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Friday, December 29, 2017
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Use Caution on the Ice
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials urge outdoor enthusiasts to exercise caution when enjoying winter activities near the ice.
"Caution is in order for those going out onto the ice, especially early in the winter," said Fish and Game Col. Kevin Jordan. "With uneven temperatures, some areas may look safe, but don’t count on it. We are urging people to check the ice thickness before you go out onto any frozen waterbody."
Friday, December 22, 2017
Second Annual Winter Free Fishing Day in NH
If you’ve always wanted to try ice fishing, take advantage of New Hampshire’s second annual winter free fishing day on Saturday, January 20, 2018. That’s a day you can fish without a license in New Hampshire.
Note that all other regulations must be followed. Learn more about fishing rules by reading the NH Freshwater Fishing or Saltwater Fishing digests at www.fishnh.com/fishing/publications.html.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
First Ice Slab Crappies
Ice has finally formed and really feels good to be able to fish through an ice hole once again. With this early ice though, safety becomes a priority and all measures need to be taken to ensure that you are safe while on the ice. Making sure that you have all the necessary safety equipment along with you and having a spud bar in your hand for checking the ice thickness with your every step.
After making our way out to the area that we wanted to start at, it was a great feeling giving the auger some power and watching the ice shavings come out of the first holes of the ice season. Drilling many holes in the area, allowed for hole hopping to commence and the flasher had quickly showed us the holes that were holding some fish.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
First Ice: Always a Great Feeling
Finally, there may be a winter this year and hopefully it makes up for the lack of them the last couple of years. First ice always feels good being out there, but at the same time, great safety measures need to be taken as the newly formed ice sheet, will have irregularities to it.
The ice was setting up very nicely with the week of cold temps, then enters a mid-week snow storm leaving 6 inches of snow and that didn’t help the ice conditions. There are patches of snow on the ice and now, those areas need to be avoided as they have slush under them and a SPUD BAR is your best friend.
Beginner and Intermediate Fly Tying Programs Offered
Interested in learning the art of fly tying or advancing your current skills? The NH Fish and Game Department's Let's Go Fishing Program is offering several free fly tying courses around the state for both beginner and intermediate fly tiers.
Pre-registration is required and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each course has a limited number of seats for those ages 15 and older. All program materials and equipment will be provided. No experience is required for beginner programs. Intermediate programs require that participants have had at least two years of fly tying experience. Participants who wish to use their own vice and tools are encouraged to bring them along to class.
2018 New Hampshire Fishing and Hunting Licenses Available
New Hampshire fishing and hunting licenses for 2018 are now available. Purchase yours and get set for a WILD year of outdoor adventure, from ice fishing this winter to bagging your deer next fall. Licenses are good for the calendar year, from January 1 through December 31, 2018. Purchase online at www.nhfishandgame.com, at the N.H. Fish and Game Department in Concord, or from Fish and Game license agents across the state.
Your annual hunting or fishing license -- or, best of all, your "combo" license -- is your year-round ticket to New Hampshire's great outdoors. Seacoast anglers need a saltwater recreational fishing license to fish in coastal or estuarine waters.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Opportunities for Winter Anglers
Winter anglers in New Hampshire had some trout stocked especially for them this year. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department stocks trout during the fall months, mostly to bolster the winter ice fishery. This should translate into some exciting action for the state’s anglers this winter, according to Inland Fisheries Division Chief Jason Smith.
Anglers going after trout can find lists of waters that remain open to the taking of trout year round on the Fish and Game website:
- For lakes and ponds, visit www.fishnh.com/fishing/trout-year-round.html.
- For rivers and streams, see www.fishnh.com/fishing/trout-streams.html.
- Rules for waterbodies with special regulations are listed in the N.H. Freshwater Fishing Digest, available from license agents or on the Fish and Game website at www.fishnh.com/fishing/publications.html.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Learn Something New at a 2018 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program
New Hampshire’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program (BOW) is offering an exciting lineup of courses in 2018 for women who are interested in learning outdoor skills. Application forms and brochures are published at www.nhbow.com when each registration opens. Sign up as soon as possible after registration opens, as these courses fill quickly.
Winter BOW – February 17: This one-day winter workshop allows women to experience ice-fishing, snowshoeing and tracking, winter outdoor survival, or "'Shoe and Shoot" (woodland target shooting on snowshoes). Event is held at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, NH. Cost is $55 ($25 for participants age 18-25). Registration opens January 2.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Free Ice Fishing Talk Coming in January
Mark your calendars and plan some new adventures for the upcoming ice fishing season! NH Fish and Game is hosting a free ice fishing seminar on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord. The talk begins at 7:00 p.m.
