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2/2/12
Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses Talk
New Hampshire Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau will be among the panelists in an upcoming workshop on "Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses," part of the Timber Talks series sponsored by the N.H. Timberland Owners Association and other groups.

2/2/12
Educators: Schedule a Free Spring 2012 Classroom Wildlife Program
Teachers who want to introduce their students in grades 3-6 to New Hampshire’s wildlife resources -- or reinforce wildlife-related lessons they have learned -- have until February 29, 2012, to request spring 2012 Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) presentations by trained New Hampshire Fish and Game Department volunteer docents.

2/1/12
Public Hearing on Two Proposed Great Bay Shellfish Operations: March 9 in Durham, NH
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing regarding two proposed marine aquaculture applications for licensing on Friday, March 9, 2012, starting at 9:00 a.m.  The hearing will be held at Fish and Game’s Region 3 Office, 225 Main Street, Durham, N.H. 03824.  The public is welcome to attend the hearing and comment on the proposed aquaculture plans.

1/31/12
Make Your Own Fly Reel Workshop in Concord February 11, 2012
An opportunity to make your own fly reel and help New Hampshire's Trout in the Classroom program is returning Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Shaker Road School in Concord. The second annual Reelsmithing Workshop, led by Michael Hackney of the Eclectic Angler, is being hosted by the Basil Woods Jr. Chapter and the New Hampshire Trout Unlimited Council. The workshop starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs to early afternoon.

1/31/12
Enjoy Monarchs Hockey March 25 to Benefit Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
Calling all hockey fans: come enjoy the Manchester Monarchs game on Sunday, March 25, 2012, and you'll also benefit the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire. Purchase of tickets for that day's event will help support the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's wildlife conservation and education programs, land conservation efforts, hunter and angler education, and special programs like Canine Search and Rescue and the Karner Blue Butterfly Program.

1/30/12
Bobhouse Break-ins!
After several incidents in which bobhouses were forcibly entered and gear stolen last week, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials are advising ice anglers to be aware that this activity is going on, to not leave items of value in their bobhouses, and to report suspicious activity to authorities.

1/27/12
Visit NH Fish and Game at the Farm & Forest Expo, February 3-4, 2012, in Manchester
Be sure to stop by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department booth while you're at the New Hampshire Farm & Forest Exposition, coming Friday and Saturday, February 3-4, 2012, at the Radisson Hotel/Center of New Hampshire (700 Elm Street) in Manchester, N.H. The Fish and Game booth will feature a wildlife exhibit and information on how to connect with wildlife in your own backyard.

1/27/12
Free Talk on Wild Turkeys February 2, 2012, in Nashua
Dewlap? Caruncles? Snood? We’re talking turkey!  Learn about the natural history, habits and habitats of the eastern wild turkey on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Nashua Public Library.

1/27/12
Single Vehicle Accident Leaves  Snowmobiler with a Leg Injury
On the afternoon of January 26, 2012, Roger Roy, 50, of Litchfield, NH, sustained a leg injury after his snowmobile tipped over on him. Roy described to NH Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers how he had hit a small bump in the trail, which caused his snowmobile to roll on its side, trapping his leg between the machine and the ground. The accident occurred on a trail just west of the Seven Islands Bridge, which is located next to Route 16 in the town of Errol.  At the time of the accident, Roy was riding in a group with eight other friends.  A member of the riding group was able to go to the Seven Islands Bridge, where he made a cell phone call to 911.

1/27/12
ASMFC Northern Shrimp Section Revises 2012 TAC and Sets Next Meeting for Feb. 2, 2012
To help address northern shrimp harvester and processor concerns about their ability to maintain markets that have been established over the past few seasons, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Northern Shrimp Section has revised the total allowable catch (TAC) for the 2012 northern shrimp fishery to 2,211 metric tons, an increase of 211 metric tons from the original 2012 TAC.

1/26/12
Still Time to Get in on Free Indoor Archery League in Holderness
Archers and bowhunters, there's still room for you in the N.H. Fish and Game Department's free indoor archery league starting soon at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness. If you're looking to keeping your archery skills tuned up over the winter, sign up today!

1/23/12
Laconia Man Killed in Belmont Snowmobile Crash
A 25-year-old Laconia man, Robert Horn, died when his snowmobile crashed in Belmont around 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Horn had been riding the snow machine at a friend's house, testing it out after making some repairs, when he suddenly angled across a field and a road and crashed into some trees. Witnesses said it looked to them like the machine's throttle may have become stuck. Horn was not wearing a helmet and appeared to have been killed instantly.

1/20/12
2012 Winter Programs at the Great Bay Discovery Center
This winter, the Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland is hosting programs for both kids and adults.

1/20/12
2012 N.H. Moose Hunt Lottery Opens!
It's time to try your luck on the adventure of a lifetime -- hunting moose in New Hampshire.  The state's 2012 moose hunt lottery is now open.  Entering costs $15 for New Hampshire residents and $25 for nonresidents. 

1/20/12
Free Youth Ice Fishing Class Offered in Lancaster, NH, February 4, 2012
What are those folks doing out there on the ice?  Visit just about any frozen waterbody lately and you’ll see anglers enjoying some “hard water” fishing.  Youth age 8 and older are invited to attend a free beginner ice fishing course on Saturday, February 4, 2012, in Lancaster, N.H.  This educational workshop is sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and UNH Cooperative Extension 4-H.  Participants should be accompanied by an adult, and should bring warm clothing and a bag lunch. We will spend a few hours in the classroom learning about fish biology, ice fishing equipment and safety, then travel to a top-secret ice fishing spot to try to outwit some fish!

1/19/12
Snowshoe Hare Hunting Workshop: March 3, 2012, in Holderness, N.H.
Learn about the exciting sport of snowshoe hare hunting at a free workshop being offered at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H., on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To register, call the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center at 603-536-3954.

1/13/12
Reminder -- Junior Duck Stamp Contest Deadline Is March 15
Hey kids!  Here's a chance to express your creativity, learn about wildlife and win cash prizes. Create your own original artwork of a North American duck or goose and enter it in the 2012 New Hampshire Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2012. The contest is open to New Hampshire youth from kindergarten through grade 12. Entries are judged on artistic merit and scientific accuracy in portraying the waterfowl. The competition is open to public, private and home-schooled New Hampshire students.

1/13/12
Three-state Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend January 27-29, 2012
Snowmobile enthusiasts will have a chance to explore some new territory the weekend of January 27-29, 2012 (Friday through Sunday), during the first-ever annual New Hampshire-Vermont-Maine reciprocal snowmobile weekend.

1/13/12
Enjoy the Winter Outdoors, but “hikeSafe”
With snow and ice finally arriving in New Hampshire and a holiday weekend ahead, outdoor authorities are advising the Granite State’s backcountry visitors to “hikeSafe.”

1/12/12
Need a Wildlife Talk?
Call on the Fish and Wildlife Stewards!
Does your organization or community group need a speaker on a wildlife topic?  Thanks to the support of a federal grant, volunteer Fish and Wildlife Stewards are now available to present free wildlife-related programs to adult groups statewide. These wildlife enthusiasts have been trained by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to present public programs to clubs, libraries, conservation groups or any interested organization.

1/11/12
Discover WILD New Hampshire Day Set for Saturday, April 21, 2012
Mark your spring calendars for Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, coming this year on Saturday, April 21. This family-friendly Earth Day event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H. Admission is free.

1/10/12
Free Ice Fishing Class Offered in Milford
Come one, come all, grab your hats and mittens, pull on your winter boots and meet us in Milford to learn about a fun winter activity – ice fishing. Instructors from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program will present a free three-week Saturday ice-fishing program in Milford on January 28 and February 4, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and February 11, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants are expected to attend all three sessions.

1/9/12
Fishing Quest, Trout in the Classroom, and Exceptional Ecosystems
Get on board for an hilarious ride as two fishing-obsessed Granite Staters embark on a quest to "Catch 'Em All." New Hampshire Wildlife Journal joins the piscatorial pair as they head out onto the ice at the start of a year-long journey in which they aim to catch and eat every legal fish species in New Hampshire – and learn a few of life's lessons along the way

1/9/12
Register Now for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Winter Workshop, Feb. 18 in Holderness
Registration is now open for the 2012 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Winter Workshop, a one-day program where women can learn outdoor skills to enjoy during the winter months. The workshop will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 (snow date Sunday, February 19), at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H.  The workshop costs $55, which includes lunch and most equipment.  Participants must be at least 18 years old.  New Hampshire BOW programs are co-sponsored by N.H. Fish and Game and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation.

1/6/12
Summit Tackles Topic of Climate Change in Coastal New Hampshire
Coastal New Hampshire is better prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change after a first-ever Coastal NH Summit held the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center in Greenland, N.H., in December.

