New Hampshire Seeks Special Fishing Permit to Bend the Rules for Science
Published Date: 5/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department wants to renew a special fishing permit that lets certain boats fish outside the usual rules for research and testing. This notice invites people to share their thoughts before a final decision is made. If approved, it could impact fishing activities soon, so keep an eye out!
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Fishing Permit May Allow Rule Exceptions
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department applied to renew an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). If approved, federally permitted fishing vessels could fish outside normal fishery regulations to support research or testing, and the public is invited to comment before a final decision.
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