Wildlife in New Hampshire

The animals you can find in New Hampshire, and where and when to see them.

These 130 guides cover the wildlife people ask about most in New Hampshire, from badger, fox and elk to the rest of the list below. Each one answers the practical questions: is the animal really found here, where you can see it, how to tell it apart from its lookalikes, and the best time of year to look. The answers come from public wildlife records, so they reflect what people have actually reported in New Hampshire, not guesswork. Pick an animal below to start.