1/6/12
Free Ice Fishing Class Offered in Greenland, N.H.
Experience a time-honored New Hampshire tradition by joining the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program and the Greenland Recreation Department on an ice fishing adventure!  A free ice fishing class will be held Sunday, January 22, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Greenland Central School, 70 Post Road.

1/3/12
January 19, 2012, Meeting to Assess Northern Shrimp Fishery
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing and meeting to review shrimp landings and consider the use of in-season management options in conjunction with a meeting of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Northern Shrimp Section and Advisory Panel on January 19, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oak, 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland, Maine.

12/30/11
New Hampshire Fishing Rule Changes for 2012
Anglers take note: a few new fishing rule changes take effect on January 1, 2012.

12/30/11
New for 2012: Change in Allowable Turkey Shot Size
A new rule effective January 1, 2012, changes the allowable shot size for taking wild turkey from #2, #4, #5 and #6 to a shot size of #2 or smaller. This change was put in place to allow hunters to use a wider range of shot sizes, including the popular #7 shot utilized in modern heavier-than-lead blended turkey loads.

12/28/11
Free Outdoor Adventure Talk on Saltwater Fly-Fishing: January 19, 2012, in Concord
Pick up some tips on saltwater fly-fishing from one of the masters at a free outdoor adventure talk on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H.  The event is hosted by Fish and Game and presented by Ed Mitchell of the Basil Woods Chapter of Trout Unlimited. No pre-registration is required.

12/28/11
New Hampshire First: Apprentice Hunting Licenses Become Available January 1
Have you ever had a friend who you know would enjoy hunting if they only had a chance to try it?  Or perhaps you're a non-hunter who has always wanted to go along on a hunt to see what it's all about.  Now you can have your chance.

12/28/11
Fish and Game: N.H. Ice Conditions Unsafe
The N.H. Fish and Game Department and local officials are getting reports of unsafe ice around the state. “Recent warm weather, rain and wind have made ice conditions unsafe in most parts of the state, although some small lakes and ponds are frozen over,” said Col. Martin Garabedian, Chief of N.H. Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division. “Be patient and wait for solid ice. Before you go out on the ice, check the thickness for yourself.”

12/22/11
2012 New Hampshire Fishing and Hunting Licenses Now Available
New Hampshire fishing and hunting licenses for 2012 are now available for purchase. Get yours early and be set for a WILD year of outdoor adventure, from ice fishing this winter to bagging your deer next fall. Licenses are good for the calendar year, from January 1 through December 31, 2012. Purchase online at www.nhfishandgame.com, at Fish and Game headquarters in Concord, or from one of more than 250 Fish and Game license agents statewide.

12/22/11
Special Fundraising Effort Underway to Document Canada Lynx in N.H.
Sightings of the elusive Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) have been on the rise over the past decade in the Granite State – including the exciting observation of four lynx kittens this November in northern New Hampshire. A special fundraising effort is now underway through the N.H. Fish and Game Department's Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program to develop a conservation plan for Canada lynx, document their presence in the state and determine the location of prime lynx habitat

12/21/11
Last Call for 2012 N.H. Fish & Wildlife Calendars
The new year is fast approaching and the all-new 2012 New Hampshire Fish & Wildlife wall calendars are going fast.  Get yours and be inspired for a year of outdoor adventure!  With striking photographs of New Hampshire wildlife on every page, plus handy season dates for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and more, this calendar provides a refreshing reminder of the exciting opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife watching we enjoy in the Granite State.

12/21/11
“Citizen Conservationists” Asked to Report Wild Turkey Flock Sightings
If you see a flock of wild turkeys in New Hampshire this winter, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department would like to hear about it. For the fourth consecutive year, citizens are being asked to report sightings of turkey flocks seen from January 1 through March 31, 2012, by filling out a simple electronic survey form posted on the Fish and Game website at www.wildnh.com/turkeysurvey.

12/20/11
Arrests Made in Ossipee and Tamworth for Illegal Take of Moose and Deer
The major hunting seasons may be over, but New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers are still busy responding to reports of wildlife violations. In two incidents, one in Ossipee and one in Tamworth, three men have been arrested and formally charged for several deer and moose hunting violations

12/20/11
2011 New Hampshire Deer and Bear Hunting Season Results
The preliminary numbers for New Hampshire's recent deer and bear hunting seasons are in.  The estimated statewide deer kill for New Hampshire’s 2011 season was 11,167 deer, up 14% from 2010 (9,759 deer) and the highest harvest since 2007.  It appears that the last weeks of the season were quite successful, because as late as Thanksgiving weekend, the estimated take was running just 4% above 2010 levels at that point in the season.

12/19/11
Visit N.H. Fish and Game at Upcoming Outdoor Events
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department booth at several upcoming events

12/16/11
Free Winter Indoor Archery League Offered in Holderness N.H.
Now that archery season has come to an end, those interested in keeping their archery skills in tune over the winter can sign up to take part in a free four-week evening archery league starting in February 2012 at the N.H. Fish and Game Department's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, located at 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness, N.H.  An intermediate archery skill level is recommended.

12/16/11
Wildlife Control Operator Class Offered January 19, 2012
The New Hampshire Wildlife Control Operators (WCO) training class, offered once a year, will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Fish and Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H., from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

12/14/11
Calling Young Wildlife Artists: 2012 Junior Duck Stamp Contest Offers Scholarship, Cash Prizes
Young New Hampshire artists from kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to submit original artwork depicting North American waterfowl to the 2012 New Hampshire Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest.  Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2012

12/14/11
Winter 2012 Ice Fishing Classes Offered
Temperatures are dropping, and lakes and ponds are beginning to freeze over -- tell-tale signs that Old Man Winter is almost here.  Once the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, why not get outside and enjoy the New Hampshire winter by taking an ice fishing class?

12/13/11
Two Maine Hikers Rescued on Mount Chocorua in N.H.'s White Mountains
Two hikers caught by darkness after taking a wrong turn on Mount Chocorua in Albany, N.H., last night (Monday, December 12, 2011) called 911 for help and were grateful to be escorted to safety by rescuers a few hours later

12/13/11
Missing Durham Hiker Is Rescued
An 82-year-old Newmarket man, Bruce Charity, who was missing since late yesterday (Monday, December 12, 2011), was reached by rescuers about 10:30 a.m. today after a N.H. State Police helicopter spotted him from the air. Alive, but suffering from hypothermia, Charity is being carried out of the remote swampy area in Durham, N.H., and an ambulance is standing by to transport him to Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover.

12/9/11
Canada Lynx Documented in Northern New Hampshire
Fish and Game biologists have confirmed the presence of four Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) in northern New Hampshire. The fact that the lynx appeared to be kittens is evidence that the wild cats are breeding in N.H., an expansion of the population across the border in Maine

12/9/11
Enjoy Monarchs Hockey to Benefit Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire
Hockey fans! Sunday March 25, 2012, will be the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire's fundraiser day with the Manchester Monarchs.  Purchase of tickets for the event go to support New Hampshire Fish and Game Department wildlife conservation and education programs, land conservation, hunter and angler education, and special programs like Canine Search and Rescue and the Karner Blue Butterfly Program

12/9/11
Canine Search and Rescue Program Gets $2,500 Grant from Fuller Foundation
The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire announces a $2,500 grant from the Fuller Foundation in support of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Canine Search and Rescue Program. The grant will be used to expand and enhance Fish and Game's canine program.  In addition, the grant will assist in helping with expenses related to attendance by Conservation Officer Mark Hensel at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Canine Academy in Tallahassee, Florida

12/5/11
Got Your 2012 N.H. Fish & Wildlife Calendar?
As 2011 comes to a close, start planning for a WILD new year with the all-new 2012 New Hampshire Fish & Wildlife wall calendar.  It's guaranteed to bring a refreshing touch of the outdoors to your home or office.

12/5/11
Public Hearing on Marine Rules, Lamprey River Set for January 3, 2012
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing on proposed marine rule changes on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, N.H. 03801. The proposed rules would affect persons taking marine species and anglers fishing in the freshwater section of the Lamprey River near Wiswall Dam in Durham, N.H.

12/2/11
Shortened Season Set for 2012 Northern Shrimp Fishery
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Northern Shrimp Section has set a shortened season for the 2011-2012 northern shrimp fishery because of a smaller population of northern shrimp.  A total allowable catch (TAC) of 2,000 metric tons was approved, with the season closing when landings are projected to reach 95 percent of the TAC (1,900 metric tons).

12/1/11
Holiday Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has some great gift ideas for hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts, including an exclusive new line of stylish T-shirts developed in partnership with Kittery Trading Post, featuring Fish and Game logo, striped bass and moose designs. Go to www.wildnh.com and click on "shop," or find them in the store at KTP.

