Saltmarsh Wildlife Management Area: hunting, map and access in WMU M
Saltmarsh Wildlife Management Area is 99 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in Hampton, Hampton Falls and Seabrook (Rockingham County), inside WMU M. NHFG lists it as open to hunting and names white-tailed deer and waterfowl among its game. Hunters registered 27 deer in Hampton in 2025, against 24 in 2024.
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 landSaltmarsh WMAWMU lineHighway
| Size | 99 acres (NHFG), in 16 pieces |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | Hampton, Hampton Falls and Seabrook |
| County | Rockingham |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU M |
| Region | Seacoast Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer and waterfowl |
| Deer taken in WMU M, 2025 | 2,222 (1,024 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | Hampton (under a mile), Seabrook (under a mile) and Hampton Falls (2 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Saltmarsh WMA?
NHFG's note on the area: "Several small saltmarsh parcels located within the Hampton-Seabrook saltmarsh complex." Its WMA layer lists white-tailed deer and waterfowl. On fishing and boats: "Water access is behind State Liquor Store, limited access to water, would have to portage."
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 Hampton, Hampton Falls and Seabrook?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 27 | 11 | 16 | 2.08 | 24 | 0 |
| Hampton Falls | 52 | 35 | 17 | 4.31 | 47 | 0 |
| Seabrook | 20 | 12 | 8 | 2.25 | 13 | 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 Saltmarsh WMA in 2026?
Seasons on Saltmarsh WMA follow WMU M. 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 M: 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 M | 99 | 2,222 | 1,024 | 4 |
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 Saltmarsh WMA?
Fis 903 has no rule written for Saltmarsh 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 Saltmarsh WMA?
Highways within five miles: I-95, NH 101, US 1, NH 111, NH 27 and NH 88. Distances to the nearest town centers: Hampton under a mile, Seabrook under a mile, Hampton Falls 2 miles and North Hampton 4 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: Great Bay (8 miles), Squamscott River (9 miles), Great Bog (9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Saltmarsh WMA?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting. Seasons follow WMU M (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Saltmarsh WMA in?
WMU M. Hunters took 2,222 deer in WMU M in 2025, 1,024 of them adult bucks, and bear unit M gave 4 bears (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary).
How many deer are taken in Hampton, Hampton Falls and Seabrook?
Hampton: 27 deer in 2025 (11 male, 16 female), 2.08 per square mile; 24 in 2024. Hampton Falls: 52 deer in 2025 (35 male, 17 female), 4.31 per square mile; 47 in 2024. Seabrook: 20 deer in 2025 (12 male, 8 female), 2.25 per square mile; 13 in 2024. (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, by town.)
Where do you park for Saltmarsh WMA?
NHFG's WMA layer shows no marked parking lot for Saltmarsh WMA; check NHFG's map before you go. The nearest numbered highways are I-95, NH 101 and US 1.
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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.