The Granite State offers an abundance of natural resources and with 85% of its area forested, a variety of sporting pursuits. Home to the native Abenaki tribes and founded by European settlers in 1623, New Hampshire’s history runs deep through the roots of the United States. With an array of natural beauty and a diverse terrain, opportunities for hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing make it a wildlife enthusiast’s dream. Home to over 500 different species, some iconic animals in New Hampshire include whitetail deer, moose, black bears, various waterfowl, wild turkeys, pheasants, and a variety of small game.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in New Hampshire, please contact:
New Hampshire State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Jeanne Shaheen
New Hampshire Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Chair: Governor
Chris Sununu
New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Representative
Jeff Goley
Representative
Laurie Sanborn
News Alerts
Aug 19 2024
New Hampshire Hunters Called on to Manage Over-Target Bear Populations
Why It Matters: With rising black bear populations, bear sightings and conflicts are becoming...
Aug 12 2024
New Hampshire Governor Brings State in-line with Federal Electronic Duck Stamp Act
Why It Matters: At the end of 2023, S. 788 – Duck Stamp Modernization...
Jul 15 2024
Granite Stater’s Privacy Protected with Governor’s Signature
Why It Matters: Last Friday, July 12, 2024, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Chair, Governor Chris...
Jun 24 2024
Air Rifle Field Trip Impresses in New Hampshire
Why It Matters: Earlier this year, New Hampshire House Bill 1042 (HB 1042) –...
May 20 2024
Granite Stater’s Privacy Protected; Governor’s Signature Awaits
Why It Matters: Introduced on January 3, 2024, New Hampshire House Bill 1186 (HB...
Feb 26 2024
Debate Looms Over Merchant Codes in the Granite State
Why It Matters: Introduced on January 3, 2024, New Hampshire House Bill 1186 (HB...
Feb 12 2024
A Good Day for Sportsmen and Women in the New Hampshire Capitol
Why It Matters: On February 6, 2024, the New Hampshire House Fish and Game...
Jan 16 2024
Here We Go Again… NH Bill Seeks to Seat Non-Sporting Citizens to Board of Commissioners
Why It Matters: Introduced on January 3, 2024, New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 1148...
Oct 17 2023
New Hampshire Bill Would Potentially Jeopardize Pittman-Robertson Eligibility
Why It Matters: On September 29, 2023, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted testimony...
Oct 02 2023
Sportsmen and Women Recognized by New England Governors as America’s True Conservationists
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, the sporting community celebrated National Hunting and...
Aug 28 2023
Additional Opportunities for Bear Hunters Passed in New Hampshire
Why It Matters: New Hampshire Fish and Game’s biennial rule making session took place...
Aug 14 2023
New Hampshire Spring Turkey Harvest Indicates Healthy Populations Heading into Fall
Why it Matters: After a record setting spring turkey harvest of 5,725 birds in...
Jul 17 2023
New Hampshire Bills Balancing Landowners’ Rights and Hunters’ Traditions En Route to Governor
Why It Matters: New Hampshire Senate Bill 15 (NH S 15) and House Bill...
May 30 2023
Righting Several Wrongs – CSF Submits Letter to FWS Relative to Silvio O. Conte Hunting/Fishing Plan
Why It Matters: In July 2021, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter...
Jan 23 2023
New Hampshire Bill Seeks to Clarify State Laws Surrounding “E-Stamps”
Why It Matters: Federal Duck Stamps are required to pursue many birds, including waterfowl...
Jan 17 2023
It May Be Winter But Legislatures Are Heating Up Across the Northeast
Why It Matters: With the new year kicked off, legislatures across the nation are...
Nov 07 2022
Furbearer Trapping: An Important Sporting Pursuit and Wildlife Management Tool
Why It Matters: Trapping is unique in that it is used in many facets...
Oct 18 2022
New Hampshire’s Search and Rescue Problem
Why It Matters: Search and rescue (SAR) operation funding varies state-by-state, but for those...
Oct 11 2022
Fall Trout Stocking Underway Across the Northeast
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies are instrumental in setting the frameworks...
Aug 22 2022
Range Day: CSF Welcomes Legislators, Partners, and State Fish and Wildlife Agency Personnel to Sig Sauer Academy for Suppressor Demonstration
Contact: Joe Bachar, Coordinator, Northeastern States Why It Matters: Firearm suppressors increase safety for...
