Illegal fish introductions; Hunter Ed courses done for season

BIG FISH/WRONG PLACE! BIOLOGISTS WARN OF ILLEGAL FISH INTRODUCTIONS — A recent catch from Lake Winnisquam has N.H. Fish and Game Department fisheries biologists sounding the alarm about illegal introductions of fish into the state’s lakes. A large Northern pike of this size is a real trophy, yet this fish had been illegally transported to the Lakes Region and illegally stocked into Winnisquam. Full story: http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q4/Illegal_fish_introductions_100909.html

SUCCESSFUL SEASON OF HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES DONE; COURSES RESUME IN 2010 — Hunter Education courses in New Hampshire are now complete after a successful 2009 season; courses resume in early 2010. A few courses remain underway, but there are no new Hunter or Bowhunter Education courses available. Full story: http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2009/News_2009_Q4/Hunter_Ed_09_courses_done_100909.html