New Hampshire

Fish and Game Revisiting Inland Fisheries Rules Updates after Public Input

Fish and Game Revisiting Inland Fisheries Rules Updates after Public Input

CONTACT:Dianne Timmins: (603) 271-2501Scott Mason: (603) 271-3511September 5, 2024 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department held two public input sessions regarding future changes to trout fishing rules last month. To solicit public input, the Inland Fisheries Division presented their management approach and draft rule proposals. After careful scrutiny of the existing

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New Hampshire’s Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend

New Hampshire’s Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend

CONTACT:Jessica Carloni: (603) 868-1095NHFG Wildlife Division: (603) 271-2461August 28, 2024 Concord, NH – New Hampshire’s Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend will be held statewide on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, 2024. Participating youth must be age 15 or younger and must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult age 18 or older. Adult hunters must possess

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New Hampshire Hunting Seasons Open September 1

New Hampshire Hunting Seasons Open September 1

CONTACT:Andy Timmins: (603) 271-2461Danielle Beard: (603) 271-2461August 21, 2024 Concord, NH – New Hampshire’s fall hunting seasons kick off on Sunday, September 1, with the opening of black bear and gray squirrel seasons. Archery seasons for turkey and white-tailed deer get underway September 15, and the statewide resident Canada goose hunt runs September 1–25. Highlights

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Bear Season Opens September 1 with Easier Hunter Reporting

Bear Season Opens September 1 with Easier Hunter Reporting

CONTACT:Dan Bailey: 603-271-1126Lieutenant Robert Mancini: 603-271-3127August 20, 2024 Concord, NH – The Granite State’s bear season officially opens on Sunday, September 1, and hunters now have new ways to register their harvest this fall. Bears can now be registered at one of thirteen participating registration stations. Hunters can still register their harvest with a Conservation

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New Hampshire Small Game Hunting Seasons Open September 1

New Hampshire Small Game Hunting Seasons Open September 1

CONTACT:Brett Ferry: (603) 744-5470Andy Timmins: (603) 271-2461August 19, 2024 Concord, NH – Small game hunting season for gray squirrel starts on September 1 and is a great way to introduce someone new to hunting. On October 1, ruffed grouse, woodcock, cottontail rabbit, pheasant, and snowshoe hare seasons each open, all of which are exciting species

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Visit Fish and Game at the Hopkinton and Lancaster Fairs

Visit Fish and Game at the Hopkinton and Lancaster Fairs

CONTACT:Mark Beauchesne: (603) 271-6355Jay Martin: (603) 271-3211August 16, 2024 Concord, NH – While you’re having fun at the Hopkinton and Lancaster Fairs on Labor Day weekend, why not visit the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s exhibits. It’s a great way to explore your connection with life outdoors where you can learn more about hunting,

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NH Fish and Game Department Seeks Hunter Education Instructors

NH Fish and Game Department Seeks Hunter Education Instructors

CONTACT:Josh Mackay: 603-271-0459Lisa Collins: 603-271-3212August 2, 2024 Concord, NH – Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge of safe and responsible hunting with others? If so, consider volunteering as a Hunter Education Instructor. The final new instructor training sessions for the season will be held mid-September. Training consists of an hour-long webinar on September 18 and

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New Rules for Recreational Haddock and Cod Anglers Effective Immediately

New Rules for Recreational Haddock and Cod Anglers Effective Immediately

CONTACT:Cheri Patterson: (603) 868-1095Renee Zobel: (603) 868-1095July 25, 2024 Durham, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is announcing changes to haddock and cod rules for recreational anglers fishing in state waters 0–3 miles off shore. Effective July 24, 2024, the recreational bag limit for haddock for private anglers will increase from 10

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