Shackford Point Wildlife Management Area: hunting, map and access in WMU L
Shackford Point Wildlife Management Area is 58 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in Newmarket (Rockingham County), inside WMU L. NHFG lists it as open to hunting and names white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey among its game. Hunters registered 65 deer in Newmarket in 2025, against 65 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 landShackford Point WMAWMU lineHighway
| Size | 58 acres (NHFG), in 2 pieces |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | Newmarket |
| County | Rockingham |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU L |
| Region | Seacoast Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey |
| Deer taken in WMU L, 2025 | 1,610 (779 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | Newmarket (under a mile), Newfields (3 mi) and Durham (3 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Shackford Point WMA?
NHFG's note on the area: "Clearcut harvested in 2009 may provide some grouse/woodcock opportunity." Its WMA layer lists white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey. On fishing and boats: "Sole access to this property is by boat via the Lamprey River."
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 Newmarket?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shackford Point WMA in 2026?
Seasons on Shackford Point 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 | 58 | 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 Shackford Point WMA?
Fis 903 has no rule written for Shackford Point 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 Shackford Point WMA?
Highways within five miles: NH 108, NH 33, NH 101, NH 152, NH 85 and NH 87. Distances to the nearest town centers: Newmarket under a mile, Newfields 3 miles, Durham 3 miles and Stratham 3 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: Squamscott River (2 miles), Crommet Creek (2 miles), Adams Point (3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Shackford Point WMA?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting. Seasons follow WMU L (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Shackford Point 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 Newmarket?
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 Shackford Point WMA?
NHFG's WMA layer shows no marked parking lot for Shackford Point WMA; check NHFG's map before you go. The nearest numbered highways are NH 108, NH 33 and NH 101.
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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.