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White Nose Syndrome Affects NH Bats; Peterborough Colony Decimated

July 11, 2009

CONCORD, N.H. — The deadly White Nose Syndrome (WNS), a new disease affecting hibernating bats throughout the Northeast, appears to be affecting bats in New Hampshire this summer. Hundreds of thousands of bats have died over the past three years in states from New Hampshire to Virginia. A bat colony in Peterborough has sustained a catastrophic level of deaths, and reports have come in from several New Hampshire towns about young bats dying.

Biologists from N.H. Fish and Game’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program and all across the region are involved in tracking WNS, which was discovered just three years ago and appears to be nearly always fatal to bats. Affected bats usually have a characteristic white fungus on their muzzles, wings and tails, but only in the caves and mines (hibernacula) where they spend the winter. The bats use up their stores of body fat, which is all they have to survive the winter, become emaciated and die. Hundreds of thousands of little brown bats and five other species have died, from New Hampshire to Virginia.

“Since so many bats have died, we expected to see declines in some maternity colonies,” said New Hampshire Fish and Game wildlife biologist Emily Brunkhurst, “But the other effects we have seen have been surprising and sad.”

Dr. Scott Reynolds has been studying a maternity colony of little brown bats in Peterborough, N.H., for over 15 years. It is the longest-running study of these colonies, where female bats gather under the roof of a barn or attic, where it is nice and hot, to bear and raise their pups. Each female normally gives birth to just one baby. After banding more than 4,000 bats over the years, and despite knowing that some of his banded bats were found dead of WNS in hibernacula in Vermont, Reynolds was still shocked to discover how WNS had devastated this colony. “I expected a decline, as there were 20% fewer last year than there had been before,” he said, “but this year there are almost no bats; the colony is functionally gone.”

The Peterborough colony has averaged about 2,000 bats over the last 15 years, and has been in existence for at least 40 years. There are now fewer than 100 bats left, and they have lost the advantages of a big colony. “Bats save a lot in energy by clustering together, passively maintaining a high body temperature,” says Reynolds. “Now they need to spend a great deal of their energy budget on heat, and thus have a reduced growth rate. This spring the pups seemed to be healthy and growing fast, but they have now all disappeared. We don’t know what happened.”

Brunkhurst said, “When I heard of the loss of the Peterborough colony, I was shocked. We all understood that thousands of bats had died, and that the possibility was there that we would see great losses, but this just brings home the possibility, or maybe likelihood, that our summer skies will soon be fairly devoid of bats.” Already Fish and Game has received many calls and emails that ponds once busy with bat activity, and barns where bats had traditionally roosted, are empty.

One surprising effect is that female little brown and big brown bats are abandoning their pups in greater numbers than ever before, according to Brunkhurst. One barn in Amherst, N.H., had over 16 babies come down, and, although 13 were rescued and taken to a wildlife rehabilitator, all died. This is also true of barns in Durham, Epsom, and Dunbarton, N.H., as well as colonies in Vermont, Connecticut, Virginia and other states. Susi von Oettingen, biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) said, “I’m puzzled by the unexpected pup mortality. Our preliminary observation is that the pups are emaciated, but we do not know if this is an effect of WNS or of the wet weather or some unknown cause.” Dr. Reynolds plans to look at his long-term data to predict what mortality such a wet spring would be expected to produce, and compare it with the actual numbers to see what the effect of WNS might be.

New Hampshire. Fish and Game has teamed up with Vermont Fish and Wildlife to collect information on sick bats. If you find a dead bat this summer, or notice the absence of bats where they typically are seen in abundance, report it on the online reporting form hosted on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Sick_Acting_Bat_Citizen_Reporting_Form.cfm.

Researchers have been working hard to learn as much as possible about this disease, but there has not been enough funding to get everything done. So far they have discovered that the fungus on the bats is new to science. It has been aptly named Geomyces destructans by its discoverer, Dr. David Blehert and his colleagues. It is not known whether the fungus causes the bats to become emaciated during the winter, or if something else is killing the bats.

