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One of the 1st few days in June is Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire, to be announced each year. Make plans with your family and friends to get out, enjoy the outdoors, and have some good old-fashioned fun with the sport of fishing. No fishing license is needed, and you can fish free in any of New Hampshire’s inland waters, whether you are a state resident or not. For those who love saltwater fishing, it’s free too on that same day. Although this announced day June is a license-free day for fishing, all other fishing rules still apply. Rules, such as seasonal dates and…

After the release of “The Hunger Games” franchise in 2008, and the movie in 2012, people of all ages have shown an interest in archery. Perhaps they seek comfort in returning to indigenous roots to use the weapons of our ancestors, or maybe just for fun. The appeal of archery in the movie is vast, as Jessica Lawrence wields it with conviction, using the bow to save her life, her sister’s life, and to kill her food. The story depicts a character that must enter an arena with twenty-four others, and only one comes out. Joe McGlyn, co-owner of Pro Line Archery, said 18- to 30-year-old…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The first of October this year marks the opening of pheasant hunting season here in this New England state. As this article published by The Concord Monitor will inform any of our blog readers, there is a long tradition of pheasant hunting which is still strongly supported within the state today. For more than a century, New Hampshire has stocked pheasant populations throughout various communities across the region. This fall, more than 12,000 pheasants will be released across the 10 counties making up the state of New Hampshire. Each of the 73 stocking sites will receive an average of about 140 birds. Hunting pheasant offers a challenging task…

The Fish and Game Department in New Hampshire recently held their annual hunting permit drawing. Moose hunting permits in the state are hard to come by, and many residents eagerly awaited the results of the lottery. In fact, more than 13,000 people applied for moose hunting permits in New Hampshire this year. Even more astounding, about 5,000 of those people don’t even live in the state. This year, 275 people were granted moose hunting permits. Although this number is well below the number of applicants, it is still a sizable amount of permits. Unfortunately, the odds weren’t great for anyone involved despite the fact that…