Pheasant Hearing; Sunapee Update; Free Fishing Day; Youth Programs

HEARING ON PHEASANT HUNTING RULES JUNE 15, 2009
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing on proposed wildlife rules on Monday, June 15, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. The proposal addresses pheasant hunting license fees and sporting club youth pheasant events. Read more: http://www.huntnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/Wildlife_Rule_Hrg_Pheasant_052909.html.

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SENATE VOTES NARROWLY TO ESTABLISH LAKE SUNAPEE ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE
On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, the full State Senate voted 13 to 11 to support the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Economic Development to amend HB 45 to establish a committee to study the need and costs related to the proposal of the fish and game department to construct a public boat ramp on the former Wild Goose property located on Lake Sunapee in Newbury. Next, the House of Representatives must decide if they will agree; not agree; or not agree and request a committee of conference. That decision could come as early as Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Read more: http://www.wildnh.com/access/wildgoose/index.html.

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JUNE 6 IS FREE FISHING DAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Saturday, June 6, 2009, is Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire, so make plans to get out and try your luck on New Hampshire’s ponds, streams and lakes. Read more: http://www.fishnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/free_fishing_day_09.html.

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FREE SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT OWL BROOK HUNTER EDUCATION CENTER, HOLDERNESS
There’s still room, especially for youth age 13-15 and girls 10-15, in several sessions of free summer workshops on shooting sports, bowhunting, and other outdoor skills. Read more: http://www.fishnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/Owl_Br_Youth_Reminder_060409.html.

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ADVISORY ON STRIPED BASS AND BLUEFISH CONSUMPTION
N.H. Department of Environmental Services, N.H. Fish and Game and six other east coast states have issued a fish consumption advisory for large bluefish and striped bass. http://www.fishnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/sw_fish_consumption_adv_060309.html.