Recent funding through the USFWS State Wildlife Grant Program has provided some resources for states to respond to this problem through monitoring of bats, and research and management of bat habitat, especially the hibernacula. Response to a Nongame Program special appeal last fall provided donations that funded surveys of caves and mines in New Hampshire for WNS last winter. A new USFWS grant will fund research into mortality, disease spread and containment or population effects of WNS. Some possible projects include discovering if known treatments for fungal diseases can control WNS, finding ways to build resistance to the disease in bats, understanding the population effects of WNS and searching for causes other than the fungus. Several New Hampshire bat researchers are involved in projects to help in learning more about and controlling WNS. Congress has recently taken an interest in this fast-moving problem, but there has been no additional funding forthcoming as yet.

Meanwhile, one of the traditional sights of summer may be less visible in New Hampshire this year. “The little brown bat – the one most affected — is the bat we often see cruising over a pond, eating insects,” Brunkhurst said, “Bats eat thousands of pounds of agricultural pests and nuisance species like mosquitoes every summer. It is very alarming to think how this huge drop in the bat population will ripple through the ecosystem, and possibly affect our food production and timber industries.”

Find more information and links on the N.H. Fish and Game Department’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program website at http://wildnh.com/Wildlife/Nongame/bats.html.

Body Found on Mt. Washington Identified as Lost Canadian Hiker

July 11, 2009

CONCORD, N.H. — A body recovered on Mount Washington on the evening of July 6, 2009, has been identified as that of Peter Shintani, age 70, of Napanee, Ontario, according to Sgt. Wayne Saunders of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

Hikers had reported finding a body off the Lion’s Head Trail on Mount Washington, the highest peak in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, late Monday afternoon. Personnel from the Mount Washington State Park hiked to the area and confirmed the location of the body, approximately three-quarters of a mile from the top of the mountain. It was a few hundred feet from the trail, hidden from view from the trail or from the air by rocky ledges. Conservation Officers from the N.H. Fish and Game Department, members of the Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue Team and personnel from the Mount Washington State Park hiked to the location, along with a Medical Examiner and State Police Troop F Detective Sgt. Michael Marshall, who began an investigation at the scene. The body was transported to the summit of Mount Washington and taken down the mountain via the auto road. State Police then sent the body to the State Medical Examiners Office in Concord, N.H., for an autopsy and positive
identification.

Shintani had been missing for more than a week before his absence was reported on June 16, 2009. An extensive ground and air search of the Mount Washington area was launched, but failed to locate any sign of him. In all, more than 70 rescuers and a N.H. Army National Guard helicopter combed the rugged mountain area during the three-day search, which was finally called off on June 18, 2009. Following the search, N.H. Fish and Game continued to seek information from the hiking community about possible sightings or other clues. Shintani’s sister in Ontario has been notified of the positive identification.

No further information is available at this time.
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For information on being safe while hiking, visit http://www.hikesafe.com.

Kevin Jordan Promoted to Captain of NH Fish and Game Law Enforcement

July 10, 2009

CONCORD, N.H. — On June 30, 2009, Lieutenant Kevin Jordan of Groveton, N.H., was promoted to Captain in the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Law Enforcement Division.

“We are very fortunate to have an individual with Kevin’s experience and expertise to take on the role of Administrative Captain,” said Col. Martin Garabedian, Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Chief. “Kevin’s fair and professional approach has earned him the respect of the public and the officers he works with. He has developed strong working relationships with police departments in his district and has been integrally involved with many lifesaving search and rescue operations. He has led by example and showed other officers how to be successful by hard work and determination.”

As Captain, Jordan will directly supervise Fish and Game Conservation Officer Lieutenants, as well as being responsible for recruitment and testing procedures for hiring new Conservation Officers; coordinating training, evaluation and assignment of Conservation Officer Trainees; handling in-service training for the Law Enforcement division; planning and oversight of federally funded Law Enforcement programs; and assisting in major search and rescue activities throughout the state.