11/29/11
Nominate Your Conservation Hero!
Do you know a person or organization who has made a difference for New Hampshire wildlife, fisheries, open land and wild places, in support of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s mission?  Honor them with a nomination for a New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission Award of Excellence.

11/29/11
N.H. Fish and Game Biennial Public Hearings Set for December 20 in Lancaster and December 21, 2011, in Concord
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold two biennial hearings in December, giving the general public an opportunity to offer input on any aspect of Department operations.

11/28/11
New Fishing Limits Proposed to Promote Higher Abundance of Menhaden on Eastern Seaboard
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Atlantic Menhaden Management Board has approved Addendum V to Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. The Addendum establishes a new interim fishing mortality threshold of 15% and target of 30% (based on maximum spawning potential, or MSP), with the goal of increasing abundance, spawning stock biomass and menhaden availability as a forage species.

11/22/11
N.H. Hunting Season Update
New Hampshire’s regular firearms deer hunting is going well, as hunters look forward to time afield during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  Through November 13, 2011, hunters had taken an estimated 6,653 deer in New Hampshire, very similar to the 6,729 registered at this point in the 2010 season.

11/21/11
Advisory: Remove Boats from Boundary Pond by December 4, 2011
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development today issued an advisory for boat owners to remove their boats and other property from areas adjacent to the shore, dam and trail at Boundary Pond in Pittsburg, N.H., prior to the planned reconstruction of the dam in June 2012.

11/21/11
Wildlife Action Grants Available
Teachers and community members interested in involving youth to make a difference for wildlife through habitat projects on schoolyards, public areas or community lands can apply to the Homes for Wildlife Action Grant Program for start-up funds. This New Hampshire Fish and Game Department program provides mini-grants of $300-$600. Habitat projects create spaces for outdoor learning, and can range from a butterfly garden to shrubs for birds to a pond for amphibians – your imagination is the limit.

11/21/11
November 30 Conference Call to Discuss Days Out for Northern Shrimp
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Northern Shrimp Section will meet via conference call on November 30, 2011, from 10:00 -11:30 a.m., to discuss revising which three days per week landings would be allowed (landing days are currently set at Monday, Thursday, and Friday).

11/18/11
On the Watch for Wild Turkeys
Turkey productivity was average in 2011, according to a report just released by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department summarizing results of its first-ever wild turkey brood survey. The effort was accomplished with the help of hundreds of interested people across the state who reported sightings of flocks with young turkeys via an online reporting site this spring and summer

11/16/11
Forum to be Held December 2, 2011, on Climate Change in Seacoast New Hampshire
A discussion and collaborative forum on the topic of climate change in Seacoast New Hampshire will be held on Friday, December 2, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center and the Great Bay Discovery Center, 89 Depot Road, Greenland, N.H. 03840.  Presented by the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GBNERR), the National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative and the Great Bay Stewards, the session is intended for an audience actively engaged in climate change adaptation, including scientists, local agencies, municipal leaders, watershed organizations and knowledgeable citizens.

11/15/11
Wild Hogs, Snowshoe Hare Hunting, Lunker Lake Trout – All in the Latest Issue of New Hampshire Wildlife Journal
They're big, hairy, hungry and hopefully not coming to a neighborhood near you. Free-ranging feral swine have become one of the more serious wildlife problems in the United States, and New Hampshire has a confirmed, though small, population. Any presence is a concern, because razorbacks, as they are sometimes called, are extremely adaptable and can triple their population in a single year. Read the cover story in the new November/December 2011 issue of New Hampshire Wildlife Journal to find out more about these invaders and what's being done to prevent this destructive species from becoming established in New Hampshire

11/10/11
Pittsfield Man Wounded in Hunting-related Shooting
A 65-year-old Pittsfield man, Daniel Mullen, was wounded Wednesday afternoon (November 9, 2011) about 4:00 p.m. while deer hunting with five other hunters in a section of power lines off Loudon Road in Pittsfield, an area popular with deer hunters

11/9/11
31-year-old Hunter Fatally Shot in Hunting-related Incident in Lisbon, N.H.
A 31-year-old man who was hunting with his father and brother on the opening day of New Hampshire's firearms deer hunting season was fatally shot today at approximately 8 a.m. by another hunter in the vicinity. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred off of Mt. Eustis Road in Lisbon, N.H.  The alleged shooter was unrelated to the victim's hunting party and is being interviewed by authorities at this time

11/7/11
Three Lost Hikers Found in Gilmanton
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon (November 6, 2011) the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department was notified about three lost hikers in the Belknap Mountain Range.  According to Conservation Officer Lieutenant James Juneau, the lost hikers included 31 year-old scout leader William Sherwin of Brookline, Mass., and two 14-year-old scouts who were hiking as part of a Boy Scout Troop from Brookline, MA

11/7/11
Injured Hiker Rescued From Mt. Eisenhower After Spending A Chilly Night In The Woods
On the afternoon of Sunday, November 06, 2011, personnel from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Twin Mountain Fire and Rescue, and U.S. Forest Service responded to Mt. Eisenhower in an effort to assist a man who suffered an injury while descending the Edmans Path trail. 

11/4/11
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH Funds Conservation Easement Stewardship Grant
The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire has awarded its first land conservation grant.  The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Wildlife Division was awarded a $5,000 matching grant from the Foundation to create a conservation easement stewardship endowment fund for the Low Plain Natural Area-Chandler Brook Unit in New London, N.H.

11/1/11
Media Invited to Tour Successful Farm Bill Conservation Projects in NH Nov. 7, 2011
Members of the media are invited to join a field tour highlighting projects that have helped maintain New Hampshire's rural character, local agriculture, clean drinking water and wildlife habitats through conservation programs authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, which is up for reauthorization in 2012. The tour will be Monday, November 7, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, and media are welcome for all or part of the tour.

11/1/11
2011 Youth Deer Hunt Weekend Results for New Hampshire
Preliminary reports show that young hunters succeeded in harvesting 387 deer during the 2011 Youth Deer Hunt Weekend in New Hampshire, which took place on October 22-23, 2011. 

10/26/11
Atlantic Herring Closure for Area 1A Begins October 27, 2011
Commercial fishermen will be prohibited from landing Atlantic herring taken from Management Area 1A effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011, because herring harvesters are projected to reach 95% of the allowable harvest quota for the period.  The closure will remain in effect through midnight on December 31, 2011

10/25/11
Opening Day for Regular Firearms Deer Season Is November 9, 2011
Opening day for New Hampshire’s regular firearms deer season is November 9, 2011, a date anticipated with great enthusiasm by the state’s estimated 60,000 deer hunters.  The season runs through December 4 in most of the state, except in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) A in northern New Hampshire, where it closes November 27

10/25/11
2011 N.H. Moose Hunt Successful Despite Rain and Wind
New Hampshire’s 2011 moose season wrapped up on Sunday, October 23, and preliminary figures show 289 hunters succeeded in taking their moose during the 9-day season, in spite of being challenged by rainy, windy, warm conditions.  With a total of 408 permits issued, this represents a statewide success rate of 71%

10/24/11
Teen Climbers Stranded on Cannon Cliffs; Somersworth Man Rescued on Mt. Major
Two wilderness rescues last night emphasize the need for hikers and climbers to factor shorter days/diminishing daylight into their plans for outdoor recreation in the Granite State, New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said today

10/20/11
Moose Hunt Update: 52% of N.H. Moose Hunters Successful So Far
As of Wednesday, October 19, 2011, a total of 212 moose had been taken in the 2011 New Hampshire moose hunt (147 bulls and 65 cows). That means that 52% of hunters holding moose permits had succeeded by the midway point in the state’s moose hunt, which is in line with a typical year. The nine-day season runs through Sunday, October 23, 2011

10/20/11
Northern Shrimp Hearing Location Change; Shrimp Harvest Reductions Considered
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing and meeting to set dates and specifications for the 2011/2012 northern shrimp fishing season in conjunction with a meeting of the ASMFC Northern Shrimp Section and Advisory Panel on Friday, October 28, 2011, in Portsmouth

10/19/11
Lost Ossipee Woman Found During Overnight Search
N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officers and Ossipee Fire Department personnel located a lost woman early this morning, October 19, 2011, after she was reported missing on Tuesday. Marjorie Mason, age 57, had left her Effingham Road home at about 12:30 p.m. on October 18, for her usual walk in Pine River State Forest in Ossipee

10/18/11
Search Continues for Missing Child in Hampstead, N.H.
The search continues this morning for a child reported missing on Monday afternoon (October 17, 2011) in Hampstead, N.H. Devin Frenette, age 9, was last seen in the yard outside his residence on Catherine Avenue at about 1:00 PM, according to Lt. James Juneau of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

10/17/11
Concord Teen Hospitalized Following Trail Bike Accident in Warren, N.H.
N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officer Greg Jellison responded to a single vehicle motorized trailbike accident that occurred on the Glencliff Loop Trail in Warren, N.H., Sunday afternoon, October 16, 2011

10/17/11
German Student Located During Overnight Search on Mt. Moosilauke
N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officers searched into the early hours this morning, October 17, 2011, to locate a Dartmouth College student hiking Mt. Moosilauke in Benton, N.H.. Vermont State Police received a 911 call from Alexander Klemd, age 25, after dark on Sunday night. Vermont authorities contacted Fish and Game after determining that the caller was likely lost in New Hampshire.

