Webster Lake Wildlife Management Area: hunting, map and access in WMU I1
Webster Lake Wildlife Management Area is 151 acres of New Hampshire Fish and Game land in Franklin (Merrimack County), inside WMU I1. NHFG lists it as open to hunting and names white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey among its game. Hunters registered 56 deer in Franklin in 2025, against 48 in 2024. NHFG maps 1 gate, 1 kiosk and 1 boundary or entrance sign 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 | 151 acres (NHFG) |
|---|---|
| Town (NHFG) | Franklin |
| County | Merrimack |
| Wildlife Management Unit | WMU I1 |
| Region | Lakes Region |
| Game NHFG lists | White-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey |
| Parking and access (NHFG) | 1 gate, 1 kiosk and 1 boundary or entrance sign |
| Trails and woods roads (NHFG) | 0.2 miles of trail |
| Deer taken in WMU I1, 2025 | 499 (308 adult bucks) |
| Nearest town centers | Franklin (under a mile), Sanbornton (5 mi) and Tilton (5 mi) |
What does NHFG say about Webster Lake WMA?
Its WMA layer lists white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey. On fishing and boats: "Shoreline fishing on Webster Lake. Remote, walk-in access."
Where are the parking areas, gates and kiosks?
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | 43.48113 | -71.67826 |
| Kiosk | 43.48163 | -71.67632 |
| Sign | 43.48144 | -71.68016 |
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 Franklin?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Male | Female | Per square mile | Deer, 2024 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 56 | 30 | 26 | 2.05 | 48 | 3 |
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 Webster Lake WMA in 2026?
Seasons on Webster Lake WMA follow WMU I1. Any deer may be taken October 31 to November 2 in muzzleloader season and November 11 to 13 in firearms season; the firearms season closes December 6. Bears in unit I1: general season September 1 to November 30, baiting September 1 to October 5.
| WMU | Area acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Adult bucks, 2025 | Bears in bear unit, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU I1 | 151 | 499 | 308 | 53 |
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 Webster Lake WMA?
Fis 903 has no rule written for Webster Lake 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 Webster Lake WMA?
Highways within five miles: I-93, NH 11, NH 127, US 3 and NH 132. Distances to the nearest town centers: Franklin under a mile, Sanbornton 5 miles, Tilton 5 miles and Hill 5 miles. Other NHFG areas nearby: Danbury Bog (8 miles), New Hampton Fish Hatchery (9 miles), Kearsarge (10 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Webster Lake WMA?
Yes. NHFG marks it open to hunting. Seasons follow WMU I1 (N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Fis 900 (Department controlled lands)).
What WMU is Webster Lake WMA in?
WMU I1. Hunters took 499 deer in WMU I1 in 2025, 308 of them adult bucks, and bear unit I1 gave 53 bears (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary).
How many deer are taken in Franklin?
Franklin: 56 deer in 2025 (30 male, 26 female), 2.05 per square mile; 48 in 2024; 3 bears in 2025. (NHFG 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Harvest Summary, by town.)
Where do you park for Webster Lake WMA?
NHFG's WMA layer shows no marked parking lot for Webster Lake WMA, though it shows 1 gate; check NHFG's map before you go. The nearest numbered highways are I-93, NH 11 and NH 127.
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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.