Jordan has worked more than 19 years as a law enforcement officer in New Hampshire. His tenure includes significant prosecutions of both criminal and fish and game cases. He began his career as a patrolman for the Whitefield Police Department in September 1989 and rose to the rank of Assistant Chief. He became a Conservation Officer at Fish and Game in July 1994, initially assigned to the Lancaster patrol. In August 2004, Kevin was promoted to Lieutenant and became the District Five Chief, overseeing a large area of southern New Hampshire.

Jordan was a member of Fish and Game’s Advanced Search and Rescue Team and is trained to address critical incidents involving police agencies and stressful search and rescue needs. He is Fish and Game’s Airboat Team Leader; a Firearm Instructor; an Advanced Courtroom Prosecutor; a Field Training Officer; a Forensic Instructor for Time of Death in Whitetail Deer and Evidence Collection procedures; an OHRV Accident Inspection Expert; and a member of the Wildlife Tranquilizer Team.

Jordan was named the Conservation Officer of the Year in 2006 by the Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association. He has earned a Certificate of Valor, a Congressional Award and a Life Saving Award.

“Most importantly, we know this would not be possible without the support of Kevin’s family, especially his wife Louise and children Joyce, Rhonda and Kevin,” said Garabedian.

N.H. Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division is responsible for the enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to fish and wildlife. Visit http://www.wildnh.com.

New Hampshire Weekly Fishing Report — July 9, 2009

July 10, 2009

This week, fisheries biologist Don Miller offers his thoughts on the season in the Lakes Region, and what all this rain means for the fisheries (and the anglers).

FISH STOCKING: A couple dozen Coos County sites were stocked last week. Check the stocking page (http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm) for a list of sites stocked – this is probably the last report of the season.

DEADLINE TOMORROW FOR TEEN ENVIRO CAMP: NH Natural Leaders Program, an environmental leadership program that includes a two-week residential camp starting July 19, is now just $500 (including room and board) for New Hampshire resident youths ages 13-17. Info and application: http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/NH_Nat_Leaders_062409.html

Purchase your fishing license online at http://www.FishNH.com, or from any Fish and Game license agent. Kids under 16 fish free in N.H.!

Fish New Hampshire and relax… We have what you’re looking for.

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BIG RAIN, BIG FISHING ON BIG LAKES
By Don Miller, fisheries biologist, Region 2/New Hampton

When will the rains end? The Lakes Region received over 8 inches of rain in June, more than twice the normal amount for the month. As most of you know, July has continued this wet pattern. Let’s take a look at the good and bad of high water levels. The good news is, a copious amount of food is being washed into our lakes and streams, and as far as I can tell from my trips on Lake Winnisquam, lake trout and rainbows are on a feeding spree. A local angler fishing Winnisquam recently landed a beautiful 14-pound lake trout, while Nubanusit just recently yielded a 16-pound laker.

I’ve had a great time with lakers on Winnisquam trolling flies and lures on 4 – 6 colors of lead core line. A few rainbow trout are mixed in the catch as well. Reports from area lakes reveal that the thermocline has set-up around 30 feet deep. Although early morning fishing (5 AM) might encounter fish a lot closer to the surface, you will generally want to run your lines at or below 30 feet deep for more consistent action.

Bass fishing enthusiasts report that smallmouth activity is concentrated along drop-offs, generally in water depths greater than 20 feet. Anglers may find some surface activity in the early morning and again at dusk along shorelines near rock and tree cover. One angler in Lake Winnisquam reported catching a lake trout while working the drop-offs and a nice rainbow trout followed his lure on another occasion. In other words, be prepared, you never know what will appear from the depths!

