NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY EXPO

Concord, New Hampshire is closing in on possibly one of its busiest weekends with the National Hunting and Fishing Day Expo having occurred on September 20. Not only did they have thousands of people flock to the expo, since the entire showing is free, but they received over 50 different exhibits all focused on hunting and fishing. This included a number of demos, and even hands on activities like archery and air rifle ranges or pointer and retriever dog demonstrations. One of the biggest draws however were the hunting experts and guides, who offer advice for new and seasoned hunters alike. The expo featured a…

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New Hampshire Moose Hunt

The latest moose hunting season has drawn to a close here in New Hampshire. As Morse Sporting Goods is pleased to report, state hunting agencies are indicating that the amount of moose that hunters were able to bag this year improved upon what they were able to take home in recent history. As this article published by NewHampshire.com discusses, the New Hampshire Fish and Game agency reported that hunters achieved a 72 percent success rate statewide hunting for moose this season. The official statistics show that 91 hunters tracked down a moose during the 9-day season; a total of 127 permits were issued to hunters for this…

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NH Moose Hunting Season Opens!

Every year, scores of intrepid hunters from all over the country venture forth to the cold north woods to participate in one of the most eagerly anticipated hunts in the western hemisphere; the moose hunt. The opportunity to track the dignified, musing beast through the snowy virgin wilderness has enchanted hunters seemingly since time immemorial. This year, as New Hampshire officially opens its moose hunt lottery, is certainly no exception. Though the nine-day hunt won’t begin until mid-October, hunters are already lining up to get their name in the lottery for a permit. The lottery has become increasingly competitive over the years due to a declining…

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BIRD HUNTING WORKSHOPS

With the summer starting to dwindle down, now is the time to start thinking about all of the great fall hunting options available within the state of New Hampshire. Hunters can practice their skills at tracking and capturing animals of all shapes and sizes, including some very popular game birds. Here at Morse Sporting Goods, we offer the firearms and other game hunting equipment required to prepare you for an excursion into the wild outdoors. Today, we want to let our blog readers know about a unique chance to improve their knowledge of the habitat and other important information that may be useful to hunters…

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SQUAM LAKES STUDY

The Squam Lakes, both Big Squam and Little Squam, are a major destination every year for many anglers who enjoy casting their lines in search of lake fish, especially bass. Here at Morse Sporting Goods, we work with many customers who take part in any of the 22 bass tournaments, which, on average, are held on Big Squam Lake. That’s one reason why we’re interested in the long-term health of the water in this region. Today, we wanted to make our blog readers away of some rules they’ll want to avoid breaking when fishing in either of the Squam Lakes. As this press release published on…

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ARE MOOSE POPULATIONS IN THE NORTHEAST ON THE DECLINE?

Moose populations in the northeast have been on the decline for years, but this winter brought more winter ticks than ever before. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in Maine were so concerned with the parasites’ effect on moose populations, that they have decreased the number of permits for the 2014 fall hunts from 4,085 to 3,095. That’s a 25% cut. Winter ticks attack all hoofed animals, but generally target moose. They can grow to nearly a half inch in size during their adult stage, reached mid-winter. Although they thrive in the winter months, they prefer warmer weather. Naturally, global warming is being cited…

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NEW HAMPSHIRE YOUTH TURKEY HUNTS

In the state of New Hampshire, a very long and proud tradition of hunting has been kept alive through the generations. Much of the strength of state hunting programs is due to the government’s protection of youth hunting programs for younger outdoors enthusiasts. Passing down time-honored traditions to posterity has kept the hunting economy alive here in New Hampshire, while it has been smothered in other regions. Youth hunters have been getting a lot of great experience out of the youth turkey hunt held in New Hampshire at the end of April. For nine years, this event has been the first hunting experience for many…

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NEW HAMPSHIRE TURKEY SPRING HUNTING SEASON ABOUT TO BEGIN

Starting this weekend, the turkey spring hunting season will begin across the state for all hunters. The spring gobbler season kicks off on May 3 and will conclude almost a month later on the 31st. Last year in the spring season, 3,873 birds were taken statewide. It’s not the only time of the year to get out and hunt Turkeys though. For three months in the fall, the autumn archery season takes place from September 15 to December 15, as well as a fall shotgun opportunity in many WMUs. According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Wildlife department, “All turkey hunters, including those under 16…

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CURRENT GUN LEGISLATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Selling or loaning a gun to a friend in the state of New Hampshire may soon come with new consequences. The bill, known as HB 1589, would make it highly illegal to sell or loan a gun in a personal setting. People who personally sell their guns to friends, acquaintances, or anyone else could face up to 7 years in jail. Although the bill was not supported in a public hearing held in January, a new subcommittee has been created to take a closer look at the proposed law. Opponents of the bill state that the law would do nothing to decrease gun violence and…

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