If you attend a seminar other than the 17 October
seminar, you will not be receiving your permit at the seminar. Permits
will be printed and mailed during the week of 23 September. If you don't
receive your permit by 4 October 2002, immediately contact Wildlife
Division at 603-271-2461 or wilddiv@wildlife.state.nh.us to ensure that
you will have your permit and tag in hand prior to the hunt.
If you attend the seminar on 17 October, you will
receive your permit at the end of the seminar. <Return
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Where can I find moose in my
hunting unit?
Look around your unit for moose habitat and signs. In other words, SCOUT!
Scouting involves:
Observing in order to obtain information or evaluate
Exploring in order to obtain information
Finding by making a search
Moose can be found throughout the state, but
you can do some things to increase the likelihood that your scouting will
be successful:
Look on your map for areas with fewer roads, or
a lower density of roads. Start your search by going there and looking
for forested areas. Be sure to get out of your car and walk the woodlots
and clearcuts looking for signs of moose in the vicinity: tracks, scat,
etc.
Concentrate on finding areas with upland hardwoods
that are adjacent to clearcuts which are 1-10 years old.
If you have a management unit within the White
Mountain National Forest (C1, D2, E1, E2, E3, F), information on gates,
roads, and clearcuts has been provided by the Forest Service for your
use. Bear in mind that hunter densities may be higher in publicly advertised
clearcuts and that additional regulations are in force in the National
Forest that may affect your hunt.
Parking passes for the White Mountain National
Forest may be obtained by submitting the application found on the
Forest's web site -- go to www.fs.fed.us/r9/white/recreation/fee_demo.
Where can I get topo maps or
maps of state owned land?
Fish and Game doesn't sell topo maps, but the DeLorme New Hampshire Atlas
and Gazetteer is a good resource and shows most roads (including dirt
roads), state lands, and some topo lines. The gazetteer may be purchased
from the department for $19.95 (plus $5 S&H) or through the DeLorme
web site for $19.95 (plus $5 S&H). <Return to
top of page>
When and where are the seminars
held?
15 August 2002, 6-9pm, Hyde Hall,
Plymouth State College
Hyde Hall, Plymouth State
College: Take exit 25 from I-93. Turn right at the exit sign.
Turn right at the first traffic light after the bridge. Turn left
onto High St. Watch for orange moose seminar signs to find Hyde
Hall. Park where indicated by the orange moose seminar signs. Mapquest
map of Hyde Hall location
White Mountains Regional
High School, Whitefield: Follow Route 3 north of downtown Whitefield.
There is a large sign on the west side of the road for the White
Mountains Regional High School. There will be orange moose seminar
signs posted at the driveway entrance as well. (NOTE: The Whitefield
School is on Route 3 south of downtown Whitefield. This is not
the correct location for the seminar.)Mapquest
map of White Mountains HS location
Tactical Training Facility,
Police Standards, Concord: Take exit 14 from I-93:
From I-93 N: Go straight through the light onto Ft Eddy Rd.
From I-93 S: Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Loudon Rd. Turn
left onto Ft Eddy Rd at the light before the bridge.
Watch for orange moose seminar signs. The Tactical Training Facility
is at the far end of the Police Standards building. Mapquest
map of Tactical Training Facility location
Fish and Game Headquarters,
Concord: Take exit 15E from I-93 onto Rt. 393 in Concord. Take
exit 2 on Rt. 393. Turn left at the lights at the end of the ramp.
Turn right onto Hazen Drive at the first set of lights. Follow the
brown and white signs for the Fish and Game Department. Watch for
orange moose seminar signs. Mapquest
map of Concord HQ location
What goes on at the seminars?
The seminars provide information on the entire hunt to help you successfully
harvest a moose. Specific topics covered include moose biology and management,
moose habitat, cleaning and quartering, weapon selection, shot placement,
hunt etiquette, and current moose hunting regulations. <Return
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I attended a seminar last year? Do I need to attend
one this year?
Yes. The seminars cover any changes in the rules concerning the hunt or
check station requirements from year to year. (See 2002
Moose Regulations) <Return to top of page>
Can I bring a friend to videotape
my hunt?
Fis 301.07(e) states: "No person other than the permittee and
subpermittee shall participate in a joint hunt to take moose except that
the permittee may employ one licensed guide. The licensed guide may direct,
aid, assist, or instruct the permittee and subpermittee but shall not
shoot a moose."
This is generally interpreted in the most strict
sense possible for law enforcement purposes. During the season, pointing
out a moose, moose sign or tracks, or providing any other assistance
to a moose hunter can be interpreted as participation in your hunt.
Some permittees do decide to have their hunts recorded; if this is the
case, the cameraman must accompany the permittee at all times, so as
to avoid pushing animals toward the permittee or subpermittee, and must
refrain from making any indication as to the presence or absence of
moose, moose sign, or moose habitat.
If you still want to bring an additional person
on your hunt, contact the local Conservation Officer in the town(s)
that you intend to hunt for further information on the regulations covering
participation of third parties in a moose hunt. To reach a local Conservation
Officer, contact Law Enforcement Dispatch: 603-271-3361. <Return
to top of page>
Where can I check my moose? Download "Moose Hunt Facts"*
(PDF, 2 pages, 75 KB) for a list of check stations, WMU map and more.
