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WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF N.H. WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:47:56 -0500

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.

WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF N.H. WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:45:15 -0500

PUBLIC HEARINGS SET FOR PROPOSED WILDLIFE RULE CHANGES

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:02:02 -0500

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:

New Hampshire trophy fish winners announced

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:15:26 -0500

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.

New Hampshire F&GC meeting site changed

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:36 -0500

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

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:47:31 -0500

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.

Public hearing set Feb. 17 for New Hampshire lobster regs

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:29:35 -0500

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.

Learn to ice fish at "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" workshop

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:40:38 -0500

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!

LEARN TO ICE FISH AT WINTER "BECOMING AN OUTDOORS-WOMAN" WORKSHOP

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:25:32 -0500

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!

N.H. CANDIDATES SOUGHT FOR NEW ENGLAND FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:17:17 -0500

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.

CALLING YOUNG WILDLIFE ARTISTS: ENTER THE 2010 JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONTEST

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:08:49 -0500

CONCORD, N.H. -- Young New Hampshire artists kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to submit original artwork depicting North American waterfowl to the New Hampshire Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department runs the statewide competition, which is part of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The contest serves a dual purpose, giving students a chance to use their artistic talents at the same time they learn about wildlife and conservation. The art competition is open to public, private and home-schooled New Hampshire students.

Location change for free ice fishing seminar in New Hampshire

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:31:55 -0500

CONCORD, N.H. - Due to the high number of interested participants, the January 19, 2010, ice fishing seminar with Dave Genz will be held at a new location.

The seminar will take place in the auditorium of the Police Standards and Training facility at 17 Institute Drive on the campus of the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) in Concord, N.H. (off Exit 1 from Interstate 393 in Concord). The date and time remain the same: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge for the seminar. No pre-registration is required.

WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATOR CLASS OFFERED JANUARY 21, 2010

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:23:39 -0500

CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Wildlife Control Operators (WCO) training class, offered once a year, will take place on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Fish and Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H., from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Look for Fish and Game at these exciting winter events:

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:15:47 -0500

ROCKINGHAM HUNTING & FISHING EXPO: Saturday and Sunday, January 9-10, 2010, at Rockingham Park in Salem, N.H. This expo features many local and national outdoor products and services. See the New Hampshire record buck. Hunting and fishing seminars by local experts and special scavenger hunt for the kids. For more information, visit http://www.rockinghamexpo.com.

MISSING HIKER RESCUED ON MOUNT MOOSILAUKE

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:59:09 -0500

CONCORD, N.H. – Missing hiker Patricia Dewey, age 50, of Thetford, Vermont, was rescued Monday night (January 4, 2010) by New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers on Mount Moosilauke in Benton, N.H.