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish | 116 | 82 | 34 | 2.77 | 98 | 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 Cornish WMA in 2026?
Seasons on Cornish WMA follow WMU H1. 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 H1: 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 H1 | 42 | 908 | 598 | 58 |
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 Cornish WMA?
Fis 903 has no rule written for Cornish 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 Cornish WMA?
Highways within five miles: NH 12A, NH 120 and NH 12. Distances to the nearest town centers: Cornish 3 miles, Plainfield 5 miles, Claremont 6 miles and Croydon 10 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: William B. Ruger Jr. - South (9 miles), William B. Ruger Jr. - North (10 miles), Henry Laramie (14 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Cornish WMA?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting. Seasons follow WMU H1 (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Cornish WMA in?
WMU H1. Hunters took 908 deer in WMU H1 in 2025, 598 of them adult bucks, and bear unit H1 gave 58 bears (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary).
How many deer are taken in Cornish?
Cornish: 116 deer in 2025 (82 male, 34 female), 2.77 per square mile; 98 in 2024; 4 bears in 2025. (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, by town.)
Where do you park for Cornish WMA?
NHFG's WMA layer shows 1 parking area, marked on the map above. The nearest numbered highways are NH 12A, NH 120 and NH 12.
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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.