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NH Fish and Game Newsroom

Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses Talk
February 2, 2012 – N.H. Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau will be among the panelists in an upcoming workshop on "Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses," sponsored by the N.H. Timberland Owners Association. The session will be offered in two locations: February 7 in Lancaster; and February 8 in Concord.

Educators: Schedule a Free Spring 2012 Classroom Wildlife Program
February 2, 2012 - 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 to request spring 2012 Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) presentations by trained New Hampshire Fish and Game Department volunteer docents.

Public Hearing on Two Proposed Great Bay Shellfish Operations: March 9 in Durham, NH
February 1, 2012 -- Fish and Game will hold a public hearing on two proposed marine aquaculture applications for licensing on Friday, March 9, 2012, starting at 9:00 a.m.,  at Fish and Game’s Region 3 Office, 225 Main Street, Durham, N.H. 03824. 

Make Your Own Fly Reel Workshop in Concord February 11, 2012
January 31, 2012 -- An opportunity to make your own fly reel and help New Hampshire's Trout in the Classroom program is returning Saturday, February 11, in Concord. It's the second annual Reelsmithing Workshop, led by Michael Hackney of the Eclectic Angler.

Enjoy Monarchs Hockey March 25 to Benefit Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
January 31, 2012 – Calling all hockey fans: enjoy the Manchester Monarchs game on Sunday, March 25, and you'll also benefit the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, which supports many Fish and Game Department projects and programs.

Bobhouse Break-ins!
January 30, 2012 -- After several incidents in which bobhouses were forcibly entered and gear stolen, Fish and Game 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.

Visit NH Fish and Game at the Farm and Forest Expo, February 3-4 in Manchester
January 27, 2012 -- Be sure to stop by the N.H. 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.

Free Talk on Wild Turkeys February 2 in Nashua - Sorry, talk is FULL; registration closed.
January 27, 2012 -- 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. The talk features Wildlife Biologist Mark Ellingwood.

Single Vehicle Accident Leaves  Snowmobiler Injured
January 27, 2012 -- On the afternoon of January 26, 2012, Roger Roy, 50, of Litchfield, NH, sustained a leg injury after his snowmobile tipped over on him.

ASMFC Northern Shrimp Section Revises 2012 TAC; Next Meeting February 2, 2012
January 27, 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, ASMFC's Northern Shrimp Section has revised the total allowable catch for the 2012 northern shrimp fishery to 2,211 metric tons.

Still Time to Get in on Free Indoor Archery League in Holderness
January 26, 2012 – 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.

Laconia Man Killed in Belmont Snowmobile Crash
January 23, 2012 – A 25-year-old Laconia man, Robert Horn, died when his snowmobile crashed in Belmont around 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012.

2012 Winter Programs at the Great Bay Discovery Center
January 20, 2012 -- This winter, the Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland is hosting programs for both kids and adults.  Click here to see the line-up.

2012 N.H. Moose Hunt Lottery Opens!
January 20, 2012 -- 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. Enter at www.huntnh.com.

Free Youth Ice Fishing Class Offered in Lancaster, NH, February 4
January 20, 2012 -- Visit just about any frozen water body lately and you’ll see anglers enjoying some “hard water” fishing.  Youth age 8 and older are invited to get in on the action by attending a free beginner ice fishing course on Saturday, February 4, 2012, in Lancaster, N.H. 

Snowshoe Hare Hunting Workshop – March 3 in Holderness
January 19, 2012 -- Learn about the exciting sport of snowshoe hare hunting at a free workshop being offered at Fish and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness on Saturday, March 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. 

Reminder -- Junior Duck Stamp Contest Deadline Is March 15
January 13, 2012:  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.

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

Enjoy the Winter Outdoors, but “hikeSafe”
January 13, 2012 -- 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.”

Need a Wildlife Talk?  Call on the Fish and Wildlife Stewards!
January 12, 2012 -- 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.

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day Set for Saturday, April 21, 2012
January 11, 2012 – Mark your calendars for Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, set for Saturday, April 21. This free, 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.

Free Ice Fishing Class Offered in Milford
January 10, 2012 -- 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 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and February 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration required.

Fishing Quest, Trout in the Classroom, and Exceptional Ecosystems – All in the Latest Issue of New Hampshire Wildlife Journal
January 9, 2012 – Get on board for an hilarious ride as two fishing-obsessed Granite Staters embark on a quest to "Catch 'Em All." N.H. 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.

Register for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Winter Workshop, Feb. 18 - Sorry, course FULL
January 9, 2012 -- Registration is now open for the 2012 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Winter Workshop, a one-day program where women can learn winter outdoor skills. The workshop will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H. 

Summit Tackles Topic of Climate Change in Coastal New Hampshire
January 6, 2012 -- 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.

Free Ice Fishing Class Offered in Greenland, N.H.
January 6, 2012 -- Join N.H. Fish and Game’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program and the Greenland Recreation Department for a free ice fishing class on Sunday, January 22, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Greenland Central School, 70 Post Road.

January 19 Meeting to Assess Northern Shrimp Fishery
January 3, 2012 – N.H. Fish and Game 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 am to 12:30 pm at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oak, 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland, Maine.