10/17/11
N.H. Moose Hunt Opening Weekend Brings 27% Success
More than a quarter of New Hampshire’s moose hunters were successful during the first two days of the season, achieving a 27% success rate on the opening weekend of the hunt. On Saturday and Sunday (October 15 and 16), a total of 111 moose were taken by moose hunters statewide – 75 bulls and 36 cows. The success rate was down from 37% during opening weekend in 2010

10/14/11
WILD DEALS from Fish and Game!
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10/14/11
Public Hearing November 7, 2011, on Proposed Snowmobile Weekend Reciprocity Rules
More good news may be in store for snowmobile enthusiasts who enjoy the reciprocal Vermont-New Hampshire snowmobile weekend in January.  The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is proposing to expand reciprocity for that weekend to include the state of Maine. A public hearing on the proposal is set for Monday, November 7, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 03301

10/14/11
Construction Closure: Adams Point Road and Adams Point Boat Access Site (Durham, N.H.) to Be Closed on October 22, 2011
Adams Point Road and the Adams Point Boat Access Site in Durham, N.H., will be closed on Saturday, October 22, because of construction being carried out by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire

10/12/11
N.H. Moose Hunt Is October 15 – 23, 2011
For nine exciting days, from October 15 to 23, 2011, lucky moose permit holders and their hunting partners will have the experience of a lifetime taking part in New Hampshire’s annual moose hunt. A total of 395 permit holders were drawn in this year’s lottery, randomly selected by computer from a pool of nearly 14,000 applicants

10/12/11
Location Change:
N.H. Fish and Game Commission October 19, 2011, Meeting to Be Held at Mount Sunapee Resort, Newbury, NH
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, N.H

10/12/11
Grouse and Woodcock Hunting Seasons Underway
Fall is in the air, and New Hampshire's small game seasons are underway.  The state's season for ruffed grouse began October 1 and continues through December 31. Ruffed grouse are the most sought-after small game species in New Hampshire, accounting for 67% of the hunter-hours reported in the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's annual Small Game Survey

10/11/11
Learn About Salmon Life Cycle at “Salmon Sunday” - November 13, 2011
Bring the kids and explore the life cycle of landlocked salmon, fish prized by anglers on New Hampshire's big lakes, at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's annual "Salmon Sunday" event on Sunday, November 13, 2011, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pope Dam in Melvin Village. Pope Dam is nine miles north of Wolfeboro on Route 109 in the town of Tuftonboro, N.H

10/10/11
Sign Up Now for Snowmobile Safety Classes
Winter is on the way, and snowmobile education classes are now underway across the state.  To operate a snowmobile in New Hampshire, any person over the age of 12 must have either a valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License or have successfully completed an approved Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) Safety Education class taught by volunteer instructors trained by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

10/10/11
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire Awards $29,300 in Grants to NH Fish and Game
The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire is pleased to announce its most recent round of grant awards, totaling $29,300, to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

10/7/11
Food Bank Seeks Meat Donations from Hunters
New Hampshire hunters can share their fall harvest with the needy through the “Hunt for the Hungry” program at the New Hampshire Food Bank.  Once again this fall, the food bank is collecting donations of whole or processed game animals for distribution to more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters and group homes statewide

10/7/11
N.H. Youth Deer Hunt Set for October 22-23, 2011
New Hampshire’s youth deer weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 2011, is the perfect time to take a youngster hunting. This special weekend gives young people age 15 and younger the opportunity to go deer hunting with an adult mentor, without the pressure of competing with thousands of adult hunters

10/7/11
Play It Safe: Wear Blaze Orange
Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to put on a bright orange article of clothing when they head afield this fall. Wearing a fluorescent orange hat, vest or jacket makes you highly visible in the woods, one of several key safety precautions for hunters, hikers and others enjoying the autumn woods

10/6/11
Fall Turkey Shotgun Season Coming Monday-Friday, October 10-14, 2011
New Hampshire’s five-day fall shotgun turkey hunting season takes place Monday through Friday, October 10-14, 2011, in all but six of the state's Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). Areas open to fall shotgun turkey hunting encompass much of the Connecticut River Valley and southern New Hampshire, including WMUs D1, D2, G, H1, H2, I1, I2, J1, J2, K, L and M

10/6/11
Expeditious Rescue Saves Life of German Man on White Mountain Hiking Trail
Fortuitous circumstances leading to a lightning-fast rescue saved the life of a German man who had a serious medical incident while hiking in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest today, Thursday, October 6, 2011

10/5/11
2012 New Hampshire Fish & Wildlife Calendars Are In!
The all-new 2012 New Hampshire Fish & Wildlife Calendar is in, featuring professional photography showcasing New Hampshire wildlife, plus great ideas for getting outdoors during the new year. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the handy season dates and timely tips, from free fishing day to when to register your snowmobile

10/5/11
Record Salmon Returns Result in Unique Opportunity for Broodstock Salmon Anglers
Broodstock Atlantic salmon anglers may be rewarded with some bonus fish this fall. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will stock the usual 800 two- to three-year-old Atlantic salmon into the Merrimack River watershed in Bristol and Franklin

10/5/11
Northern Shrimp Season-setting; Final Action on Draft Amendment
Two meetings of interest to those involved in the commercial harvest of northern shrimp will take place in New Hampshire this October

10/3/11
Body of Swift River Drowning Victim Recovered
The body of a 31-year-old New Hampshire man was recovered today (Monday, October 3), from the Swift River in Conway, N.H. The drowning victim's name will not be released until late Tuesday, October 4, pending notification of immediate family members

9/30/11
Expect Construction Delays on Adams Point Road to Great Bay Boat Access (Durham, N.H.)
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire, will reconstruct Adams Point Road in Durham, N.H., from early October through through mid-November, 2011.

9/29/11
N.H. Pheasant Season Opens October 1
New Hampshire's hunting season for pheasant gets underway on October 1 and continues through December 31. This year, N.H. Fish and Game will release 13,500 adult ring-necked pheasants during the three-month season, an average of 160 birds per site. There will be approximately 75 stocking sites in 50 towns. Most sites will be stocked on either a Thursday or Friday in October, with the exception of moose season (October 15-23), when no stocking will occur

9/29/11
Pheasant Hunting Access at Mascoma WMA (Canaan) Restricted to North of River
With the October 1 start of pheasant hunting season, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department alerts pheasant hunters that the southern portion of the Mascoma Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Canaan will not be accessible this year via the culvert and road that is typically used to cross the Mascoma River

9/23/11
Don’t Miss Free Hunting and Fishing Day Events in Concord, Holderness on Sept. 24
The N.H. Fish and Game grounds at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord will be transformed into a giant outdoor sporting expo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on National Hunting and Fishing Day, September 24, 2011. Admission is free. Visit more than 80 exhibits featuring hunting and fishing-related products and services, and enjoy many demonstrations and activities for visitors

9/22/11
Hiker loses trail and spends the night near Mt. Isolation
A Kittery, Maine woman became disoriented off of the Isolation Trail in Sargent’s Purchase, N.H., while hiking alone on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Susan Wiswell, age 56, called 911 at around 1:30 pm on Wednesday, after she apparently followed signs to a campsite off the Isolation Trail and could not find her way out. Conservation Officer Alex Lopashanski was able to establish cell phone communication with Wiswell and organize a group of Conservation Officers to do a hasty search of the area that she described

9/22/11
Body of Plymouth Man Recovered
The search for 25-year-old Thomas Perkins of Plymouth, N.H., concluded sadly today, September 22, 2011, when his body was found by N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officers. Perkins was located in a wooded area known as Rumney Rocks, adjacent to Rattlesnake Mountain in Rumney, N.H. Family members have been notified

9/19/11
Public Hearing October 6 on Proposed Wildlife Rules
Proposed rule changes regarding bear baiting and applications for bear guides, shot size for taking turkeys, and miscellaneous wildlife rule readoptions will be discussed at a public hearing on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 03301

9/19/11
Family-Friendly Open House at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness on September 24, 2011 -- National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration
Enjoy a fun day with hands-on activities related to the shooting sports, hunting and trapping at a public Open House on Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center at 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness, N.H. Admission is free. The event is part of Fish and Game's celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