High waters are a blessing for the movement of fish (whether they like it or not!). “Dropdown fisheries” is a term for periodic fisheries that are timed to high water releases. These fisheries exist throughout the Lakes Region. Lochmere Dam (the dam at the lower end of Lake Winnisquam) has been a hot area for fishing nearly all season — April anglers were treated to some especially fine landlocked salmon fishing. Even now, although landlocks are seldom caught, some fine fishing exists for rainbow trout — and occasionally brown trout, which are stocked in the lower Winnipesaukee River and also travel upstream to this dam site. Silver Lake (which begins below Lochmere Dam) offers some great small and largemouth bass fishing, with the smallies working the current flows at the outflow of the dam.

Lakeport Dam, the water retention dam for Lake Winnipesaukee, offers some good fishing in the tailwater section below the dam and out into Lake Opechee. Opechee is stocked with rainbow trout and dropdown trout here are numerous from Winnipesaukee.

When rivers run high, trout naturally move downstream; look for deeper pools that may provide relief and protection from fast water. If and when the rivers begin to diminish, fishing will be fast and furious, as the amount of fishable water increases exponentially. Check out the USGS website at http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nh/nwis/rt, where you can get water level, flow, and temperature information for dozens of river and stream sites throughout the state.

Remote pond trout stocking was accomplished flawlessly by Fisheries staff and an excellent helicopter pilot during the only decent day we had in mid-June! This year, pontoons were added to the helicopter, allowing for the easier dispersal of fingerling brook trout (and taking water samples for pH). The heavy rainfall made conditions in these ponds as good as I have ever seen. For those anglers itching to catch some “back-country” brookies, this year is shaping up to be one of the best.

Yes, some streams and rivers are unfishably high and fast at the moment — but hope springs eternal. The weather always changes, and there are always fishing opportunities in NH, no matter the weather!

N.H. Weekly Fishing Report — July 2, 2009

July 2, 2009

This week, fisheries biologist Jason Carrier goes wacky for jerk baits.

Happy Independence Day, everybody! Have a wonderful weekend.

FISH STOCKING: As of this week, fish stocking is complete for the season. For the final list of sites stocked, visit: http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm.

GOT TEENS? DEADLINE 7/10! Thanks to generous benefactors, the cost of the NH Natural Leaders Program, an environmental leadership program that includes a two-week residential camp this summer, is now just $500 (including room and board) for New Hampshire resident youth between the ages of 13-17. The summer camp, based out of Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, N.H., runs July 19 – August 1, 2009. Info and application: http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/NH_Nat_Leaders_062409.html

Purchase your fishing license online at http://www.FishNH.com, or from any Fish and Game license agent. Kids under 16 fish free in N.H.!

Fish New Hampshire and relax… We have what you’re looking for.

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SUMMERTIME SOFT PLASTIC JERKS FOR BASS
By Jason Carrier, Fisheries Biologist, Region 4/Keene

There are so many different types of soft jerkbaits on the market today that it can be quite time-consuming just picking out what style, color, or size to purchase at a tackle shop. Soft jerkbaits are probably one of the most popular baits used among bass fisherman today. You would be surprised to peek into a bass angler’s boat and not see at least one rod rigged with some sort of soft plastic jerkbait. The two basic styles of soft jerkbaits are the minnow style and the worm style, with many different variations in sizes and shapes. Whatever choice you make, there are multiple ways to fish that jerkbait.

Worm-style jerkbaits rigged “wacky” have been the craze the last few years. This is a plastic worm, usually four to six inches long, hooked right in the middle. This is typically fished weightless; the worm falls horizontally in the water column, and is very effective on fish that are not very active, because of its slow-falling nature. This can be fished around shoreline structure, weed beds, and rocky areas. Wacky rigging is not snag-proof, because the hook point is exposed.

Minnow and worm-style jerkbaits that float, sink, or have neutral buoyancy can be very effective when rigged in these four ways: Carolina, Texas, drop shot, or straight rig (no weight). I don’t think I can adequately describe how to set up these rigs here, so you’ll want to search the web for examples and diagrams of those you’re not familiar with. “Carolina” rigging a worm or minnow bait can be very effective during the summer months; this is usually fished in deeper water near or adjacent to weed edges or main water structures like points or humps, and is slowly dragged or bounced on the bottom. Using a floating worm or minnow will raise your presentation off the bottom, giving it a different look.

