West Side Bear: After a brief stint in a tree, black bear captured, relocated
read more…: West Side Bear: After a brief stint in a tree, black bear captured, relocatedA hungry bear found his way to Manchester on Friday.
NH Fish & Game
New Hampshire Fishing Report – April 21, 2016
read more…: New Hampshire Fishing Report – April 21, 2016A weekly round-up from NH Fish & Game, region by region in time for the opening of NH’s fishing season April 23.
April 16: Bring the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day
read more…: April 16: Bring the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire DayThis expansive festival explores New Hampshire’s wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions, with exhibits by 80-plus outdoor and conservation organizations, plus live animals. See big trout and salmon in the hatchery truck. Tie a fly or call a turkey. Meet trained falcons and their handlers. Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying and shooting at the air rifle range. Watch retriever dogs in action. Create your own wildlife crafts, plant a tree and toast a s’more. Climb aboard the Bass Pro Shops yacht and cast a line. Check out the latest hunting and fishing gear and gadgets in the Expo tent.
Body of Cannon Mountain ‘overdue skier’ found in woods Sunday
read more…: Body of Cannon Mountain ‘overdue skier’ found in woods SundayThe weekend search for an overdue skier at Cannon Mountain in Franconia concluded with the tragic discovery early Sunday of the skier’s body on the Upper Ravine Trail, according to NH Fish & Game.
Bears are stirring: Time to remove bird feeders from the yard
read more…: Bears are stirring: Time to remove bird feeders from the yardAlthough the sanctioned bird feeding season continues through March 31, officials are asking folks to pull feeders early because of anticipated bear activity.
Fish & Game: No charges in rabbit-hunting incident involving 2 hunters
read more…: Fish & Game: No charges in rabbit-hunting incident involving 2 huntersConservation Officers responded to the police department and documented the incident in which Daniel Hebert, 51, of Merrimack, was hunting rabbits off of Hazen Road in Whitefield when he was shot inadvertently by 52 year old Dan Sterling of Bedford, who was in the same hunting party.
2 fatalities, several other weekend rescues for Fish & Game crew, first responders
read more…: 2 fatalities, several other weekend rescues for Fish & Game crew, first respondersNH Fish & Game conservation officers were called on over the weekend for a series of rescues, one of them involving a snowmobiler from Rhode Island who apparently died after striking a tree, and the discovery Feb. 28 of a deceased hiker on Castle Ravine Trail in Randolph.
14th Annual Fly Fish NH expo Feb. 27 at Executive Court in Manchester
read more…: 14th Annual Fly Fish NH expo Feb. 27 at Executive Court in ManchesterCome and meet fishing guides from New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. See the latest fly fishing gear. Enjoy fly fishing seminars on fishing locations and techniques.
Snowmobilers stuck on lake after breaking through ice
read more…: Snowmobilers stuck on lake after breaking through iceFish and Game Officials would like to use this incident as a reminder to those recreating on frozen water bodies of the dangers associated with ice. This year’s inconsistent weather patterns have made ice conditions vary more than usual, even up in the northern parts of the state.
NH Fish & Game Commission approves bobcat hunt proposal
read more…: NH Fish & Game Commission approves bobcat hunt proposalThe Fish and Game Commission is proposing to issue a total of 50 bobcat permits through a lottery process. The draft season would be similar to New Hampshire’s fisher season, with December trapping and January hunting. The proposal would take effect in December of 2016.