Requirement for Keeping Wildlife and Permit Conditions

(a) Captive wildlife shall be confined at all times in cages or enclosures. (b) For all wildlife possessed, the permittee shall provide enclosures or cages that: (1) Are of sufficient strength and construction to minimize risk of escape; (2) Protect the wildlife from all other an…

(a) Bird cages and enclosures shall be as follows: (1) Bird cages shall be of adequate size to allow for normal postural and social adjustments; (2) Permittees in categories 1, 2 and 3 shall comply with the following restrictions: a. Northern bobwhite quail, 6 weeks or older, and…

All enclosures for possessing wildlife described in this section shall, as a minimum, meet USDA caging requirements pursuant to 9 CFR 3, D, E and F. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 804.11 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-…

(a) Deer and related animals shall be provided with an enclosure that will ensure unrestricted movement for each animal. (b) Propagators of sika, fallow, and red deer or elk or permit holders of pre-existing regulated shooting areas for whitetail deer or elk shall provide an encl…

(a) Indigenous species which are prohibited for importation and that the department provides to an exhibitor, shall be provided seclusion and shade where the wildlife can escape viewing by the public at any time. (b) Exhibitors shall provide deer, elk or moose with larger enclosu…

(a) Deer and elk held under a propagation permit shall have 2 forms of permanent identification in the form of ear tags or tattoos. (b) At least one form of identification shall be a dangle-type ear tag that can be read from at least 10 feet away with the naked eye. Notes N.H. Ad…

(a) All cages, enclosures and their surroundings shall be kept in a sanitary condition which impedes the transmission of parasites and diseases. (b) Drinking water shall be provided daily in clean containers and as often and necessary for the health and comfort of the animal. Swi…

(a) Permittees shall handle the wildlife in a manner to prevent any injury or stress to the wildlife and protect the well being of the wildlife at all times. (b) All wildlife shall be kept as free as possible from parasites or disease. (c) When wildlife becomes afflicted with, or…

Wildlife for which a permit to possess has been issued shall not be removed from the premises described on the permit, except to a licensed veterinarian in New Hampshire for medical reasons or under a permit to release. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 804.17 (See Revision Note at ch…

(a) The applicant for a permit to possess wildlife shall provide the following: (1) Name of applicant; (2) Applicant's street address and mailing address; (3) Applicant's telephone number and email address, if applicable; (4) Address where the wildlife is to be possessed; (5) The…

(a) No person shall be issued a permit to release wildlife designated as prohibited in Fis 805.01(b). (b) For purposes of this part, the following species or groups of wildlife shall be designated as prohibited: (1) The following invertebrates: a. All indigenous imported into the…

(a) A permit to release wildlife shall not be required for any person to release wildlife designated as non-controlled as specified in Fis 805.011(b). (b) For purposes of this part, the following species or groups of wildlife shall be designated as non-controlled: (1) Pigeons and…

(a) No live wildlife designated as controlled, the eggs or progeny thereof, shall be released without a permit to release wildlife or except as otherwise permitted under Fis 805.02(e), RSA 207:1-a, 214:34-d, or 209-A:3, IV, or unless the release of wildlife is specifically permit…

Any fish imported into the state to be released shall have a health certification as required in part Fis 803.07 - 10. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 805.03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98, EXPIRED: 11-21-06 New. #87…

(a) No person shall release wildlife designated as controlled pursuant to Table 800.3 under (b), below, without a permit to release wildlife. (b) A permit shall be issued only to a person in the permittee category(ies), as defined in Fis 802.01, and cited in Table 800.3 as follow…

(a) Applications for a permit to release wildlife shall include the following: (1) Name of applicant; (2) Applicant's telephone number; (3) Applicant's street address and mailing address; (4) Species and number of wildlife to be released; (5) Name, address and telephone number of…

(a) No person shall engage in the propagation of wildlife without a permit from the executive director in accordance with RSA 212:25. (b) No wildlife shall be propagated unless it has been designated as controlled for these purposes under Fis 804.05 and permit has been issued. Fo…

Permittees shall comply with the requirements of Fis 803 on importing wildlife and Fis 804 on possessing wildlife. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 806.02 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98, EXPIRED: 11-21-06 New. #8767, …

(a) The permittee shall file an annual report with the executive director within 30 days of the expiration date of the permit or at the time of renewal. (b) The report shall contain the following: (1) The number and species of wildlife in possession at the end of the calendar yea…

(a) The applicant for a permit to propagate wildlife shall include the following on an application form: (1) Name of applicant; (2) Applicant's street address and mailing address; (3) Applicant's telephone number and email address, if applicable; (4) Address of the facility at wh…

(a) As part of the fish and game department's responsibility to recognize, preserve, and promote the state's hunting heritage, these rules allow the continuance of a long-held tradition of hunting hares and rabbits with trained beagles by fostering responsible dog training and br…

(a) "Abutter" means any person whose property adjoins or is directly across a right of way from the site under consideration. (b) "Littoral owner" means a shore front property owner who owns to the high water mark or other public/private boundary and whose property boundaries abu…

(a) An aquaculture license shall be required for any person engaging in aquaculture, as defined in RSA 211:62-e, of aquatic or marine species. The license shall include fishing preserves or fee-fishing operations, but no fee under this part shall be required for a fee-fishing ope…

