Farrar Marsh Wildlife Management Area: hunting, map and access in WMU I2
Farrar Marsh Wildlife Management Area is 620 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in Henniker and Hillsborough (Hillsborough County), inside WMU I2. 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 61 deer in Henniker in 2025, against 55 in 2024. NHFG maps 1 parking area, 1 gate, 1 kiosk and 2 boundary or entrance signs 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 landState forest and park landFarrar Marsh WMAWMU lineParkingHighway
| Size | 620 acres (NHFG), in 3 pieces |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | Henniker and Hillsborough |
| County | Hillsborough, Merrimack |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU I2 |
| Region | Merrimack Valley Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, waterfowl and ruffed grouse and woodcock |
| Parking and access (NHFG) | 1 parking area, 1 gate, 1 kiosk and 2 boundary or entrance signs |
| Trails and woods roads (NHFG) | 0.3 miles of trail |
| Deer taken in WMU I2, 2025 | 438 (330 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | Henniker (3 mi), Hillsborough (3 mi) and Bradford (3 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Farrar Marsh WMA?
NHFG's note on the area: "Northern section of property, which was harvested heavily prior to state ownership may provide some good upland gamebird hunting opportunities." Its WMA layer lists white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, waterfowl and ruffed grouse and woodcock, and marks the area for wildlife watching. On fishing and boats: "Unimproved canoe/kayak access. Warmwater fishing."
Where are the parking areas, gates and kiosks?
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | 43.17326 | -71.90389 |
| Gate | 43.17302 | -71.90356 |
| Kiosk | 43.17319 | -71.90377 |
| Sign | 43.19734 | -71.91238 |
| Sign | 43.19498 | -71.91475 |
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 Henniker and Hillsborough?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henniker | 61 | 41 | 20 | 1.46 | 55 | 5 |
| Hillsborough | 61 | 44 | 17 | 1.41 | 38 | 7 |
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 Farrar Marsh WMA in 2026?
Seasons on Farrar Marsh WMA follow WMU I2. Any deer may be taken October 31 to November 1 in muzzleloader season and November 11 to 12 in firearms season; the firearms season closes December 6. Bears in unit I2: 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 I2 | 620 | 438 | 330 | 46 |
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 Farrar Marsh WMA?
Fis 903 has no rule written for Farrar Marsh 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 Farrar Marsh WMA?
Highways within five miles: NH 9, US 202, NH 114, NH 31, NH 149 and NH 103. Distances to the nearest town centers: Henniker 3 miles, Hillsborough 3 miles, Bradford 3 miles and Deering 6 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: Leonard (11 miles), Knights Meadow Marsh (12 miles), Perkins Pond (13 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Farrar Marsh WMA?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting. Seasons follow WMU I2 (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Farrar Marsh WMA in?
WMU I2. Hunters took 438 deer in WMU I2 in 2025, 330 of them adult bucks, and bear unit I2 gave 46 bears (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary).
How many deer are taken in Henniker and Hillsborough?
Henniker: 61 deer in 2025 (41 male, 20 female), 1.46 per square mile; 55 in 2024; 5 bears in 2025. Hillsborough: 61 deer in 2025 (44 male, 17 female), 1.41 per square mile; 38 in 2024; 7 bears in 2025. (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, by town.)
Where do you park for Farrar Marsh WMA?
NHFG's WMA layer shows 1 parking area and 1 gate, marked on the map above. The nearest numbered highways are NH 9, US 202 and NH 114.
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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.