The rate of bear/human conflicts that will occur this spring and summer is unknown and difficult to predict. Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, why not get outside and enjoy the New Hampshire winter by taking an ice fishing class? Another success story from C-2 was a delighted Stanley Magdziarz of Hooksett, N.H., who took a 770-pound bull. 2014 N.H. For more information on how to become involved with a snowmobile club, visit http://www.nhsa.com. Create a meal from gathered plants, fillet a fish and cook it over an open fire, sleep under the stars, climb a mountain, swim in a pond, create nature crafts, and more. Governors Lake is located at 27 Governors Drive Raymond, NH 03077. Last Chance to Catch the King 5-15-14 Wild Times for Kids is a youth magazine provided to grade school classrooms throughout the state focusing on wildlife and conservation. As part of the WCO licensing requirement, you must complete the day-long WCO class given once a year in Concord, as well as successfully completing a Fish and Game Trapper Education certification course. At age 70, Dwight Poland Sr. of Antrim has entered every year since the moose hunt lottery began and finally won a permit this year. Governors, New Hampshire Almanac. This has helped increase deer survival and reproduction and, as a result, the statewide kill has increased for the third year in a row, said Bergeron. Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions. New Hampshire BOW programs are co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation (http://www.nhwf.org), a nonprofit group that advocates for the promotion and protection of hunting, fishing and trapping, as well as the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat. . Visithttp://www.fishnh.com. Mapcarta, the open map. Fishing Times for Governors Lake near Raymond, New Hampshire. As a result, birdseed is high on the menu! Two Fish and Game Conservation Officers saw his generous action, and suggested some hunting areas and offered to help with retrieval if they were not involved in a mission. Registration is underway for 2014 camp programs for youth (boys and girls age 8-16). Wild Ways takes readers on a snowmobile tour of Sullivan County. CONCORD, N.H. -- Spring is a great time to get out and learn about wildlife and nature. A new program Wildlife Recreation Access Program (WRAP) was awarded $10,000. Samples initially collected on 7/22 contained concentrations up to 2 million . * Clean and store outdoor grills after each use. Following is a roundup of workshops and talks that are open to the public, sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and its partners. endstream endobj 8 0 obj <>>>/Metadata 1 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R 51 0 R]>>/Pages 5 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 9 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page/VP[<. See a photo at http://wildnh.com/Newsroom/2014/Q4/youthdeer.html. To learn more and play an active role in helping river herring get from the sea back into the Lamprey River, join the folks from Fish and Game and the Lamprey Rivers Advisory Committee on Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 to noon as they gather fish and help them get up and over the McCallen Dam in Newmarket. Preliminary results show that as of November 4, a total of 524 bears (322 males, 202 females) had been taken in the hunt, according to Fish and Game bear biologist Andrew Timmins. The 1960s saw an average of 21.4 incidents per year in New Hampshire. The evening is sponsored by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH, the official non-profit partner of the NH Fish and Game Department. New Hampshire is one of the few remaining states where regular licenses are hand-written. Each applicant can enter the moose hunt lottery once a year. As shown in the aerial photo, even travel along the shore line south of Lakeshore Park is not recommended. NEWS One area of note where extreme caution should be exercised extends from Lakeshore Park in Gilford, east to Welch Island and across to Long Island, Moultonborough. It was also up from preliminary totals in other recent years: 363 in 2009, 376 in 2010 and 387 in 2011," according to Dan Bergeron, the Deer Project Leader for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. WOW programs are also in demand for scout troops, 4-H and other organized youth groups. Additionally, another 40% of the complaints were the direct result of bears raiding unsecured garbage at homes and businesses. You can also request a registration form by calling 603-271-2461 or e-mailing wildlife@wildlife.nh.gov. New Hampshire Wildlife Journal magazine contains no commercial advertising. For questions, please use the Fish and Game regional contact information shown on the maps, or contact the Fisheries division at (603) 271-2501 or fisheries@wildlife.nh.gov . The New Hampton Fishery was awarded $5,000 to renovate a pre-existing hatchery structure to provide for specific lights and timers. Purchase over the counter, call 603-271-3422 to order by phone, or use the mail-order form athttp://www.wildnh.com/Shop/order_form_gift_cert.htm. Youth also may hunt in New Hampshire during the regular deer seasons. The marine chart shows depth and hydrology of Governors Lake on the map, which is located in the New Hampshire state (Rockingham). Accompanying adults must be licensed hunters and are not allowed to carry a firearm; the idea is to concentrate your time and attention on coaching your young companion. Visithttp://www.wildnh.com. Mortgage Overview. Burning a bobhouse on the ice is illegal and will result in a fine and one year loss of your fishing license. Check out a growing gallery of photos and stories from this year's successful New Hampshire moose hunters at http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/Hunt_species/hunt_moose.htm. Experience a week of exciting outdoor adventures. endstream endobj startxref * One-time opportunity: You can purchase an Apprentice Hunting License only once in your lifetime. Parking Spaces: The law is designed to ensure that bobhouses and their contents do not fall through the ice and become a hazard to boaters, or get left behind