New Hampshire Fishing News

CONCORD, N.H. -- The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, the official non-profit partner of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members who bring to the organization a wealth of background and experience in hunting, fishing and conservation.

CONCORD, N.H. -- The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, the official non-profit partner of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members who bring to the organization a wealth of background and experience in hunting, fishing and conservation.

CONCORD, N.H. -- Proposed rule changes affecting hunting and trapping seasons in New Hampshire for 2010 and 2011 will be discussed at three public hearings being held by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department on the following dates and locations:

CONCORD, N.H. -- Winners of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's 2009 New Hampshire Trophy Fish Program have been announced, with trophy certificates in 19 categories going to winning anglers for the year, and two standing state records tied or broken. For a full list of winning anglers and their catches, visit http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/trophy_fish_2009.html.

CONCORD, N.H. - A location change has been announced for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission's monthly meeting on March 17, 2010. The Commission will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Fish and Game's Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center in Greenland, N.H. (The Great Bay Discovery Center is also located at this site.) For directions, visit http://www.greatbay.org.

FREE ICE FISHING CLASS OFFERED IN PETERBOROUGH MARCH 6, 2010

CONCORD, N.H. – Are you looking for one final hurrah for winter? Join the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program and the Peterborough Recreation Department for a fun-filled day of ice fishing, a recreational activity that everyone in the family can enjoy.

CONCORD, N.H. - A public hearing to discuss proposed rules that would affect who a person licensed to take lobsters may use as helpers on a lobster vessel, will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road in Portsmouth, N.H.

CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) winter program, scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010 (snow date February 21), still has space available in the women's "Ice Fishing Fun" class. Ice fishing is one of the most popular winter activities in New Hampshire - a great way to beat the winter blues by getting out into the fresh air and sunshine. In this class, you'll spend the day getting hands-on experience drilling holes and dropping lines with a fun group of women, learning everything you need to know to get out and enjoy ice fishing on your own. You'll also get to sample a fish fry, hot chocolate and other gourmet goodies from a portable kitchen on the ice. No fishing license is needed to participate in the workshop. Register soon - space in this class won't last long!

CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) winter program, scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010 (snow date February 21), still has space available in the women’s “Ice Fishing Fun” class. Ice fishing is one of the most popular winter activities in New Hampshire – a great way to beat the winter blues by getting out into the fresh air and sunshine. In this class, you’ll spend the day getting hands-on experience drilling holes and dropping lines with a fun group of women, learning everything you need to know to get out and enjoy ice fishing on your own. You’ll also get to sample a fish fry, hot chocolate and other gourmet goodies from a portable kitchen on the ice. No fishing license is needed to participate in the workshop. Register soon – space in this class won’t last long!

DURHAM, N.H. -- The State of New Hampshire has been notified by the National Marine Fisheries Service of vacancies for New Hampshire’s obligatory seat and two at-large seats for the New England Fishery Management Council. New Hampshire’s obligatory seat is currently held by David Goethel of New Hampshire.