New Hampshire Fishing Rule Changes for 2012
December 30, 2011 – Anglers take note: a few new fishing rule changes take effect on January 1, 2012.

New for 2012:  Change in Allowable Turkey Shot Size
December 30, 2011 – 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.

Free Outdoor Adventure Talk on Saltwater Fly-Fishing: January 19 in Concord
December 28, 2011 – 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.

New Hampshire First: Apprentice Hunting Licenses Become Available January 1
December 28, 2011 -- A new law takes effect January 1, 2012, that allows people who are interested in trying hunting or bowhunting an opportunity to do so under the guidance of an experienced hunter without having to take a Hunter Education course first. It's called the New Hampshire Apprentice Hunting License.

Fish and Game: N.H. Ice Conditions Unsafe
December 28, 2011 – 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..."

Free Ice Fishing Class Offered at Lebanon Recreation Department in Jan. 2012
December 23, 2011 – Are you a lover of cold weather? Are you looking for a new outdoor activity for those long winter months? How about ice fishing! The Lebanon Recreation Department and instructors from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program will be presenting a three-session program in Lebanon in January.

2012 New Hampshire Fishing and Hunting Licenses Now Available
December 22, 2011 – 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.

Special Fundraising Effort Underway to Document Canada Lynx in N.H.
December 22, 2012 – 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.

Last Call for 2012 N.H. Fish & Wildlife Calendars
December 21, 2011 – 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! Calendars are available for $9.95 at N.H. Fish and Game headquarters, or use the print-and-mail order form at www.wildnh.com/Shop/calendar.html (shipping is free for 1-5 calendars).

“Citizen Conservationists” Asked to Report Wild Turkey Flock Sightings
December 21, 2011 – If you see a flock of wild turkeys in New Hampshire this winter, Fish and Game wants to hear about it. Citizens are being asked to report sightings of turkey flocks seen from January 1 through March 31 by filling out an electronic survey form posted at www.wildnh.com/turkeysurvey.

Arrests Made in Ossipee/Tamworth for Illegal Take of Moose and Deer
December 20, 2011 -- The major hunting seasons may be over, but N.H. Fish and Game 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.

2011 New Hampshire Deer and Bear Hunting Season Results
December 20, 2011 -- 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 and the highest harvest since 2007. N.H. hunters took a total of 418 bears in 2011.

Visit N.H. Fish and Game at Upcoming Outdoor Events
December 19, 2011 -- Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by the N.H. Fish and Game Department booth at several upcoming events:Rockingham Hunting & Fishing Expo (January 7-8, 2012); N.H. Farm & Forest Exposition (February 3-4, 2012); Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby (February 11-12, 2012).

Free Winter Indoor Archery League Offered in Holderness N.H.
December 16, 2011 -- 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 Fish and Game's Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, at 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness, N.H.

Wildlife Control Operator Class Offered January 19, 2012
December 16, 2011 – 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.

2012 Junior Duck Stamp Contest Offers Scholarship, Cash Prizes
December 14, 2011 -- 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.

Winter 2012 Ice Fishing Classes Offered
December 14, 2011 -- N.H. Fish and Game’s Let’s Go Fishing Program, in partnership with other groups, will offer several free ice fishing classes open to the public this winter.  Be sure to call ahead to reserve your space. Classes will be held in Lebanon, Greenland, Milford, Haverhill, Laconia and Manchester.

Two Maine Hikers Rescued on Mount Chocorua
December 13, 2011 -- Two hikers caught by darkness after taking a wrong turn on Mount Chocorua in Albany, N.H., last night called 911 for help and were grateful to be escorted to safety by rescuers a few hours later.

Missing Durham Hiker Is Rescued
December 13, 2011 – An 82-year-old Newmarket man, Bruce Charity, who was missing since late yesterday, was reached by rescuers about 10:30 a.m. today after a N.H. State Police helicopter spotted him from the air.

Canada Lynx Documented in Northern New Hampshire
December 9, 2011 – 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.

Enjoy Monarchs Hockey to Benefit Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire
December 9, 2011 -- 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,

Canine Search and Rescue Program Gets $2,500 Grant from Fuller Foundation
December 9, 2011 -- 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.

Got Your 2012 N.H. Fish & Wildlife Calendar?
December 5, 2011 -- The all-new 2012 New Hampshire Fish & Wildlife wall calendar is guaranteed to bring a refreshing touch of the outdoors to your home or office. Calendars are available for $9.95 at N.H. Fish and Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H., or use the print-and-mail order form at www.wildnh.com/Shop/calendar.html (shipping is free for 1-5 calendars).

Public Hearing on Marine Rules, Lamprey River Set for January 3, 2012
December 5, 2011 -- N.H. Fish and Game 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.

Hunters and Anglers:  Thank a Landowner Today
December 2, 2011 – If you're a hunter or angler, the holiday season is an important time to extend thanks to landowners who share access to their land, says Charles Miner Jr., who heads up N.H. Fish and Game's Landowner Relations Program.

Shortened Season Set for 2012 Northern Shrimp Fishery
December 2, 2011 -- 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.