“Texas” rigging a jerk bait is very effective when fished in and around heavy cover. The hook point is not exposed, so the bait is practically snag proof. “Drop shot” rigs can be used shallow or deep, and are usually used with a downsized worm or minnow jerkbait, three to four inches in length. This presentation is typically, but not always, used in open water on flats or around main lake structure. Using a “straight rig” is the easiest and most snag-resistant way to rig a soft plastic worm or minnow. This rig allows the angler to really change up the cadence of the bait to let the fish know what they really want.

Two of my most recent fishing trips produced some nice largemouths in and around vegetation. The mornings were calm and I just had to try top-water, but the vegetation was so thick that I needed something that wouldn’t get snagged. I went with a floating minnow jerkbait, straight rigged. I just twitched it along the surface of the vegetation, making it look like a struggling minnow. I got many hits on it and managed to boat a fair number of bass once I got the timing of the strike and the hook set down. Once the bass would hit it I had to be patient and wait 2-3 seconds before setting the hook.

Get out on the water this summer and experiment with these different types of rigs for your soft plastic jerkbaits. Try different jerkbait styles, sizes, and colors and find out what works best for you. Good luck!

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P.S. to anglers fishing Lake Winnipesaukee: watch for tagged largemouth and smallmouth bass; they’re tagged as part of a NH Fish and Game Warmwater Fisheries Management Program study. For info or to report a tagged bass: www.fishnh.com/Fishing/fisheries_management/Bass_Movement_Study.html.

Hitting the Mountain Trails this Summer? HikeSafe Is The Way To Go!

July 1, 2009

HITTING THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS THIS SUMMER? HIKESAFE IS THE WAY TO GO!
Plan ahead; pack a flashlight; check the weather; stay together

CONCORD, N.H. — Summer’s here, and for many New Hampshire residents and visitors, that means enjoying hiking trips in the beautiful, rugged mountains of the Granite State. Tens of thousands of hikers will visit the trails in New Hampshire over the coming months, from the popular Mondanock Region to the remote North Country. With that in mind, outdoor authorities are advising New Hampshire’s summer adventurers to “Hike Safe.”

“New Hampshire’s woods and mountains are a great place for summer recreation,” says New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officer Lieutenant Todd Bogardus. “Whether you are day hiking or backpacking overnight, there are many fantastic opportunities here. But the nature of the mountain environment is that it can be a dangerous place. Visitors who are looking forward to a forest or mountain excursion have to realize that trails can be steep and rough, footing can be insecure, and weather here is unpredictable. Hiking in New Hampshire’s backcountry is quite different from taking a nature stroll in a local park — while the experience can be immensely enjoyable, it is a serious undertaking that requires proper planning and preparation.”

Bogardus notes that already this year, there have been several searches for mountain hikers. The need for a rescue can many times be avoided if hikers plan ahead. Find out about the trails you’ll be traveling on – how steep, how long are they? Are the hikers in the right physical shape to tackle the challenges? Have they checked the weather forecast and prepared with suitable clothing for the cold conditions, rain and wind that can occur suddenly in New Hampshire’s high mountains?

Bogardus also notes that hikers should always include in their packs a simple, but essential piece of equipment – a flashlight or headlamp to allow them to follow a path after dark if the need arises. Either due to poor planning or other circumstances, hikers can find themselves still on the trail after sunset. “I’ll admit; it’s frustrating to get calls for help from people who remembered their cell phones, but forgot to bring a flashlight on their hike,” Bogardus says.

Some locations in New Hampshire’s White Mountains have additional and unexpected hazards. “The above-treeline areas of the White Mountains are known for their harsh weather,” says Rebecca Oreskes, of the White Mountain National Forest. “Mount Washington and neighboring peaks in the Presidential Range, as well as Mount Lafayette and the Franconia Ridge, can have winter-like days even in summer.”