(a) Each applicant for an inland aquaculture license for aquatic species under RSA 211:62-e shall complete and submit an application form. (b) The applicant shall include the following on the form: (1) The name and address of applicant; (2) The applicant's telephone number; (3) D…

(a) An aquaculture license shall have additional specific conditions imposed such as listed in paragraph (b) below, if necessary to control any disease, genetic, ecological, environmental, health, safety or welfare risks to persons, the environment, aquatic or marine species. (b)…

(a) Species propagated or raised under a commercial inland aquaculture license may be sold. (b) The inland aquaculture licensee shall provide a dated bill of sale or record of the transaction to the purchaser. (c) The dated bill of sale or record of transaction shall include: (1)…

(a) For inland aquaculture licensees, no annual report for aquatic species shall be submitted to the department. (b) Each inland aquaculture operation shall maintain records as follows: (1) Of all aquatic species bought, sold or shipped; (2) The name and address of the buyer and …

(a) Each applicant for a marine aquaculture license under RSA 211:62-e shall make application in writing to the executive director. (b) The applicant shall complete and submit an application containing the following: (1) A list of the species to be managed or cultivated; (2) A de…

(a) All marine aquaculture operations and associated activities including, but not limited to, transporting and labeling and marking shellfish shall be conducted in compliance with all state and federal law and regulations. (b) Persons licensed for aquaculture operations shall co…

(a) For marine aquaculture licensees, each package of product sold for use as food shall be marked with the species, number/quantity, the aquaculture license number, hatchery source, and destination. (b) The marine aquaculture licensee shall provide a dated bill of sale or record…

(a) Marine aquaculture licensees shall submit a report to the executive director by the 10th of each month, for the previous month. Monthly aquaculture reports shall be submitted on paper or via electronic means and shall contain the following: (1) Harvest date; (2) Species sold;…

(a) The annual fee for an aquaculture license for a commercial inland operation shall be $100. For purposes of this section, "commercial inland operation" shall include fishing preserves or fee fishing operations. (b) The annual fee for an aquaculture license for an inland operat…

(a) In the event the department receives competing aquaculture applications for the same areas, the department shall give preference on a first-come first-served basis. (b) If 2 or more applications for the same area are received by the department on the same business day, a lott…

(a) The executive director shall waive rules relative to the possession and/or sale of undersize marine species, except lobster, for aquaculture operations if the executive director determines that the operation and handling of the species: (1) Does not impact the management of t…

(a) The purpose of this rule is to provide consistency in the regulation of the sale of aquaculture raised hybrid striped bass. Aquaculture raised hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis X M. chrysops)produced for market create a potential outlet for undersized striped bass that co…

(a) No person, except the owner, the executive director, or his agent, shall molest, pull, tend, possess, or disturb any gear used in a licensed marine aquaculture operation or any marine species raised therein without the written permission of the owner. (b) No person, except th…

Fis 808.03 shall not apply to any person licensed as a propagator for the purpose of taking wildlife in a hunting preserve setting prior to, including and continuously since 1968 but non-conforming tracts shall not increase in size. No new non-conforming tracts shall be permitted…

(a) Regulated shooting area permits specified in Fis 808.10 shall expire on December 31 of the calendar year of issuance unless sooner revoked. (b) A regulated shooting area permit shall be valid only for the premises described in the application. (c) Upon notification to the dep…

(a) A regulated shooting area shall include up to, but not exceed, 500 contiguous acres. (b) No regulated shooting area operation shall be conducted on land less than 50 acres. (c) Land utilized for regulated shooting area activities may be privately owned or leased provided: (1)…

All regulated shooting areas shall be posted in a manner as prescribed by RSA 635:4, and shall clearly delineate any areas within 300 feet of occupied dwellings and/or public ways which might pose a threat to non-participants in the event of a shooting activity. Notes N.H. Admin.…

(a) Each regulated shooting area shall establish rules for the regulated shooting area including but not limited to: (1) Shooting hours; (2) Qualifications for engaging in a shooting activity; and (3) General rules for the safe operation of the area such as:a. Shooting hours; b. …

(b) The department shall notify the municipality in writing of new applications and afford the town or municipality 30 days from the date on the letter to contact the department with any comments or concerns. (c) No response from the town or municipality shall indicate that it ha…

(a) The taking of any species of wildlife from the licensed premises which is not listed on the regulated shooting area permit shall conform to all rules for such species as prescribed in Fis 300 and RSA 208, RSA 209 and RSA 210. (b) The licensee shall provide a tag or receipt fo…

(a) Regulated shooting area permittees shall file an annual report with the executive director within 30 days of the expiration date of the permit or at the time of renewal. (b) The annual report required in (a) above shall include: (1) The number of wildlife imported to the pres…

Regulated shooting area permittees shall comply with the requirements of parts Fis 803, Fis 804 and Fis 805 for the importation, possession and release of wildlife. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 808.09 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #…

(a) Applicants for a regulated shooting area permit shall provide the following information on or with the application form: (1) Name of applicant; (2) Applicant's street address and mailing address; (3) Applicant's telephone number and email address, if applicable; (4) Address o…

"Individual training and shooting permit" means a permit issued for the purpose of releasing and/or taking of the released game birds to train dogs. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 809.01 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-…