on shore, explained Lt. Heidi Murphy of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Law Enforcement Division. Contact Dale Riley, Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (603) 673-2987 or evenings at (603) 673-4036. * Gift subscription to New Hampshire Wildlife Journal -- Fish and Game's bi-monthly full-color magazine explores New Hampshires wildlife and outdoor recreation. Contact Dale Riley, Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (603) 673-2987 or evenings at (603) 673-4036 Hunting in NH; Buy or Renew Your Hunting License . The Lamprey River watershed drains the northern two-thirds of Raymond, including Governors' and Onway Lakes and Dudley Brook. More importantly they were safely introduced to the sport by an experienced hunter and close friend and hopefully gained some memorable experiences, a new passion, and an appreciation for the states wildlife and natural areas," said Bergeron. Other fish might include see-through baby American eels and prehistoric lamprey eels. Separate bowhunter education courses will continue to be offered for a limited time -- only for the 2014 calendar year -- so anyone currently holding a Hunter Education certificate who wants to add the bowhunter certification without taking the combined course needs to do it in 2014. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state's fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. A few things to keep in mind to reduce the chances of colliding with a deer on the road: Newly renovated cabins each house seven campers and a counselor. The calm waters make it an excellent spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, or fishing. Reports of adult male turkeys are not being requested at this time. %%EOF Harvest information from HIP helps Fish and Game and the U.S. View Governors Lake bait shops, tackle shops, fishing charters and fishing guides, and gain inside information on the businesses local to Governors Lake (New Hampshire). Next Report Year: 2005 . Do not wait for a bear to get the birdfeeder and then respond. If you have seen deer crossing the road in a certain location, slow down and use caution when driving in that area. http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/2014/Q2/hunting_workshop_Northwood.html, http://www.fishnh.com/Newsroom/2014/Q2/Fish_migration_talk_042514.html, http://www.wildnh.com/Wildlife/wildlife_control_ops_class.htm, http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/bear_hunt_take.htm, New Hampshire Audubon Society - Massabesic Center, The Great Bay Discovery Center and Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center. Mini-Camp: June 28-July 1, 2015. 70 0 obj <>stream You can register online at http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/hunter_ed.htm. In instituting the program, New Hampshire followed the lead of thirty states that have established apprentice hunting programs. To redesign and upgrade the NH Fish and Game website to be compatible with mobile devices and tablets, the Foundation awarded $3,000 for web design coding and training. Because of the unpredictable ice conditions, it is not advisable to drive vehicles onto the ice, Goss said. Hunters under age 16 do not need a license, but must be accompanied by a licensed adult at least 18 years of age. All other Vermont and Maine snowmobile laws and rules must be complied with, including Vermonts mandatory liability insurance, safety education certification (if born after 7/1/1983), and youth operation requirements. "It's a big lake with a ton of diversity. Deer are very active right now, as the mating season, or rut, is underway and bucks and does have their minds on other things than traffic! ***************************** Nonresident youth may participate in New Hampshires youth deer weekend only if their state of residence allows New Hampshire youth to participate in its youth deer hunt. One significant change in this year's regulations is that the daily bag limit for canvasbacks has been reduced from two birds to one bird daily bag limit, with a possession limit of three birds. feet Deer breeding activity is picking up, so the next few weeks should provide prime hunting opportunities, says Fish and Game Deer Project Leader Dan Bergeron. 25-50%, Lakefront Living Realty The Smith GroupPO Box 584, Center Harbor, NH03226(603) 718-3130, 2023 Lakefront Living International, LLC, Each office independently owned and operated. This includes the vicinity commonly referred to as "the Broads." The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department owns or has hunting rights to nearly 30,000 acres distributed over nearly 100 tracts, most of which are called Wildlife Management Areas. Concord, NH - Governor Chris Sununu today announced that he will nominate Scott R. Mason of Stratford, New Hampshire, to serve as the next Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at tomorrow's Executive Council meeting. Dont gather in large groups or drive large vehicles onto the ice. FREE TALKS - THREE LOCATIONS - MAY 12 IN HANOVER, MAY 22 IN AUBURN, AND MAY 28 IN CONCORD Learn more athttp://www.wildnh.com/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. * "The Best of Wardens Watch" An entertaining collection of real-life stories by N.H. http://www.wildnh.com/Shop/shop.htm: This abbreviated session will include 3 nights and 4 days. These ongoing initiatives will help to keep the state's snowmobile trails safe for all outdoor enthusiasts during the upcoming season. 05-16-14, CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is asking for the public's help in tracking wild turkey broods in New Hampshire this spring and summer. GOVERNORS' LAKE ASSOCIATION was registered on Sep 06 1966 as a domestic nonprofit corporation type with the address NONE . Contact the Amoskeag Fishways at (603) 626-3474 for more information Get into the spirit of the New Hampshire moose hunt with a limited-edition 2014 New Hampshire moose hunt commemorative shirt; order at http://www.huntnh.com/mooseshirt. http://www.HuntNH.com/Hunting/hunting.htm. Photo: Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 3.0. New Hampshires deer population is healthy and will provide excellent opportunities.