The featured presenter will be New Hampshire Fishing Guide Tim Moore. In his talk, Moore will explain the tools and techniques he uses to catch white perch and lake trout through the ice. You'll get the latest insights on equipment and gear, where to finds these fish, and strategies for angling success. Both experienced ice anglers and those new to the sport are welcome.
Register Now For The 2018 BOW Winter Skills Weekend!
The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program offers workshops for women who are 18 or older to gain or improve skills in hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in a fun, safe and comfortable environment.
Join us February 23-25, 2018 at the UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond for a weekend of outdoor fun and adventure.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Buy your 2018 hunting or fishing license online now
The 2018 hunting and fishing licenses are now available for purchase online or at any of the more than 800 licensing agents statewide.
The state of Maine offers a wide range of hunting and fishing opportunities. Maine is nearly as large as all the other New England states combined, with over 17 million acres of forested land, 6,000 lakes and ponds and 32,000 miles of rivers and streams..
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Working Together to Keep Private Lands Open to the Public
We are all a part of the puzzle that keeps private lands open for public access. Whether you hunt, fish, snowmobile, hike, or watch wildlife, your daily interactions with landowners helps create a positive, safe, and welcoming environment on our private lands. Did you know that over 70% of New Hampshire’s land is in private ownership? We all have a responsibility to keep up good relations with these landowners so that future generations can experience safe and open recreational access on private lands.
Treat the landowner as you would like to be treated and treat their land as you would like yours to be treated.
Snowshoe Hare Hunting Workshop - January 20 in Holderness
Learn about the exciting sport of snowshoe hare hunting at a free workshop being offered at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, NH. The workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
This year, registration for the workshop will be completed online. To register, visit www.huntnh.com/hunting/owl-brook.html. Under "View Classes at Owl Brook," select "Learn to Hunt" and select "Snowshoe Hare Hunting Workshop."
Monday, December 11, 2017
Jordan Stream, One of Hancock County’s Hidden Gems
It may come as a surprise to many anglers that fantastic stream fishing for wild brook trout can be found in one of the most visited areas of the state. Even though the icy throes of winter are not far away, this spot is deserving of your angling bucket list for the 2018 open water fishing season.
Jordan Stream, in the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County is a crystal-clear stream with a healthy and thriving population of wild brook trout.
Friday, December 8, 2017
Tri-state Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend - January 26-28, 2018
It’s time to start making plans for the New Hampshire-Vermont-Maine reciprocal snowmobile weekend, coming January 26-28, 2018 (Friday through Sunday). The tri-state event gives snowmobile enthusiasts a chance to explore new trails in northern New England.
"This weekend is one of the highlights of the winter for many resident and non-resident riders," said N.H. Fish and Game Captain Dave Walsh, who coordinates Snowmobile and Off Highway Recreational Vehicle enforcement, registration and safety education for New Hampshire.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Waiting on the Ice
Many locations have tasted their “Ice Season” already, but, there are many of us that have yet to see the ice and are waiting eagerly. So that means, dawning the winter warm gear and hitting the open water for getting our fishing fix in.
By having access to open water yet, this is allowing us to find the areas that the crappie is using and with water temps near the freezing mark, they won’t be moving far come first ice. Using ice fishing strategy, watching the Vexilar flasher, slowly moving the boat around, looking for fish on the screen.
DEM Advises Anglers On Ways To Minimize The Spread Of Largemouth Bass Virus
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising anglers of steps they can take to minimize the spread of Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV). The advisory comes in the wake of confirmation that largemouth bass sampled from Watchaug Pond in Charlestown have tested positive for LMBV.
DEM offers the following suggestions to minimize the spread of LMBV: • Do not transplant bass from one waterbody to another – it is against the law! • Drain, clean, and dry boats, motors, and fishing gear between each use. • Do not release bait fish into any waterbody. • Refrain from catching and releasing bass during periods of high water temperatures. • Report all fish kills to DEM at 222-3070.
"Let's Go Fishing" Program Seeks Volunteer Ice Fishing Instructors
Are you an ice angler who is looking to give back to your community? Do you want to share your love of fishing on the ice? New Hampshire Fish and Game's "Let’s Go Fishing" Program is currently seeking new volunteer instructors to take part in ice fishing programs around the state. All levels of fishing experience are welcomed.
To sign up for a certification training session, print out and return a Let’s Go Fishing Program volunteer application form, which may be found on the Fish and Game website at www.fishnh.com/fishing/documents/lgf-application.pdf. To request a form by mail or email, contact (603) 271-3212 or aquatic-ed@wildlife.nh.gov.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Changes to Permanent Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Licenses Coming in 2018
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding hunters, anglers and trappers of changes to permanent licenses that go into effect starting January 1, 2018.
A permanent license is currently available free to Vermont residents 70 or older. Beginning January 1, a resident 66 or older may purchase a permanent license for a one-time fee of $60.
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