New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) Permittees shall maintain a current record of all wildlife received and/or released which shall include the name and address of the permittee. (b) For each animal received the record shall include the following: (1) Species; (2) Date wildlife was found; (3) Location where wil…

(a) When it is determined by a consulting veterinarian that, after a period of rehabilitation, the wildlife is unreleasable or incapable of survival in the wild, the executive director shall issue, if requested by the permittee: (1) A permit to possess individual wildlife, under …

(a) Any person engaging in falconry or training raptors pursuant to RSA 209-A in New Hampshire shall possess a valid falconry permit, described in Fis 813.02, issued by the executive director. (b) Falconry permits shall expire on December 31 and shall not be valid for more than 3…

(a) There shall be 3 classes of falconry permits each subject to additional standards and conditions as specified below: (1) A permittee in the apprentice falconry permit class shall: a. Be at least 16 years old; b. Be sponsored by a holder of a general or master falconry permit …

(a) Permittees requesting amendment or renewal shall make request on the application specified in Fis 813.01(i) for a falconry permit and include: (1) The number of raptors possessed; (2) Species; (3) Age and sex of the bird, if known; (4) Source and date of acquisition; and (5) …

(a) The executive director shall revoke a falconer's permit and seize permittee's raptors as follows: (1) The executive director shall revoke a falconer's permit pursuant to RSA 214:19 if the permittee is convicted of any violation of state or federal game laws or regulations; (2…

(a) Falconry permittee's facilities and equipment shall be inspected and certified that the facilities meet or exceed the facilities and equipment requirement specified in 50 CFR Section 21.29(d), as specified in Appendix II, by a department representative prior to receiving a pe…

(a) Any peregrine falcon, gyrfalcon or harris hawk, possessed for falconry, except a captive bred raptor lawfully marked by a numbered, seamless band, shall be banded with a permanent, non-reusable, numbered band in accordance with the federal regulations specified in 50 CFR Sect…

(a) A falconry permit shall be required prior to obtaining a raptor. (b) A migratory bird acquisition and disposition report, form 3-186A, shall be completed and submitted directly to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service within 5 calendar days of the following: (1) The acq…

(a) A falconry permit holder shall not intentionally release to the wild any raptor without first obtaining a permit to release wildlife specified in Fis 805.02. (b) Feathers that are molted or those feathers from birds held in captivity that die may be retained and exchanged by …

(a) "Field trial" means a competition and or examination event to determine the ability of dogs to point or flush and/or retrieve ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, northern bobwhite quail, Hungarian partridge, chukar partridge, American woodcock, mallard ducks, pigeons or to t…

(a) Bird dog clubs, rabbit dog clubs, retriever dog clubs, fox hound clubs or other hunting dog clubs wishing to conduct a field trial shall first obtain a field trial permit from the department which includes authorization for the possession and release of pigeons or pen propaga…

(a) Applicants for a field trial permit under RSA 207:13 shall make application on a form provided by the department which includes: (1) The name, telephone number, physical address and mailing address of the applicant; (2) The name and address of the club or association the appl…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 207:14, I(a), a request for a permit to import, possess, sell, exhibit, or release wildlife shall be granted unless the chief of the fish and game department's wildlife division denies such request due to risks of disease, genetic, ecological, environmental, h…

(a) Any person denied a permit pursuant to Fis 815.01 may appeal the decision in writing to the executive director within 60 days of the denial, including the following information in the written appeal:(1) Name of the person applying for a permit; (2) Current contact information…

(a) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the executive director with regards to a permit denial pursuant to Fis 815.02 may appeal such decision by written petition to the fish and game commission (commission). (b) Pursuant to RSA 206:4-a, VI, the commission shall hear the appe…

Any person aggrieved by the ruling of the fish and game commission may seek further review, in accordance with the requirements of RSA 541. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 815.04 Derived from Number 2, Filed January 12, 2023, Proposed by #13513, Effective 1/1/2023, Expires 1/1/2033.…

(a) The following wildlife management areas and other department controlled lands listed in Table 900.01 shall be subject to Fis 900: Table 900.01 Department Controlled Lands Management Area Town(s) Adams Point WMA Durham Ammonoosuc Shorebank Access Land Bethlehem Androscoggin Ri…

(a) "Off highway recreational vehicle" means "off highway recreational vehicle" as defined in RSA 215-A:1 VI. (b) "Snowmobile" means "snowmobile" as defined in RSA 215-C:1, XV. (c) "Vehicle" means any automobile, truck or motorcycle. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 902.01 #1670, eff…

(a) Subject to the specific restrictions set forth in Fis 903.01 to Fis 903.07, public use of all lands listed in Table 900.01 shall be subject to the following general standards and restrictions: (1) The lands and waters shall be open to the public year round for the purpose of …

(a) Unless expressly allowed under Fis 902.02, no use of department-controlled land shall begin prior to issuance of a special use permit by the executive director or his designee. (b) A special use permit shall be required for the following on all lands under department control,…

(a) Dog training, in accordance with RSA 207:12-a, shall be prohibited from March 15 through July 15. (b) Dogs shall be under the control of their owners or custodians by leash, electronic collar or voice control at all times, except from March 15 through July 15 when all dogs sh…

(a) Adams Point in Durham shall be subject to the following provisions: (1) No parking shall be permitted on the entrance road; and (2) The speed limit within the area shall be 20 mph. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 903.01 #1670, eff l1-20-80; ss by #2079, eff 7-5-82-; ss by #2839,…