9/16/11
N.H. Youth Waterfowl Hunt Weekend - Sept. 24-25, 2011
New Hampshire's 2011 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend will be held statewide on Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, 2011. To participate, youth must be age 15 or younger and must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult age 18 or older. The adult may not hunt. The youth does not need a hunting license or duck stamp

9/16/11
"Ghost Moose," September Goose Hunting, Brood Stock Salmon – All in the Latest Issue of N.H. Wildlife Journal Magazine
Fall is in the air, and the latest issue of N.H. Wildlife Journal magazine (September/October 2011) celebrates two early fall activities enjoyed by New Hampshire outdoors enthusiasts: the September goose hunting season and fishing for Atlantic brood stock salmon. New Hampshire's growing population of resident Canada geese creates an exciting early season opportunity for hunters

9/15/11
Free Outdoor Sporting Expo at Fish and Game in Concord on September 24, 2011
The N.H. Fish and Game grounds at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord will be transformed into a giant outdoor sporting expo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on National Hunting and Fishing Day, September 24, 2011. Admission is free. Visit more than 80 exhibits featuring hunting and fishing-related products and services, and enjoy many demonstrations and activities for visitors. Promotional support for the event is being provided by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, Weatherby Foundation, Green's Marine, Bonneville & Son Jeep and 96.5 The Mill

9/15/11
Spawning Closure for Atlantic Herring September 16 - October 13, 2011
Atlantic herring (sea herring) harvesters and dealers should be aware that herring spawning areas within the jurisdiction of New Hampshire will be closed from 12:01 a.m. on September 16, 2011, through midnight on October 13, 2011 (pursuant to Fis 603.07).  It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess unprocessed herring during this closure

9/14/11
Stephen Kellert and David Sobel to Headline NH Children in Nature Conference Oct. 5
Stephen Kellert and David Sobel, two of the pioneering voices in the national children in nature movement, will be the featured speakers at the New Hampshire Children in Nature conference "Where the Children Play:  Discovering, Creating and Using Outdoor Spaces" on October 5, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Cody Outdoor and Conference Center in Freedom, N.H. 

9/14/11
Women-only Hunter Education Course Offered
Women who want to take Hunter Education and prefer learning in the company of other women can take advantage of a special Women-only Hunter Education Course offered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department this fall. The course entails self-paced online study, a written exam and a field day in Holderness, N.H., on Sunday, October 2, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants must be 15 years of age or older

9/12/11
Certain North Country Roads Closed to Hunters during Wind Turbine Construction
Hunters and other outdoor recreationists who frequent the North Country should note that several roads near the construction site of the wind turbine project in the Towns of Dummer, Millsfield, Odell, Dixville and Erving’s Location are currently closed and will remain closed this fall because of safety concerns related to the large number of employees and specialized equipment on site during the construction

9/8/11
N.H. Fish and Game Commission, Legislators, Announce Joint Effort to Protect Landowners
At a press conference at the Legislative Office Building today, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission joined State Representative Gene Chandler and State Senator Andy Sanborn to call for a legislative solution to address the need for greater protection for landowners who leave their land open for outdoor recreation.

9/8/11
Free Outdoor Adventure Talk September 14, 2011: Calling Whitetails
Increase your odds of success hunting deer in New Hampshire this fall by coming to a free talk by hunting expert Dean Vanier on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. No pre-registration is required.

9/7/11
New 2011-2012 N.H. Hunting Digest Is Out!
The 2011-2012 New Hampshire Hunting and Trapping Digest is hot off the press, featuring New Hampshire hunting season dates, bag limits, check stations and lots more need-to-know information for the state's hunters and trappers. Pick up a free copy from your local Fish and Game license agent when you buy your license, or see www.huntnh.com.

9/2/11
Free Outdoor Adventure Talk September 7 in Concord: Bird Dogs and Training
Get the basics on training your bird dog at a free hunting talk by David Trahan, a well-known gun dog trainer and field trials trainer, on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H.  No pre-registration is required

9/2/11
Public Meeting September 21, 2011, on Proposed Pine River Access Project in Ossipee
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold an "open house"-style public meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and again from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ossipee Town Hall Gym in Center Ossipee, N.H., to gather public comment on a proposed public boat access project on the Pine River in Ossipee

9/2/11
Educators: Schedule a Fall/Winter Classroom Wildlife Program
Educators who want to introduce their students in grades 3-6 to New Hampshire’s wildlife resources -- or reinforce wildlife-related lessons they have learned -- have until October 1 to request fall/winter 2011-2012 Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) presentations by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department volunteer docents

9/2/11
Volunteers Needed September 24, 2011, for New Wildlife Garden in Stratham
The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is creating a new backyard wildlife garden demonstration area on a new conservation property on the shores of Great Bay.  Located in Stratham next to Chapman’s Landing on the Squamscott River, the wildlife garden will be established and maintained by community volunteers

9/2/11
Two Injured in Andover Trail Bike Crash
Two Andover residents were injured Thursday evening after their trail bike crashed on the Rail Trail between Andover and Franklin, N.H.  Jordan Ingram, age 24, and his passenger Dawn Dragon, age 42, both of Andover, were riding a dirt bike on the trail in Andover when they ran into an iron gate on the railroad bed about 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011.  All-Terrain Vehicles and trail bikes are prohibited on that section of the trail

8/30/11
Media, Community Leaders, Invited to Join Executive Councilor Ray Burton for Fish and Game Carroll County Tour on September 7, 2011
News media, outdoor writers and community leaders are invited to join District 1 Executive Councilor Raymond Burton and New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Executive Director Glenn Normandeau on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, for a tour of several Fish and Game facilities, projects and partnerships in the Carroll County area of Executive Council District 1

8/29/11
“Let’s Go Fishing” Program Seeks Volunteer Fishing Instructors
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's “Let’s Go Fishing” program is in need of avid anglers looking to give back to their community and share the love of the great sport of fishing.  The program is currently seeking volunteer instructors to teach ice fishing, fly fishing or basic fishing to youth and adults.  You can get certified to be an instructor at training sessions coming up this fall at Fish and Game

8/29/11
Registration Opens for NH Children in Nature Conference October 5, 2011
Registration is now open for the New Hampshire Children in Nature conference "Where the Children Play:  Discovering, Creating and Using Outdoor Spaces" on October 5, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Cody Outdoor and Conference Center in Freedom, N.H.  Participants will explore many ways to reconnect children, youth and families with nature in our communities

8/26/11
Fish and Game: Be Out of the Woods and Off the Water by Saturday Evening
The State of New Hampshire will experience a significant weather event this weekend, which will likely bring high winds – including the possibility of hurricane force winds – and heavy rains, which could cause flash flooding, particularly in small streams and rivers

8/26/11
NH Moose Permit Auction Results Even Better in 2011
The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire has announced results of a highly successful moose hunt permit auction this year, with 24 bids coming from seven states, including New Hampshire, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Mississippi and Maine

8/25/11
Free Outdoor Adventure Talk Aug. 31 in Concord: Hunting Dominant Bucks
Increase your odds of harvesting a whitetail this fall by attending a free talk that can help you improve your deer-hunting strategies.  The talk will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H.  No pre-registration is required

8/25/11
Spiny Dogfish Fishery to Close Thursday, September 1, 2011
Commercial harvesters are advised that the allowable Northern Region spiny dogfish quota for the 2011/2012 fishing season (through April 30, 2012) is projected to be reached by Wednesday, August 31, 2011.   Therefore, in accordance with Fis 603.19, the state fishery for spiny dogfish will be closed effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011.

8/25/11
Atlantic Herring Days Out Meeting September 12, 2011
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Atlantic Herring Section will hold a meeting on Monday, September 12, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., to discuss the allowable number of ‘days out’ for commercial herring harvesters.  The meeting will be held at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth NH, 03801

8/24/11
New Hampshire Hearing Sepember 14, 2011, on Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 2
Hearings have been scheduled in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts to gather public comment on the Draft Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Northern Shrimp.  New Hampshire Fish and Game will host a hearing on September 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, N.H.  The contact for more information on the hearing is New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Marine Fisheries Chief Doug Grout (603-868-1095).

8/24/11
Need a School or Club Fundraiser? Cash in by Selling the NH Fish & Wildlife Calendar!
If you need a fall fundraiser for your school, club or community group, try selling the 2012 New Hampshire Fish & Wildlife calendar this year. Sales benefit your group at the same time they help support the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's work conserving wildlife and wild places

8/22/11
Last Call for Hunter Education! Hunting Season Is Here – Are You Ready?
With hunting season coming up fast, those who need hunter or bowhunter education classes to hunt this fall should sign up soon to get in on the remaining classes and field days for 2011. You can find classes and register online at www.huntnh.com/Hunting/hunter_ed.htm.