According to Oreskes, hurricane-force winds, dense fog, lightning storms, icing and even snowstorms can occur in any month, even July and August. “Hikers need to be prepared for unpleasant weather, and should turn back if dangerous weather intervenes – and it can take wisdom, based on experience, to know the difference,” she says. Another piece of advice Oreskes offers: “At any time, but especially in adverse weather above treeline, it’s crucial that groups stick together – so often, groups split up, which can cause general confusion and expose the most vulnerable group members even more to nature’s fury.”

Some guidelines for enjoyable and safe hiking are outlined in the principles of “hikeSafe,” a joint initiative of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the White Mountain National Forest to promote safe and responsible hiking.

The hikeSafe “Hiker Responsibility Code” sums up the basic tenets of backcountry safety. “Hiking has great rewards, but it also comes with innate challenges and dangers,” says Oreskes.

There are six tenets of the code: 1) Be prepared with appropriate knowledge and gear; 2) Let someone else know your plans; 3) Hiking groups should stick together and not let themselves become separated; 4) Hikers should always be ready to turn back if circumstances, such as changing weather, dictate; 5) Hikers should be ready for emergencies, and, ideally, be set to get out on their own; and 6) Those who know the code should share its lessons with others.

“In spite of the challenges, most hikers in New Hampshire’s forests and mountains have great experiences,” says Bogardus, “and there’s a better chance of having a memorable and satisfying trip if hikers follow the hikeSafe principles.”

For more information about the hikeSafe program, visit http://www.hikesafe.com.

Learn more about the NH Outdoor Council at http://www.nhoutdoorcouncil.org.

Visit the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at http://www.WildNH.com.

Unit M Antlerless Deer Permits; NH Hunting & Fishing Day Expo & Tour

July 1, 2009

UNIT M ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE

(July 1, 2009) — Hunters who want the chance to take an additional antlerless deer in Wildlife Management Unit M in southeastern New Hampshire during the fall hunting seasons can buy a special permit from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department starting July 1. Fish and Game will issue a total of 6,000 permits this year. Unit M permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and cost $13. Read more:
http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q3/Unit_M_Permits_Avail_070109.html.

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GET THIS ON YOUR FALL EVENTS CALENDAR!
N.H. HUNTING & FISHING DAY EXPO AND TOUR – SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

(July 1, 2009) — This year, celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day in a big way at the first annual New Hampshire Hunting and Fishing Day Expo and Tour on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Events will take place statewide, anchored by an Outdoor Expo at Fish and Game in Concord, N.H., with more than 50 exhibits and demonstrations by hunting and fishing product manufacturers and sporting organizations, and hands-on activities at Fish and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness. Read more: http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q3/Expo_Tour_HF_Cal_Item_070109.html.

Spring Turkey Stats; Time for Hunter Ed; Hunting Adventure Program

July 1, 2009

GOOD 2009 SPRING TURKEY SEASON IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
(June 30, 2009) — New Hampshire had a good spring turkey hunt in 2009, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Turkey Project Biologist Ted Walski. The final 2009 spring gobbler season harvest for the state was 4,056 turkeys. Of this total, the breakdown was: 2,609 adult toms, 1,435 jakes and 12 bearded hens. Read more: http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/turkey_season_063009.html.

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SIGN UP FOR HUNTER EDUCATION THIS SUMMER
(June 30, 2009) — The summer months are prime time for getting in a hunter education class in New Hampshire. “This is the busy season for Hunter Education. If you need a course — or know someone who does — don’t put it off, if you want to go hunting this fall! ” said Pete Davison, Hunter Education Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. To find a class (under $5), and see what hunter education is all about, read more:
http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/Hunter_Ed_063009.html.

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR HUNTING ADVENTURE PROGRAM FOR CRITICALLY ILL YOUTH
(June 30, 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 a young person to take part in the New Hampshire Hunting Adventures program. Established by law in 2007, the program 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. Read more:
http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q2/Hunt_of_a_Lifetime_063009.html.

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