Piscassic River Wildlife Management Area: hunting, map and access in WMU L
Piscassic River Wildlife Management Area is 1,108 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in Epping, Newfields and Newmarket (Rockingham County), inside WMU L. 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 119 deer in Epping in 2025, against 93 in 2024. NHFG maps 4 parking areas, 9 gates, 2 kiosks and 4 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 landPiscassic River WMAWMU lineParkingHighway
| Size | 1,108 acres (NHFG), in 7 pieces |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | Epping, Newfields and Newmarket |
| County | Rockingham |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU L |
| Region | Seacoast Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, waterfowl and ruffed grouse and woodcock |
| Parking and access (NHFG) | 4 parking areas, 9 gates, 2 kiosks and 4 boundary or entrance signs |
| Trails and woods roads (NHFG) | 7.5 miles of trail, 2.5 miles of gravel or woods road |
| Deer taken in WMU L, 2025 | 1,610 (779 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | Newfields (under a mile), Exeter (2 mi) and Newmarket (2 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Piscassic River WMA?
NHFG's note on the area: "An aspen clearcut harvested in 2015 is yielding good woodcock/grouse cover." 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: "Piscassic River runs through it, would have to portage if using a canoe/kayak."
Named roads and trails on the property: Cubie Rd and Birch Rd.
Where are the parking areas, gates and kiosks?
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | 43.04278 | -71.00204 |
| Parking | 43.03600 | -70.99787 |
| Parking | 43.03443 | -71.01861 |
| Parking | 43.02328 | -70.99245 |
| Gate | 43.03581 | -70.99777 |
| Gate | 43.03432 | -71.01848 |
| Gate | 43.03405 | -70.99708 |
| Gate | 43.03055 | -71.01613 |
| Gate | 43.02953 | -70.99427 |
| Gate | 43.02700 | -71.01479 |
The first 10 of 19 points on 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 Epping, Newfields and Newmarket?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping | 119 | 56 | 63 | 4.63 | 93 | 1 |
| Newfields | 19 | 9 | 10 | 2.68 | 22 | 0 |
| Newmarket | 65 | 30 | 35 | 5.15 | 65 | 0 |
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 Piscassic River WMA in 2026?
Seasons on Piscassic River WMA follow WMU L. Any deer may be taken October 31 to November 10 in muzzleloader season and November 11 to 22 in firearms season; the firearms season closes December 6. Bears in unit L: general season September 1 to November 30, baiting September 1 to 28.
| WMU | Area acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Adult bucks, 2025 | Bears in bear unit, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU L | 1,108 | 1,610 | 779 | 8 |
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 Piscassic River WMA?
Fis 903 sets rules for Piscassic River WMA alone: by deed, no horseback or bicycle riding (Fis 903.06).
Source: N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands); NHFG list of Department controlled lands.
How do you get to Piscassic River WMA?
Highways within five miles: NH 101, NH 108, NH 27, NH 125, NH 152 and NH 111. Distances to the nearest town centers: Newfields under a mile, Exeter 2 miles, Newmarket 2 miles and Epping 3 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: Deer Hill (2 miles), Conner Farm (2 miles), Tuttle Swamp (3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Piscassic River WMA?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting, with its own rule: by deed, no horseback or bicycle riding (Fis 903.06). Seasons follow WMU L (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Piscassic River WMA in?
WMU L. Hunters took 1,610 deer in WMU L in 2025, 779 of them adult bucks, and bear unit L gave 8 bears (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary).
How many deer are taken in Epping, Newfields and Newmarket?
Epping: 119 deer in 2025 (56 male, 63 female), 4.63 per square mile; 93 in 2024; 1 bear in 2025. Newfields: 19 deer in 2025 (9 male, 10 female), 2.68 per square mile; 22 in 2024. Newmarket: 65 deer in 2025 (30 male, 35 female), 5.15 per square mile; 65 in 2024. (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, by town.)
Where do you park for Piscassic River WMA?
NHFG's WMA layer shows 4 parking areas and 9 gates, marked on the map above. The nearest numbered highways are NH 101, NH 108 and NH 27.
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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.