Jan 18 2022
Advocating for Sporting Dogs in the Granite State
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States HighlightsOn January 14, the New Hampshire House Fish...
Dec 20 2021
New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission Stands Up for Sporting Dogs
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesHighlightsWhy it Matters: Across the nation, dogs play...
Jun 21 2021
Rock Solid Leadership: Granite State Governor Chris Sununu Welcomed as GSC Vice-Chair
HighlightsWhy it Matters: The Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus facilitates communication and information exchange between participating...
Mar 01 2021
Tax Season Means Fighting for New Hampshire’s Shooting Preserves and Sporting Dog Kennels
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesEarlier this morning, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Feb 16 2021
All Bark and No Bite – Adding Teeth to New Hampshire’s Preemption Law
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesOn February 10, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Feb 16 2021
Fishing for Problems: Granting Municipalities Regulatory Authority Over Frozen Public Waters
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesOn February 10, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Feb 16 2021
New Hampshire Caucus Co-Chair and CSF Work to Protect Sporting Dogs and their Hunter Companions
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesOn February 10, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Feb 08 2021
Dear New Hampshire, Don’t Fix What Isn’t Broken
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn February 1, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Aug 17 2020
GSC Member Governor Chris Sununu Swears in New NHFG Department Executive Director
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn August 14,Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Member...
Aug 10 2020
Restrictive Firearms Bill Vetoed by Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Sununu
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn August 7, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member...
Aug 10 2020
Scott Mason Confirmed as Next Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorBy a vote of 3-1 held on...
Aug 03 2020
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Executive Director Nominee Receives Public Hearing
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn July 30, the New Hampshire Executive...
Apr 20 2020
New Hampshire: Shortened Sessions – No Shortage of Activity
Accounting for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, New Hampshire’s General Court has suspended legislative activity...
Apr 13 2020
New Hampshire: CSF Submits Letter of Support for Pro-Sportsmen’s Rules Package
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn April 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted...
Mar 16 2020
New Hampshire: Caucus Luncheon Highlights Sportsmen’s Efforts Thus Far
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn March 12, the bipartisan and bicameral...
Mar 16 2020
New Hampshire: Constructive Regulatory Package Proposed by NHFG Department
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorIncreased opportunities for New Hampshire’s sportsmen and...
Mar 09 2020
New Hampshire: Anti-Sportsmen Attacks Flop in Committee
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn March 3, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s...
Feb 24 2020
New Hampshire: CSF Staff Testifies on Bills Regarding a Coyote Hunting Contest Ban, a Discharge Distance Increase, and a Study for Banning Recreationa
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Feb 10 2020
New Hampshire: CSF Testifies Against Legislation to Allow Anti-Hunting Interests to Serve on the Fish and Game Commission
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) New England...
Feb 03 2020
New Hampshire: Concord Sees Outpouring of Opposition to Restrictive Kennel Bill
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn January 28, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) New England...
Jan 27 2020
New Hampshire: Droves of Sportsmen Gather to Protect Firearms Shooting Range
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn January 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Jan 20 2020
New Hampshire: CSF Staff Works to Oppose Over-Burdensome Kennel Legislation
Contact: New England States Coordinator Joseph MullinOn January 16, Joseph Mullin, New England States Coordinator...
Aug 19 2019
New Hampshire: Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Sununu Vetoes Restrictive Gun Legislation
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn August 9, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor...
May 13 2019
New Hampshire: Regulatory Changes to Spring Turkey Season Discussed at Caucus Luncheon
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn May 8, the bipartisan and bicameral New...
Apr 22 2019
New Hampshire: Caucus Co-Chair Representative Goley Awarded Legislator of the Year by New Hampshire Wildlife Federation
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn April 13, the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation...
Feb 25 2019
New Hampshire: Annual Luncheon Draws New Members
By Brent Miller, Senior Director of Northeastern StatesOn February 14, the bipartisan and bicameral...
Feb 11 2019
New Hampshire: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Announced for the 2019 Legislative Session
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesThe Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to...
Feb 16 2018
New Hampshire: New Members Welcomed at Annual Caucus Luncheon
On February 8, the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its...
Jun 15 2017
New Hampshire: Caucus Hosts End-of-Session Luncheon
On Thursday, June 8, more than 25 members of the bipartisan New Hampshire Legislative...
Apr 20 2017
New Hampshire: Governor Sununu Signs Crossbow Bill into Law
On April 17, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, one of the newest members of...
