NHWF News
Press Release from NH House Rep Bob L'Heureux Regarding "NH Hunting Adventures."
May 28th, 2009
Hunt of a Lifetime, in conjunction with the New Hampshire Chapter of Safari Club International and the New Hampshire Guides Association, is looking for two young people to take part in the New Hampshire Hunting Adventures program.
The program, established by law in 2007, allows the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to issue two hunting permits to New Hampshire residents 21 or under, with critical, life-threatening or terminal illnesses. The participants may hunt any game species, such as deer, bear, or moose during the regular hunting season. However, the moose permits are valid from October 1st through the end of the regular moose season. Permits are valid throughout New Hampshire for either sex.
The first participant, a 9-year-old with juvenile dermatomyositis, shot an 850-pound bull moose and donated the meat to the New Hampshire Food Bank.
The selected applicants are exempt from licensing and hunter education requirements, but must be accompanied by a properly licensed person who is 21 years of age or older. The hunts are closely monitored by New Hampshire Fish and Game officials. Hunting equipment, guide services, accommodations, transportation and taxidermy are provided by local and national sponsors.
Additional information is available at nhsci.org or email at Hunting@nhsci.org or by contacting state Rep. Bob L’Heureux, at bob.l'heureux@leg.state.nh.us.
NHWF Opposes Senator Hassan's SB132
May 17th, 2009
The NHWF opposes SB132, whose primary sponsor is Senator Maggie Hassan. This proposed bill would merge numerous state agencies (among them Fish and Game and the Department of Agriculture) in an effort to supposedly reduce the cost of government.
There have been almost no studies supporting this plan and virtually no public oversight, however several last minute amendments have been passed in an effort to appease NH constituents in the Senate.
NHWF along with many other individuals from across the state voiced their opposition to the bill at the House ED&A Committee hearing in April.
We are pleased to report that the ED&A Committee voted to kill the bill. Please contact you local representatives and make sure they know you too want this bad bill killed.
May 3rd, 2009
The New Hampshire Wildlife Federation has been recognized by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission with their Award of Excellence for Wildlife Federation’s efforts in the field of conservation in support of the N.H. Fish and Game Department's mission.
"These annual awards allow us to recognize outstanding efforts to further the work of the Fish and Game Department in conserving and managing our fish, wildlife and marine resources," said N.H. Fish and Game Commission Chair Robert Phillipson Jr.
The New Hampshire Wildlife Federation won the Conservation Organization award, based on its work to keep land open to hunting and fishing in New Hampshire.
Founded in 1933 as the Federated Sportsmen's Club of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation is one of the oldest and most effective conservation organizations in New Hampshire. Throughout the organization's 75-year history, the Federation has worked with and supported Fish and Game. As the state's first and primary advocate of hunter and angler access, the Federation has long been at the forefront of these efforts.
Recognizing the significance of access to private land to the future of hunting, the Federation became the first organization to become a partner in Operation Land Share, Fish and Game's newest Landowner Relations Program initiative, which serves as the foundation of the agency's efforts to work in partnership with hunters and landowners to maintain and increase hunting access to private lands. NHWF participating as the first partner donated $1,000 to this effort.
As a conservation organization and advocate for New Hampshire hunters, fishers and trappers the Federation has been instrumental in efforts to maintain access for present and future generations of New Hampshire hunters. It has also been an invaluable partner in the N.H. "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" and other Fish and Game projects.
"We're honored and humbled to be recognized for our conservation efforts and working with Fish and Game is great for all those involved," said Bob Dufresne, the Federation's communications director. He was joined in accepting the award by Federation president Sam Demeritt; conservation committee chair & vice president Alan Lutz; and treasurer Richard Olson. All four are also volunteer Hunter Education instructors for Fish and Game.
Contact: Bob Dufresne 603.305.7629
February 20th, 2009
On March 23, 2009 the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation at its Board and Delegates meeting at their headquarters at 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH will be calling for a vote to take an official position on the removal of dams within the State of New Hampshire.
HB559 soundly defeated with the help of NH sportspeople
February 17th, 2009
Today at the hearing for HB559, the House F&G and Marine Resources Committee listened to 34 people provide testimony; 30 in opposition and 4 in favor. The NH sportspeople came out en masse with over 175 sportspeople in opposition to the bill. The petition in opposition had more than 2,500 signatures, and all of that hard work payed off!
At the committee's executive session they made a motion to ITL (kill) the bill for this session and it was voted on 15-0 in favor of killing the bill. Even Chairman Dennis Abbott who initially wanted to retain the bill voted to ITL.
This is a proud day for New Hampshire sportspeople. Share the news, and if you called to ask your legislator to oppose the bill don't forget to call them and thank them for working on behalf of their constituent.
Additionally, the NHWF was well represented by President Sam Demeritt, Bob Dufresne, Jim Wieczorek, Dan Dockham, Mike Nolan and Jim Morse. Through the tireless efforts of the NHWF, sportsman and retired F&G Commissioner Bill Carney the sportspeople of NH won today.
Contact information: Bob Dufresne 603-305-7629
Discounted subscription to Outdoors Magazine
February 1st, 2009
The New Hampshire Wildlife Federation has recently changed the format of it’s official journal New Hampshire Wildlife. In an effort to reduce costs we have moved to a newsletter format that NHWF members will soon receive. Elk Publishing, owners of Outdoors Magazine, has graciously offered discounted $5 subscriptions to their fine publication for members who would like to continue to receive the magazine. To take advantage of this special offer, please call 1-800-499-0447 and let them know you are a NHWF member.
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