State: NH

On June 11, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law HB 1290 (Chapter No. 2014-96). HB 1290 was sponsored by New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Benjamin Lefebvre and was co-sponsored by several additional Caucus members, including Co-Chairs, Representative Jeff Goley and Senator Jeff Woodburn. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s Northeastern States Director …

New Hampshire Nonresident Student Hunting and Angling License Bill Signed into Law Read More »

On May 23, nearly 20 members of the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered with members of the sportsmen’s community and staff from the New Hampshire Fish and Game department to enjoy a day at the shooting range and wind down from a successful legislative session. In 2014, the New Hampshire Caucus advanced bills related …

New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Shoot-out Read More »

On April 11, Brent Miller, Northeastern States Director for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) attended a demonstration for state legislators on the use of gun sound suppressors at the Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. This event was co-hosted by the American Silencer Association and the Sig Sauer Academy. At the event, nearly 20 …

New Hampshire Legislator Suppressor Demonstration Read More »

On Tuesday, February 4, HB 1290 was heard in New Hampshire’s House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee. Sponsored by New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member and Chairman of the Committee, Representative Benjamin Lefebvre, HB 1290 would create a new license for full time non-resident college students attending an accredited university in the state. …

New Hampshire: College Student Hunting and Angling License Bill Heard in Committee Read More »

On Wednesday, January 22, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first event of 2014, a Caucus Luncheon, in Concord. At the event Caucus members met to discuss a wide range of issues concerning New Hampshire’s sportsmen and women. Also in attendance were many members of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, including …

New Hampshire: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds Caucus Luncheon Read More »

In 2000, New Hampshire was the first state to ban lead sinkers and jigs. The alleged justification for such a ban was to protect common loons and other diving birds. In the years following, several additional bills were passed which further impacted the use of lead tackle. Last year, SB 224 was considered, which would …

New Hampshire – Lead Sinker Ban (SB 89) to be Heard in Committee Read More »

On Wednesday, March 27, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first Caucus event of the year, with a luncheon at the Upham Walker House in Concord, New Hampshire. At the event, Senators Russell Prescott and Jeff Woodburn accepted leadership positions in the Caucus and will now serve as the Senate Co-Chairs alongside the …

New Hampshire: New Leadership Confirmed and Members Added At Caucus Luncheon Read More »

On Thursday, February 14, SB 56, which would have banned the practice of taking bears over bait in New Hampshire, was defeated by a voice vote. This bill was initially introduced on January 3 by Senator Jeanie Forrester. Members of the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus were successful in educating legislators on the value of …

New Hampshire – Proposed Ban on Taking Bear over Bait (SB 56) Defeated Read More »

In 2000, New Hampshire was the first state to ban lead sinkers and jigs. The alleged justification for such ban was to protect common loons and other diving birds. In the years following, several additional bills were passed which further impacted the use of lead tackle. Last year, SB 224 was considered, which would have …

New Hampshire – Oppose: Lead Sinker Ban (SB 89) Read More »

In January of 2012, despite a lack of scientific evidence of the impact of lead sinkers on loon populations, New Hampshire legislators introduced SB 224 which would have prohibited lead sinkers weighing less than an ounce and any lead jig measuring less than 2.5” along its longest axis. However, with the strong opposition from members …

New Hampshire: Lead Sinker Ban (SB 224) Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 In January of 2012, Read More »