It's with our deepest regrets to report our Executive Director Ron Sowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. The sportsmen and women of New Hampshire have lost one of our strongest … [Read More...]
Our Mission and History
Our Mission
The mission of the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation is to be the leading advocate for the promotion and protection of hunting, fishing, and trapping as well as the conservation of and access to fish and wildlife habitat. Keys to our success include:
Education – Support for scholarships, NH BOW and Barry Conservation Camp youth programs
Legislation – Voice of the Sportsmen in Concord
Conservation – Partner with programs to improve habitat
Affiliates – Power in numbers through many clubs in New Hampshire
If this resonates with you, consider becoming a member!
History of New Hampshire Wildlife Federation
In the 1930's, Jay Norwood Darling, the force behind the Federal Wildlife Restoration Program, was touring the country urging sportsmen and women to unite in order to protect local habitats and the future of outdoor sports. A small group of foresighted New Hampshire sportsmen heeded this call and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation (NHWF) was born, founded in 1933 as the Federated Sportsmen's Club of New Hampshire. Shortly thereafter, a national movement of all the state groups that started under Darling met in Washington DC and in 1963 became affiliated with the new National … Read More
What’s coming!
Annual Appeal
DID YOU FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR ANNUAL APPEAL THIS YEAR? IF SO, YOU CAN RESPOND NOW BY DONATING OR SEND A CHECK MADE OUT TO NHWF OR YOUR CREDIT CARD … [Read More...]
Matching Charitable Gifts?
Does your employer match charitable gifts? Completing a matching gift form is the easiest way to return more to the resources that sustain your … [Read More...]