8/22/11
Public Archery Ranges Available at Bear Brook State Park and Owl Brook Hunter Education Center
Bowhunters warming up for the September 15 deer and turkey archery season opener can practice their shooting skills at two N.H. Fish and Game Department facilities: a newly renovated woodland archery range at Bear Brook State Park and archery ranges at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness

8/19/11
2011-2012 N.H. Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Set
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has set final season dates and bag limits for the 2011-12 waterfowl hunting season. After considering comments from sportsmen at the August 17 public meeting, the state's waterfowl hunting season remains similar to last year's, with a 60-day duck season and a six-bird daily limit, and a 60-day Canada goose season with a 2-bird daily limit

8/19/11
Free Outdoor Adventure Talk:  Hunting Resident Canada Geese
Pick up some tactics for hunting resident Canada geese in New Hampshire at a free talk on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. The early goose season talk kicks off Fish and Game's fall series of evening hunting talks that will be held on Wednesday evenings through September to help hunters prepare for a great season in the field.  No pre-registration is required

8/18/11
Fish and Game Commission Working to Strengthen Protections for Landowners
By unanimous vote at its August 17, 2011, meeting, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission will continue its work with members of the Legislature, other state agencies and interested organizations to strengthen protections in state law for landowners who leave their land open for recreational activities in New Hampshire

8/17/11
Commissioner Woodcock Set For Q&A Event In Rockwood
Chandler Woodcock, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will lead a public question-and-answer session during an informal forum hosted by the Moosehead Lake Fisheries Coalition on Friday, August 26

8/16/11
Visit N.H. Fish and Game at the Fair! Exhibits at Hopkinton and Lancaster
While you’re having fun at the Hopkinton and Lancaster Fairs this Labor Day weekend, stop in and enjoy the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department exhibits – a great way to explore hunting, fishing and wildlife watching opportunities in our state

8/11/11
National Hunting & Fishing Day Events in Concord and Holderness – Sept. 24, 2011
Mark your calendars for this fall's biggest hunting and fishing event in the Granite State -- National Hunting and Fishing Day -- on September 24, 2011

8/9/11
Free Outdoor Adventure Talks – Hunting Talk Series Starts August 24 in Concord, N.H.
Get primed for the fall hunting seasons at a series of evening talks by area hunting experts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from August 24-September 14, 2011, at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, in Concord, N.H.  Admission is free

8/9/11
Pheasant Hunting Access at Mascoma WMA (Canaan) Will Be Restricted to North of River
As hunting seasons approach, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department alerts pheasant hunters that the southern portion of the Mascoma Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Canaan will not be accessible this year via the culvert and road that is typically used to cross the Mascoma River. The river bisects the 125-acre property

8/8/11
Snowmobile Vanity Decal Registrations Available
Vanity snowmobile registration decals for the registration year that started July 1 are available for New Hampshire resident snowmobile owners. The deadline for submitting applications is October 14.

8/4/11
Statement from Glenn Normandeau Regarding Tree Stand Injury Lawsuit
First of all, it's important for everyone to know that N.H. Fish and Game is very concerned about the lawsuit filed against Charles Corliss and the chilling affect this case could have on private landowner access. I have spoken to the Timberland Owners Association, the N.H. Farm Bureau, and many individuals about this. Furthermore, I have asked Chuck Miner, Fish and Game's Landowner Relations Coordinator, to personally attend the court proceedings and keep me directly informed about what is happening

8/4/11
Public Hearing on Proposed Oyster Aquaculture Operation August 25 2011
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing on a proposed marine aquaculture application for licensing on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 9:00 AM at the Department’s Region 3 Office: 225 Main Street, Durham, NH, 03824. The public is welcome to attend the hearing and to comment on the proposed aquaculture plan.

8/3/11
N.H. Fish and Game Commission to Study Landowner Liability Statutes
Following a special meeting of the N.H. Fish and Game Commission on July 28, 2011, members of the Commission will be taking a look at ways to strengthen current statutes related to landowner liability

8/1/11
Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons Set
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has finalized the 2011 hunting season dates and bag limits for early season migratory game birds, with a few changes from last year, including extended seasons for woodcock and snipe

8/1/11
Waterfowl Season Meeting Set for August 17, 2011
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public meeting on proposed season dates and bag limits for the 2011 waterfowl hunting season on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the N.H. Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H. Comments at the meeting will be considered in finalizing New Hampshire’s 2011 waterfowl season dates

8/1/11
New Hampshire Environmental Literacy Plan Available for Comment
A draft Environmental Literacy Plan for New Hampshire is now available for public review and comment. The Environmental Literacy Plan creates a pathway for achieving statewide environmental literacy and is a required element for federal funding based on the pending No Child Left Inside Legislation. Environmental literacy is about having an understanding of the natural world and the ability to make decisions about the environment based on scientific, economic, aesthetic and ethical considerations

7/26/11
Free Workshop on Ruffed Grouse Hunting
Get set for the fall grouse season at a free workshop on Ruffed Grouse Hunting on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 9 a.m. to noon at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness.   The session will be led by grouse hunting enthusiasts/hunter education instructors Sean Williamson and Dan Keleher. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, call 603-536-3954.

7/26/11
N.H. Moose Hunt Auction Bid Deadline Is August 3
The deadline for the 2011 N.H. Moose Hunt Auction is fast approaching.  To get in on the bidding, visit www.nhwildlifefoundation.org, where you can find information on how to download official bid documents. A total of five moose hunt permits are available through the auction. Proceeds benefit the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire. Bids must be received by Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

7/26/11
Atlantic Herring Days Out Meeting August 1, 2011
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Atlantic Herring Section will hold a meeting on Monday, August 1, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the allowable number of ‘days out’ for commercial Atlantic herring (sea herring) harvesters.  The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town, 901 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia.  Those of the public who cannot attend the meeting may participate by calling in to (888) 394-8197 and entering the code 815277.  Presentations will be available via webinar at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/439834014.

7/25/11
Women’s Intermediate Fly Fishing Workshop – Sept 23-25, 2011
Women who have learned the basics of fly-fishing and are looking to build their skills have an exciting chance to learn more about this time-honored sport at a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) intermediate fly-fishing weekend workshop on September 23-25, 2011, at The Sportsman’s Lodge in Stewartstown, N.H.

7/23/11
Women’s Intermediate Fly Fishing Workshop – Sept 23-25, 2011
Women who have learned the basics of fly-fishing and are looking to build their skills have an exciting chance to learn more about this time-honored sport at a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) intermediate fly-fishing weekend workshop on September 23-25, 2011, at The Sportsman’s Lodge in Stewartstown, N.H

7/22/11
Volunteers Needed July 30, 2011, for Archery Target Project at Bear Brook State Park
Eagle Scout candidate James Kirk, age 17, of Hampstead, N.H., is planning a volunteer work day on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Bear Brook State Park to build and replace targets on the archery range managed by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. James is coordinating the effort for his Eagle Scout project

7/22/11
Free Introduction to Fishing Class Offered at Umbagog
Calling all want-to-be anglers!  The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program and the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge are teaming up to give you the opportunity to find out all you need to know about a recreational activity that everyone in the family can enjoy --  fishing

7/22/11
NH Children in Nature Conference October 5:  "Where the Children Play:  Discovering, Creating and Using Outdoor Spaces"
If you’re interested in finding ways to encourage kids and families to get outside and more involved with the natural world, plan to attend the New Hampshire Children in Nature conference "Where the Children Play:  Discovering, Creating and Using Outdoor Spaces" on October 5, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Cody Outdoor and Conference Center in Freedom, N.H

7/21/11
Free Workshop on Crow Hunting Offered – August 13 in Holderness
Just in time for the fall crow hunting season, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is offering hunters a free workshop on crow hunting on Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H. The seminar will be led by crow hunting enthusiast Pete Lester.  Pre-registration is required. To sign up, call (603) 536-3954

7/21/11
Last Call for “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” Waterfowl Hunting Weekend
There's still room for a few adventurous women interested in learning how to hunt waterfowl at an exciting new Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) weekend workshop led by N.H. Fish Game Department waterfowl biologists and seasoned waterfowl hunters from Ducks Unlimited. The session is set for August 12-14, 2011, at Barry Conservation Camp in Berlin, N.H. The cost for the weekend is $175

7/20/11
Teen Injured in Hunting-Related Shooting Incident in Peterborough
On July 19, 2011, at approximately 8:30 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Law Enforcement received a call from New Hampshire State Police regarding a hunting-related shooting incident in Peterborough, N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded to a wooded area near Old Dublin Road in Peterborough, where Peterborough Police had reported that 16-year-old Cody Boutwell of Peterborough shot his 16-year-old companion Matthew Sandquist of Greenfield while hunting coyotes

7/13/11
Public Hearing July 26 on Proposed 2012 Fishing Rules
Proposed changes to the state's freshwater fishing rules for 2012 will be the topic of a public hearing on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 03301.