(a) Webster WMA in Canaan shall be subject to the following deed restrictions: (1) Hunting shall only be permitted with bow and arrow, muzzle loader, or shotgun; and (2) Shooting within 300 yards of U.S. Highway Route 4 shall not be permitted. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 903.02 …

(a) Chadwick Meadows Marsh in Sutton shall be subject to the following deed restrictions: (1) Deer may be taken by bow and arrow only in accordance with the provisions of Fis 301.03; and (2) All other hunting shall be limited to the use of a shot gun with shot not larger than num…

(a) All outboard motors shall be prohibited on Jones Pond in Ellis Hatch, Jr. WMA in Middleton-Brookfield-New Durham. (b) No boats shall be left overnight. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 903.04 #2185, eff 11-28-82; ss by #2839, eff 8-31-84; ss by #4934, eff 9-19-90; ss by #6332, IN…

Wilcox Point WMA shall be closed to the public from December 1 through April 1. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 903.05 #8505, eff 12-7-05; ss by #10262, eff 1-29-13 Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 10, Filed March 9, 2017, Proposed by #12118, Effective 2/24/2017, Expires 2/24/2027.…

(a) The Piscassic River WMA in Exeter, Newfields shall, in addition to the requirements of Fis 902.01, be subject to the following deed restrictions: (1) Horseback riding shall be prohibited; and (2) Bicycle riding shall be prohibited. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 903.06 #8505, e…

(a) The following public uses of the CLNA, in Pittsburg and Clarksville, shall be prohibited: (1) Residential, industrial or commercial activities, except for guiding associated with hunting, trapping, fishing, nature tours and associated activities. (2) Placing or constructing s…

(a) There shall be no hunting in the portion of Owl Brook Hunter Education Center's training area which includes: (1) The administration, classroom building; (2) The practice archery range, small-bore, muzzleloader range, and shotgun range; (3) The trapper and hunter education de…

(a) The small bore, muzzleloader and shotgun ranges shall be for the sole use of sanctioned and supervised shooting activities conducted by the department's hunter education program or other department activities. (b) Only factory loaded ammunition shall be used on the small-bore…

(a) The practice archery range shall be open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. (b) The vehicle parking area shall be open for use by the public during normal center operating hours, except when reserved for scheduled activities. (c) Individuals wishing to use…

(a) The woodland archery course and its parking area shall be open daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. (b) No person shall use broadhead tipped arrows or bolts on the woodland archery course. (c) Pets, bicycles, horses, and motorized vehicles shall be pro…

(a) "Memorial" means any statue, monument, sculpture, bench, tablet, memorial, plaque, or other structure or landscape feature, including a tree, garden or memorial grove, designed to perpetuate in a permanent manner the memory of a person, whether deceased or not, group, or even…

(a) The installation of memorials or other commemorative items on land owned or controlled by the department, including public boat access areas shall be prohibited unless: (1) The form, location, and materials used are approved in advance by the executive director; and (2) The r…

(a) No memorial shall be authorized in honor of a person unless at least 2 years have elapsed since the death of the person to be commemorated. (b) The executive director shall authorize a memorial when: (1) There is a compelling justification for the recognition; and (2) The pro…

The rules of this title implement the statutory responsibilities of the New Hampshire board of licensure for foresters created by RSA 310-A:100 and shall be binding upon every licensed forester and person practicing forestry for compensation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fors 101.01 …

As used in these rules, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: (a) "Practice of forestry", pursuant to RSA 310-A:99, III, includes, but is not limited to, "services related to a wooded area such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, the development of manage…

The board shall administer the provisions of RSA 310-A:98-117 which include but are not limited to: (a) Establishing and maintaining a high standard of integrity, skills and practice in the profession of forestry; (b) Administering the application procedure for obtaining a licens…

The board shall consist of 4 Forester members and 3 public members who meet the eligibility requirements of RSA 310-A:100. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fors 103.02 #5222, eff 9-11-91; EXPIRED 9-11-97 New. #6597, INTERIM, eff 10-8-97, EXPIRED: 2-5-98 New. #6915, eff 12-22-98

Biennially, the board shall elect or appoint a chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretary at the first meeting of the board in a calendar year. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fors 103.03 #6915, eff 12-22-98

The secretary shall oversee the performance of the board's recordkeeping activities with the assistance of the board's administrator. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fors 103.04 #6915, eff 12-22-98

The seal of the board shall be an embossed circular seal consisting of an outer Circle and an inner circle. Between the outer and inner circle shall be the words "Office of Professional Licensure and Certification" and "N.H. Board, Counsels, and Commissions". Inside the inner cir…

(a) The board's office shall be located at the office of professional licensure and certification, 7 Eagle Square, Concord, N.H. 03301, and shall be open to the public weekdays, excluding holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (b) Correspondence shall be addressed to the NH board …

Minutes shall be kept of board meetings and of official actions taken by the board. Minutes of board actions which are not confidential under RSA 91-A:3, II or RSA 91-A:5 shall be public records and shall be available for inspection during the board's ordinary office hours within…

Persons desiring copies or board records shall submit a request which identifies as particularly as possible the information being sought. If records are requested which contain both public and confidential information, the board shall delete the confidential information and prov…

Regular meetings shall be held at least 3 times each year. Special meetings shall be called by order of the chairperson or secretary for consideration of appropriate board business. Each member of the board shall be notified in writing of each meeting and such notice shall contai…