Events and Dates
Selected public events and hearings related to the N.H. Fish and Game Department are posted on this page. Check out the links below for a sampling of ongoing activities.
Feb 7 and 8: Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses Talk
N.H. Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau will be among the panelists in an upcoming workshop on "Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses," sponsored by the N.H. Timberland Owners Association. The session will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in two locations: February 7 in Lancaster; and February 8 in Concord. Click here for more info.
February 9, 2012 - Free Winter Indoor Archery League Starts in Holderness N.H.
Space remains in the four-week archery league that will meet on Thursday evenings starting February 9, 2012, at Owl Brook. Intermediate archery skill level is recommended, and participants must commit to attending all four weeks. To register, call Tom Flynn at 603-536-3954. Click here for more info.
February 11, 2012: Make Your Own Fly Reel Workshop in Concord
An opportunity to make your own fly reel and help New Hampshire's Trout in the Classroom program is returning Saturday, February 11, at the Shaker Road School in Concord. The second annual Reelsmithing Workshop, led by Michael Hackney of the Eclectic Angler, is being hosted by the Basil Woods Jr. Chapter and the New Hampshire Trout Unlimited Council. Click here for more information.
February 11-12, 2012: Free Kids' Ice Fishing Clinics at the Great Meredith Rotary Derby
Free kids' fishing clinics on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Sessions run hourly from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Fish and Game's "Let's Go Fishing" Program presents the basics of ice fishing. Kids and parents invited! Click here for more information.
February 15, 2012 (snow date February 16): Brown Bag Lunch Lecture in Greenland, N.H.
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Free program for adults features Dr. Cathy Neal, author of "The Best Plants for New Hampshire Gardens and Landscapes," presenting "Landscaping at the Water's Edge: An Ecological Approach." At the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center in Greenland. Bring your lunch and join us; drinks and dessert provided. No pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.greatbay.org.
February 24, 2012: Winter Ice Fishing Class Begins in Manchester
N.H. Fish and Game ’s Let’s Go Fishing Program, in partnership with other groups, will offer several free ice fishing classes open to the public this winter. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your space. A class begins in Manchester on February 24. Click here for more information.
February 29: Deadline for Scheduling a Free Spring 2012 Classroom Wildlife Program
Teachers who want to introduce their students in grades 3-6 to New Hampshire’s wildlife resources, or reinforce wildlife-related lessons, have until February 29 to request spring 2012 Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) presentations by trained N.H. Fish and Game Department volunteer docents. Click here for more information.
March 3, 2012: Snowshoe Hare Hunting Workshop in Holderness
Learn about the exciting sport of snowshoe hare hunting at a free workshop being offered at Fish and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness on Saturday, March 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Click here for details.
March 9, 2012: Public Hearing on Two Proposed Great Bay Shellfish Operations
February 1, 2012 -- Fish and Game will hold a public hearing on two proposed marine aquaculture applications for licensing on Friday, March 9, 2012, starting at 9:00 a.m., at Fish and Game’s Region 3 Office, 225 Main Street, Durham, N.H. 03824.
March 15, 2012: New Hampshire Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest entry deadline
Contest is
open to all N.H. students from kindergarten through grade 12. Click here for more information.
March 16, 2012: BayVentures Syrup on Snow Program
For children ages 6 – 11, a special day to explore Fish and Game's Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland. From 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us as we learn about maple sugaring, tap some trees and do a maple syrup taste test on pancakes! To register, call 603-778-0015.
March 25, 2012: Enjoy Monarchs Hockey to Benefit Wildlife Heritage Foundation of N.H.
Hockey fans!
Sunday, March 25, 2012, will be the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire's fundraiser day with the Manchester Monarchs. Purchase of tickets for the event go to support Fish and Game's wildlife conservation and education programs, land conservation, hunter and angler education, Canine Search and Rescue, and more. Click here for more information.
Through March 31, 2012: Wild Turkey Winter Flock Survey
Report sightings of turkey flocks by filling out an electronic survey form posted on the Fish and Game website at www.wildnh.com/turkeysurvey.
April 21, 2012: Discover WILD New Hampshire Day
Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, Fish and Game's biggest community event of the year, is set for Saturday, April 21. This free, family-friendly Earth Day event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H.
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire.
Click here for more information.
On-going
New
Hampshire Fish and Game Commission:
Meets monthly at N.H. Fish and Game Department headquarters;
click for
meeting schedule.
Public
Water Access Advisory Board:
Meets bi-monthly at N.H. Fish and Game Department headquarters; click
for meeting schedule.
Educator training and professional development opportunities - click for Education Calendar.
Let's Go Fishing class schedule
Hunter Education class registration
Owl Brook Hunter Education Center calendar
Snowmobile, ATV and Trail Bike safety courses
Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland, managed by Fish and Game, hosts many public events
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