7/7/11
Test Results Show Spofford Lake Fish Kill Likely a Result of Common Aquatic Bacteria
Test results from fish sampling suggest the recent Spofford Lake fish kill resulted from the presence of a common aquatic bacteria combined with a time of year when fish in the lake were stressed from spawning activity and warm water temperatures. Fish kills occur naturally in N.H. waterbodies from time to time, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game Department biologists, although they typically involve fewer fish

7/6/11
Unit M Antlerless Deer Permits Now Available
Hunters who want the chance to take additional antlerless deer in Wildlife Management Unit M in southeastern New Hampshire during the fall hunting seasons can now buy a special permit from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

7/5/11
The Best of Warden's Watch Book Event – Laconia Library July 14, 2011
Hear firsthand about The Best of Warden's Watch, a humorous new book that explores the day-to-day adventures of New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers, at a book event on Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Library (695 Main Street, Laconia

7/1/11
Public Information Meeting July 12 on Proposed Fish Habitat Project in Harrisville Pond
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Inland Fisheries Division will hold a Public Information Meeting at the Harrisville, N.H., Town Office from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, to discuss a proposed fish habitat project in Harrisville Pond that involves adding recycled whole Christmas trees to selected areas of the pond to improve underwater structure for fish

7/1/11
Public Scoping Meeting July 22 in Portsmouth on Additional Measures to Reduce Entanglement Risk with Vertical Lines for Large Whales
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will host a scoping meeting for the public to provide input on the development of conservation measures intended to reduce the risk of serious injury and mortality of large whales due to entanglements in the vertical lines of commercial trap/pot and gillnet fishing gear.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 1190 Lafayette Road, in Portsmouth, NH 03801

6/29/11
N.H. Saltwater Recreational Fishing License Fee Changes to $11 as of July 1
As of July 1, 2011, the fee saltwater anglers pay to get a N.H. Saltwater Recreational Fishing License will be $11. The mid-year change results from Legislative action carried out by the recently passed budget bill (House Bill 2), which sets the license cost at $10; the standard $1 agent fee brings the total cost to $11

June, July are Busy Months for Bears
The 4th of July marks the start of holiday and vacation season in New Hampshire and represents a time when many people will be camping, hiking, fishing and having backyard barbeques.  This popular holiday also marks the time when the greatest numbers of bear-human conflicts occur in the state

Sign Up for “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” Waterfowl Hunting Weekend
Women who are interested in learning how to hunt waterfowl can now sign up for a new Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) weekend workshop set for  August 12-14, 2011, at Barry Conservation Camp in Berlin, N.H. The cost for the weekend is $175

6/24/11
Still Room in Free Summer Youth Day Programs at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center
There's still room in many of the free summer youth day programs being offered in July and August at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H

6/22/11
N.H. Moose Hunt Auction Now Accepting Bids: Deadline Is August 3, 2011
If you didn't win a permit in the New Hampshire moose hunt lottery this year, you still have a chance to get in on the adventure of a lifetime.  The 2011 N.H. Moose Hunt Auction is currently underway at www.nhwildlifefoundation.org, where you can find information on how to participate and download official bid documents. A total of five moose hunt permits are available through the auction, which benefits the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire. Bids must be received by Wednesday, August 3, 2011

6/22/11
Connor Pond Cartop Boat Access in Ossipee, N.H., Closed for Repairs
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's boat access facility on Connor Pond in Ossipee, N.H., is currently closed for repairs and improvements for approximately three weeks.  The existing paved ramp is being relocated and replaced with a concrete ramp suitable for "cartop" boats.  The access road and parking areas are also being improved with signage to delineate parking.

6/21/11
N.H. Spring Gobbler Season Results
The numbers are in from the 2011 spring gobbler season, reflecting a successful harvest for New Hampshire turkey hunters, according to N.H. Fish and Game Department Turkey Project Biologist Ted Walski. The preliminary total for the spring gobbler harvest for the state was 3,672 turkeys – three birds more than last year. Hunters took 597 turkeys (19% of the season total) on the opening day of the regular season (May 3).

6/21/11
Send the Kids to Fishing Camp – July 31-August 5, 2011
What could be more fun for a kid than learning how to fish while spending a week at summer camp?  A special week-long overnight session (July 31-August 5, 2011) at Barry Conservation Camp in Berlin, N.H., gives youth -- boys and girls ages 10-16 -- the chance to become better anglers as they work with trained Let's Go Fishing staff and volunteer instructors. Novice anglers will learn the basic skills and equipment needed to get started fishing, while campers with more experience will work on improving their fishing skills and exploring the finer details of the angling world. Cost for the week is $475. Youth under age 16 in New Hampshire don't need a license to fish, so come along and learn how to catch the big one!

6/21/11
Rumney Man Injured in ATV Rollover
Timothy Chartier, age 41, of Rumney, N.H., was seriously injured in an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident last night (Monday, June 20, 2011). Chartier had been operating his four-wheeled ATV on private property near his home in Rumney about 10:30 p.m. when the vehicle rolled over several times, leaving Chartier with serious head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet

6/20/11
Learn How to Run Your Own Trap Line – Free Workshop June 25 in Holderness
Learn the skills you need to set up and manage your own trap line in New Hampshire at a free workshop being offered on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the N.H. Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required

6/20/11
ATV Crash in Jericho Mountain State Park, Berlin
At approximately 1:30 in the afternoon on June 19, 2011, an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) had a mechanical failure resulting in a crash at Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, N.H.  Debra Becker of Berlin was riding her ATV at Jericho when the left front tie rod end of her vehicle came apart

6/17/11
Lucky Day for 2011 NH Moose Hunt Permit Winners
The adventure of a lifetime is in store for 395 people who have been offered permits to hunt moose in New Hampshire this October. They are the lucky winners in the state's annual moose permit lottery drawing, held today with great fanfare at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Governor John Lynch kicked off the festivities by pushing the button to start the computerized random selection of this year's winners

6/17/11
Trout Take Flight – to New Hampshire's Remote Ponds
This week, some brook trout took to the air for distribution into remote ponds in New Hampshire.  Every year, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department contracts a helicopter to stock remote ponds from Sunapee to Pittsburg.  During this one-day event, 48 remote ponds were stocked with brook trout fingerlings from New Hampton Hatchery, according to Fish and Game Hatcheries Supervisor Jason Smith

6/17/11
Public hearing on two proposed marine aquaculture applications for licenses set for Friday, July 8, 2011
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing on two proposed marine aquaculture applications for licenses Friday, July 8, 2011, at the N.H. Fish and Game Department's Region 3 Office, 225 Main St., Durham, N.H., 03824

6/16/11
Young Camp Counselor Lost and Found in Tuftonboro; Search is On for Missing Gilford Man
Last night, June 15, 2011, N.H. Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers assisted 20-year-old Jose Linares in safely returning to the trailhead after he became lost atop Sentinel Mountain in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire. Linares had called 911 at about 9:30 p.m. Responding to a call for assistance from the Carroll County Sherriff’s office, three Fish and Game officers – Sgt. Brian Abrams and Conservation Officers Mark Hensel and Brad Morse – organized a search. Two of the officers hiked the mile to the peak of Sentinel Mountain, where they located Linares at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday. He was uninjured. The group hiked out to the trailhead, and Linares was safely back at camp by 2:00 a.m

6/10/11
Moose Lottery Drawing Takes Place Friday, June 17, 2011
The annual drawing to select the lucky hunters who will be offered a permit to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall will be held on Friday, June 17, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H.  Fish and Game will issue 395 moose hunting permits this year

6/10/11
Spiny Dogfish Season and Trip Limits Set; Season Begins July 1
Commercial landing restrictions for spiny dogfish harvested in New Hampshire waters were announced today by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Marine Fisheries Division.  Spiny dogfish may be harvested in state waters from July 1 through April 30 or until the northern region quota has been taken; there is a 3,000-pound trip limit for spiny dogfish

6/10/11
Atlantic Herring "Days Out" Meeting June 24, 2011
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Atlantic Herring Section will hold a meeting on Friday, June 24, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., to discuss the allowable number of "days out" for commercial Atlantic herring (sea herring) harvesters.  The meeting will be held at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Marine Fisheries Division, 225 Main Street, Durham, NH, 03824

6/9/11
Take Dad Fishing for Father’s Day!
Are you ready for Father’s Day, coming up June 19, 2011? You know your dad treasures the card you send. But this year thrill him by including a Father’s Day Fishing Trip Coupon -- your promise to take him fishing and spend that quality time together that you both have been talking about

6/9/11
Summer 2011 Fishing Classes Offered
The sunny days of summer are here, and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing Program, in partnership with other groups, will be offering several basic fishing and fly fishing classes. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your space. They offer a wonderful chance to learn a new pastime that will get you outside to enjoy the great outdoors

6/8/11
Learn to Kayak Fish for Stripers – June 17, 2011, Class in Rye, N.H.
Learn how to fish for striped bass from your kayak at a class coming up on Friday, June 17, 2011, from 3:00 -7:00 p.m., led by Maine and N.H. Fishing Guide Hope Eagleson and N.H. Fishing Guide Mike Ivone. This class begins at the Odiorne Point Boat Launch in Rye, N.H.  It is sponsored by the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate

6/8/11
Kayak Tours of Great Bay Offered at Great Bay Discovery Center, Greenland
Experience New Hampshire's Great Bay Estuary by kayak this summer, guided by staff of the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.  Upcoming kayak tours offer a chance to enjoy the rich ecological diversity and fascinating cultural history of the estuary as you paddle the tides and currents of Great Bay.

