you can buy just an archery license, I believe it cost non res. 75.00.It comes with one tag good for buck or doe.At the time you purchase your license your offered a buck tag for archery if you want one you have to buy it then.Also if you hunt in zone m they have anterless tag you can buy and their good for any weapon that you have a license for,but they only have 5000 of these tags.hunter orange is not required in NH.Baiting is allowed on private land with land owners permission.Checking in a deer has to be done within 24 hours you have to have your license with you some places may charge you a dollar for paper work,But you don't need to save anything from the gut pile.Hope this helps. Where are you going to school I could give you some areas to look at to hunt just let me know