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Local fisherman Jamie Hayward had this to say about the New Hampshire groundfish industry:“We are not going to bring it back unless we change some of what we do.” Fisheries, and in particular the New Hampshire Fisheries, can always be improved upon. It is an issue that should always be addressed sooner rather than later. New Hampshire anglers have had their fair share of struggles, as they battle a new fisheries management system, which has led to a reduction of cod, among other species. This has not only reduced fish, it has also caused hardworking NH fishermen their jobs, none of which is good for…

If you are planning to fish in New Hampshire, there are important new regulations that you should be aware of. Beginning on July 1st, the New Hampshire Fish and Games Department will be enforcing new laws that reduce the catch limits for several types of fish. These regulations are designed to be interim rules that will last for 6 months while the state makes a transition to revised federal fishing laws. This past May, the NOAA put into place new limits that will reduce the amount of groundfish that can be caught by commercial fishers. These regulations affect a wide variety of species, and the…

Spring Turkey Season is an exciting time of year. Turkeys are an awesome game bird, because rarely do they respond to tactics in a predictable way. That being said, we’ve got a few tips for you to try out on your next hunt. Every bird is different, but we guarantee using some of these tactics will increase your odds of bagging the bird. As with most hunting endeavors, being early is never a bad thing. Being in the roost tree and setting up 30 minutes before the first call gives the woods some time to settle around you before the turkeys start moving about. Always…

New Hampshire already has a strong reputation as a great place to hunt, fish and participate in outdoor activities.  However, more research shows those number are on the rise as New Hampshire residents are participating more in fieldsmen activities.  The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service recently conducted a survey and saw an almost 20% increase in the number of New Hampshire residents involved in hunting and fishing since they last took the same survey five years ago. The New Hampshire Union Leader wrote a story on the increase and posted it on their website. “The service’s recently released National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associated…