Feb 23 2017
New Hampshire: Governor Sununu Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, Signs Constitutional Carry Bill
On February 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation welcomed Governor Chris Sununu as the 30th...
Feb 16 2017
New Hampshire: Caucus Luncheon a Success, Despite Winter Storm Niko
On February 9, as Winter Storm Niko battered New England, the bipartisan and bicameral...
Jun 16 2016
New Hampshire: Hunting with Suppressors Now Legal
On June 9, New Hampshire became the 40th state to pass legislation to allow...
May 19 2016
New Hampshire: Suppressor Bill Primed for Governor’s Consideration
On May 11, the New Hampshire House of Representatives concurred with a minor amendment...
May 05 2016
New Hampshire: Hunter’s Hearing Protection Act Heads to House Floor for Concurrence Vote
On April 21, the New Hampshire House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee voted...
Mar 24 2016
New Hampshire: Caucus Shoot at Sig Sauer and Advancement of Suppressor Legislation
On March 7, members of the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) attended a...
Feb 25 2016
New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Luncheon
On February 10, the bipartisan New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus held its annual “Sportsmen’s...
Jan 14 2016
New Hampshire House Passes Suppressor Bill
On January 7, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB 500 (184-124), which...
Oct 23 2015
New Hampshire: Suppressor Bill Clears Committee
On October 15, HB 500, sponsored by New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative...
Jun 25 2015
New Hampshire Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Awarded for Commitment to State’s Sportsmen and Women
Rep. Gene Chandler, Co-Chair of the bipartisan, bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, was...
Apr 02 2015
New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Luncheon
On March 25, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus held its Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Feb 26 2015
Northeastern Regional Suppressor Demonstration
On February 16, CSF co-hosted and attended the Northeastern Regional Suppressor Demonstration, sponsored and...
Feb 26 2015
CSF Weighs in on Firearm Suppressors in New Hampshire and Vermont
Last week, bills on firearm suppressors were heard in committee in both New Hampshire...
Jun 26 2014
New Hampshire Nonresident Student Hunting and Angling License Bill Signed into Law
On June 11, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law HB...
Jun 05 2014
New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Shoot-out
On May 23, nearly 20 members of the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered...
Apr 17 2014
New Hampshire Legislator Suppressor Demonstration
On April 11, Brent Miller, Northeastern States Director for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Feb 06 2014
New Hampshire: College Student Hunting and Angling License Bill Heard in Committee
On Tuesday, February 4, HB 1290 was heard in New Hampshire’s House Fish and...
Jan 24 2014
New Hampshire: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds Caucus Luncheon
On Wednesday, January 22, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus held its first event...
Apr 24 2013
New Hampshire – Lead Sinker Ban (SB 89) to be Heard in Committee
In 2000, New Hampshire was the first state to ban lead sinkers and jigs....
Apr 11 2013
New Hampshire: New Leadership Confirmed and Members Added At Caucus Luncheon
On Wednesday, March 27, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first Caucus...
Feb 28 2013
New Hampshire – Proposed Ban on Taking Bear over Bait (SB 56) Defeated
On Thursday, February 14, SB 56, which would have banned the practice of taking...
Feb 14 2013
New Hampshire – Oppose: Lead Sinker Ban (SB 89)
In 2000, New Hampshire was the first state to ban lead sinkers and jigs....
Nov 16 2012
New Hampshire: Lead Sinker Ban (SB 224) Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 In January of 2012,
In January of 2012, despite a lack of scientific evidence of the impact of...
Latest policy updates
Defined as the distance from an occupied dwelling, public road, or city...
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
In recent years, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use has increased rapidly across...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
During the 1990s, 13 countries, including the United States, developed and agreed...
Funding mechanisms for search and rescue (SAR) operations vary by state, but...
Established with the dedicated purpose of protecting and conserving wildlife, game commissions...
Knife industry and advocacy groups have successfully worked with the U.S. Congress...
In recent years many local governments have enacted vague, outdated laws banning...
Recent advances in technology, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), which can...
Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...
Recreational fishing is widely accepted as a wholesome and non-controversial lifetime outdoor...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2020
New Hampshire: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
New Hampshire: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - New Hampshire
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - New Hampshire
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — New Hampshire
New Hampshire sportsmen and women outnumber the residents of Manchester and Rochester – two...
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