6/8/11
Trailer Boaters Warned to Avoid Use of Ashley Ferry Boat Ramp on the Connecticut River in Claremont, N.H.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department today warned people with trailered boats to avoid using the Ashley Ferry Boat ramp on the Connecticut River in Claremont until further notice. Significant mud and silt accumulation on the ramp has rendered it unusable

6/7/11
Fish and Game Announces Conservation Officers of the Year
Two N.H. Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers were recently honored as New Hampshire's Conservation Officers of the Year – Conservation Officer Bradley Morse of Holderness, and Conservation Officer Todd Szewczyk of Hollis.

6/6/11
Register Now for N.H. “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” Fall Workshop
Women who want to learn outdoor skills can sign up now for New Hampshire’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) fall weekend workshop, which takes place September 9-11, 2011, at Rockywold/Deephaven Camps on Squam Lake in Holderness, N.H.  Participants select four sessions from an offering of more than 30 outdoor skills courses, including archery, fishing and fly-fishing, hunting, bowhunting, field dressing big and small game, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, muzzleloader, rifle, shotgun, nature photography, outdoor survival, campfire cooking, mountain biking, navigation with map and compass, and more

6/1/11
“Citizen Conservationists” Asked to Report N.H. Wild Turkey Brood Sightings
If you see young wild turkey broods in New Hampshire this spring and summer, the N.H. Fish and Game Department would like to hear about them. Fish and Game has created a new web-based turkey brood survey and is inviting the public to report their sightings during June, July and August, at www.wildnh.com/turkeybroodsurvey.

3/30/11

Summer Opportunity for N.H. Teens Interested in the Environment

Do you know a New Hampshire teen age 14-17 who is interested in the environment, enjoys outdoor activities, and might want to explore natural resource careers like forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or aquatic resource management?  Sign them up for the N.H. Natural Leaders Program -- a high school leadership development program based around a summer camp experience in the White Mountains from June 26-July 1, 2011.  They'll get to hike, camp and canoe, plus work with natural resource professionals in all of these areas.  The program costs $575, which includes all residential costs, equipment and program activities. The summer camp will be held at Barry Conservation Camp in the White Mountain National Forest, Berlin, N.H.


3/29/11

April 1 Is Opening Day for Landlocked Salmon/Lake Trout Fishing;
Delayed Opening for Winnisquam Boat Ramp Due to Icy Conditions

Enthusiastic anglers will be out in force on April 1 for the start of the open-water fishing season on landlocked salmon/lake trout-managed lakes -- the true start of spring for many New Hampshire anglers.


3/28/11

Beginning Fly-Fishing Workshop Offered in Hancock, N.H.

An upcoming workshop offers a chance to learn about the traditional and timeless sport of fly-fishing.  The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program is pairing up with the Harris Center for Conservation Education to host a two-session course called “Fly-Fishing A-Z” on Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 15, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Harris Center in Hancock, N.H. There is no charge for the workshop. The session is open to anyone age 13 and over, however those 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.


3/27/11

Hiker Rescued from Mt. Jackson

On Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 3:40 p.m., the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department was notified that 61-year-old Julie Horgan of Milton, Mass., was lost near the summit of Mt. Jackson in Crawford Notch.  Julie Horgan had contacted a friend via cell phone advising that she had lost the trail near the summit.  Winds at the time were between 70 and 90 mph, creating ground blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.  Temperatures were in the single digits, with wind chills far below zero.  Temperatures were expected to drop to below zero during the nighttime hours.


3/25/11

Don't Miss Your Chance To Hunt Moose in N.H.!

If you want to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall, enter the lottery and try your luck on the adventure of a lifetime. Applications for the lottery cost $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents (nonrefundable) and are available online at www.huntnh.com or from any Fish and Game license agent.  A total of 395 permits will be issued in this year’s lottery.  The deadline for entering the 2011 lottery is May 27, 2011.  New Hampshire’s moose hunt runs from October 15 – 23, 2011.


3/24/11

"The Best of Warden's Watch" Book Event – North Conway, March 31

Have you gotten your copy of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's humorous new book, "The Best of Warden's Watch"?  If not – or if you'd like to hear more about the day-to-day life of a Fish and Game Conservation Officer and the situations they run into, from dangerous to downright funny -- head on over to White Birch Books in North Conway on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 7 p.m. for a book event featuring Fish and Game Conservation Officer Sgt. Brian Abrams of Conway, N.H.


3/24/11

Public Hearing April 6, 2011, on Marine Rule Re-adoption – Lobster, Striped Bass

A public hearing on the proposed re-adoption of current rules affecting the take of lobster and striped bass is set for Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, N.H.


3/24/11

Shellfish Harvesting Area Closed in Little Bay

The N.H. Department of Environmental Services and the N.H. Fish and Game Department announce a change in the waters available for molluscan shellfish harvest in Little Bay, Newington and Dover. The waters immediately west of the Spaulding Turnpike/Little Bay Bridge and the General Sullivan bridge are now closed to shellfish harvesting, and will remain closed at least through 2012, due to ongoing Spaulding Turnpike bridge construction.


3/22/11

Hikers Rescued on Mt. Monadnock

On Monday, March 21, 2011, at approximately 10:00 PM, the NH Fish and Game Department was notified by The Cheshire County Dispatch Center about a pair of hikers lost at Mount Monadnock State Park. The hikers, Nathan Ekblom (age 25) and Benjamin Reynolds (age 28), both of Keene, were unable to follow the trail due to darkness and the freshly fallen snow.


3/18/11

Three N.H. Biologists Receive U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Recovery Champion Award

Wildlife biologists Heidi Holman and Lindsay Webb of the N.H. Fish and Game Department and Steve Fuller, formerly of Fish and Game, have received the 2010 Recovery Champion award from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for their work in restoring Karner blue butterflies and their habitat. The award, presented to the recipients today by Michael Amaral and Tom Chapman of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, recognizes Service employees and their partners-in-mission for conserving threatened and endangered species in the United States.


3/17/11

Open House April 12 on Proposed Public Boat Access Project on Eagle Pond in Wilmot, N.H.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is seeking public comment on a proposed public boat access project on Eagle Pond in Wilmot, N.H., at an "Open House" on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., at the Wilmot Town Office building. Fish and Game is proposing a cartop boat access project that would include the installation of a carry-down path, erosion prevention measures and parking improvements on property owned by the Department.


3/16/11

Free Talk on New Hampshire's Landlocked Salmon Fishery – April 8, 2011, in Concord, N.H.

New Hampshire is well known among avid anglers for the large landlocked salmon in the state's big lakes. Learn more about this famous fishery and what you can do to help protect this valuable resource by coming to a free talk on Friday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H.


3/12/11

Search and Rescue Mission on Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail Mt. Washington

At approximately 1:48 PM on Saturday, March 12, 2011, a call came in to 911 regarding a hiker who was believed to be having a heart attack on the Ammonoosuc Ravine Tail on Mt. Washington. Fish and Game Conservation Officers, Pemi Search and Rescue Team members and Twin Mountain Ambulance responded to Marshfield station at the base of Mt. Washington


3/11/11

All in the Latest Issue of N.H. Wildlife Journal Magazine

There's good news and bad news for New Hampshire's birds, according to a recent report called the "State of the Birds." In the latest issue of the N.H. Wildlife Journal magazine (March/April 2011), Pam Hunt, a senior conservation biologist with N.H. Audubon and lead author of the report, describes which of our birds are flourishing, which are in trouble, and some of the factors affecting our avian populations.


3/10/11

Rule Hearings on Antler Point Restriction Proposal: April 7 - Concord; and April 8 - Pittsburg

Proposed rules regarding antler point restrictions (APRs) in Wildlife Management Unit-A for deer hunters in New Hampshire will be discussed at two public hearings in April


3/9/11