For a Mapquest map of a check station, click on its town name: Berlin
- Rte. 110 North, York Pond Road, USFS Guard Station Conway
- Rte. 112 or Kancamaugus Highway West, Saco Ranger Station Durham
- 37 Concord Rd., N.H. Fish and Game Regional Office Hillsboro
- Rte. 9, west of intersection with Rte. 31, Highway Garage New Hampton
- Rte. 132, N.H. Fish and Game Hatchery Pittsburg
- Rte. 3, just south of town and north of Indian Stream, Highway Garage.
CLOSED LAST FOUR DAYS OF SEASON Twin Mountain
- Rte. 3, N.H. Fish and Game Hatchery. CLOSED LAST FOUR DAYS OF
SEASON
What do I need to bring to the
check station?
All hunters must bring all edible portions of the moose, the lower jaw,
and 1/4 lb. of the liver to the check station. Hunters harvesting a bull
must also bring either the skull plate (if the moose did not have antlers)
or the intact antler rack from any antlered bull. Hunters harvesting a
cow must bring the entire female reproductive tract, including the ovaries
and mammary sack. <Return to top of page>
How long do I have to get
to the check station? You have 24 hours to bring your moose to the station after it has
been shot. <Return to top of page>
I've never had a license in New Hampshire before.
What are the hunter education requirements for obtaining a license? All hunters are required to complete a hunter education course before
purchasing a license. Courses are offered throughout the state -- see
www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/hunter_ed.htm
for a schedule and information. If you hold a hunting license from another
state, this will be accepted in lieu of a hunter education certification.
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Do I have to buy my license before I come to the
seminar?
No. The New Hampshire moose hunt regulations do not require you to have
a license until you are actually hunting in October. However, if you (or
anyone in your party) is a nonimmigrant alien, the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Firearms has instituted new regulations which require you
to apply for importation of firearms. The ATF application requires you
to submit a copy of your license in order to bring firearms into the United
States; see www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/022002form6updates.htm.
The ATF site states that it may take 4-6 weeks to process an application,
so plan early if you intend to bring a firearm into the country. <Return
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Can I use my bow to hunt moose if I have a hunting
license and not an archery license? Do I need a muzzleloader license if
I want to use a muzzleloader?
If you intend to hunt only with your bow, you may use an archery license.
You are encouraged, however, to purchase a regular hunting license. You
may bow hunt with a regular hunting license, but you also have the option
of using a firearm if you only encounter moose outside your range with
a bow. You may also hunt with a muzzleloader if you possess a regular
hunting license. <Return to top of page>
2002 Moose Regulations
Current moose rules may be found at the New Hampshire General Court website,
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/fis300.html.
See Fis 301.02 for WMU boundaries; Fis 301.07 for the moose season; Fis
301.08 for moose registration at Biological Check Stations. <Return
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How do I find a meat cutter
to butcher my moose?
The Fish and Game Department does not license wild
game butchers and does not maintain a list of individuals who provide
butchering services. For the convenience of our moose hunters, we have
assembled a list of some individuals who are known to process moose
meat -- click here. This is not a comprehensive
list and should not be seen as an endorsement of the individuals listed.
It is in your own best interest to investigate thoroughly before selecting
a butcher.
For additional assistance in locating a butcher,
contact local deer registration agents, sport or gun shops, fish &
game clubs, and license agents. <Return to top of
page>
Is it safe to eat organs from
my moose like the liver and heart?
The results of a study indicated that consumption of moose liver or kidney
may lead to a daily intake of cadmium exceeding recommended levels. Because
a normal diet may already exceed advisable levels, the DPHS advises minimizing
consumption of these organ meats. Because particularly high cadmium levels
have been seen in some moose liver and kidney, the DPHS recommends not
consuming these organ meats at all. Heart tissue does not carry this same
cadmium risk, and can be considered safe for consumption. <Return
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Is it dangerous to eat meat
from an animal that had brainworm? What about meat with spots or cysts?
The following sites contain all you need to know about moose disease:
Both the general and dog bear
seasons are open through most of the state during the moose hunt.
Several small
game species are in season throughout the fall including snowshoe
hare, cottontail rabbit, gray squirrel, pheasant, quail, ruffed grouse,
crow, and woodcock.
There are usually opportunities to hunt waterfowl
during late October and early November.
Several species are open year-round for the entire
state, including coyote and wild boar. <Return to
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Where can I get more information
about the moose hunt?
For any questions on licenses, or permits other
than your moose permit, contact Licensing: 603-271-3422 or Hunter Education
603-271-3214 (email: hunter-ed@wildlife.state.nh.us)
For any questions on the rules and regulations of
the hunt, contact Law Enforcement: 503-271-3127 (email: law@wildlife.state.nh.us)
To get in touch with a local Conservation Officer,
contact Law Enforcement Dispatch: 603-271-3361
For any questions on your moose permit, the moose
seminars, or general information about the hunt, contact Wildlife: 603-271-2461
(email: wilddiv@wildlife.state.nh.us)
For information specific to your WMU, contact the
appropriate regional Fish & Game office:
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