There are lots of deer in the woods this fall for New Hampshire hunters, according to early reports from the archery deer season. The deer harvest through October 21 was the highest in at least nine years, with most counties showing significant increases. Archery deer hunters had taken 2,406 at this point in the season.

The archery deer season continues through December 15 (December 8 in WMU A). Deer survival last winter was good, as was fawn production and survival last spring. ”Deer hunting this fall is definitely providing some excellent opportunities!” said Kent Gustafson, Fish and Game Deer Project Leader. ”Youth, muzzleloader and firearm deer hunters should expect a similar good season ahead.”

For more on deer hunting in New Hampshire, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/Hunt_species/hunt_deer.htm.