Thursday, August 21, 2014

NH Proposed Bear Guide Rule Hearing Set For September 15

CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public hearing on proposed rules regarding issuance of bear hunt guide permits on Monday, September 15, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the N.H. Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H.

The proposed rules would increase the number of bear guide permits issued from 35 to 50 and change the manner of bear guide permit issuance.

The complete rulemaking notice and initial proposal with original and proposed rule language can be viewed at http://www.wildnh.com/Legislative/Notices_summary.htm.

Written comments must be received by September 22, 2014. Send to: comments@wildlife.nh.gov (use subject line "Comments on bear guide permit rules"); or write to Executive Director, N.H. Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301; or fax to 603-271-1438.

Contact:
Kent Gustafson: 603-271-2461
Evan Mulholland: 603-271-3511
Jane Vachon: 603-271-3211