Cod Spawning Protection Area - New Hampshire Fish and Game ...
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License InformationBuying a License<strong>Fish</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> hunting licenses, valid January 1 to December 31 of eachyear, may be purchased online via www.<strong>Fish</strong>NH.com, from licenseagents, <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> Department headquarters in Concord, <strong>Fish</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> Region 1, 2 <strong>and</strong> 4 offices <strong>and</strong> some town or city clerks. Thelicense must be carried on your person when fishing <strong>and</strong>/or hunting.Lost LicensesLost licenses can be replaced at <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong>’s Concord headquarters,or at the license agency that issued the original license.The cost of a duplicate license is $6.00 per license form.Violation/RevocationViolation of any fishing law or rule, littering, or criminal trespass(RSA 214:19; 207:36-b; 635:2) may result in the revocation of yourfishing license or privilege.ExceptionsA fishing license is not required for children under the age of 16(RSA 214:2).<strong>Fish</strong>eries Habitat FeeAll freshwater anglers pay a $1 fisheries habitat fee, which is includedin the license price. Revenue is used to improve <strong>and</strong> restorefisheries habitats.Residency RequirementsTo obtain a license at resident rates, the person must present to the issuingagent a valid <strong>New</strong> <strong>Hampshire</strong> driver's license or non-driver's pictureidentification card issued by the N.H. Department of Safety, Divisionof Motor Vehicles. Whenever the applicant is under 18 years of age, theparent or guardian of the applicant shall be a resident <strong>and</strong> present theirvalid N.H. driver's license or non-driver's picture identification.Note: Any person who is no longer a legal resident of the state, butstill retains a valid N.H. driver’s license, is guilty of a misdemeanor ifhe/she tries to obtain a resident fishing, hunting or trapping licensebased on this driver’s license.Military LicensesN.H. residents who are regular active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy,Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard permanently stationed outside thestate may be eligible for free temporary hunting <strong>and</strong> fishing licenses.Available at N.H. <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> Headquarters in Concord; Region 1,2 <strong>and</strong> 4 offices; or by mail or fax (603) 271-5829. Download an ActiveDuty Military License application from the <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> website<strong>and</strong> send with duty orders. A copy of duty orders must be presentedfor verification. Call (603) 271-3422 for information.Non-resident military personnel on regular, active duty, <strong>and</strong> permanentlystationed in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Hampshire</strong>, may purchase licenses atN.H. resident rates.<strong>Fish</strong>ing license Type Category FeeRecreational Saltwater <strong>Fish</strong>ing 1Allows taking, possessing, or transporting finfish from NH coastal <strong>and</strong>estuarine waters.Resident or nonresidentages 16 <strong>and</strong> olderStateReportingRequirementsLicense (L) orapplication(A) availableonline*$11.00 2 LSaltwater <strong>Fish</strong>ing Charter Boat 1Allows a for-hire vessel less than 100 gross tons <strong>and</strong> USCG licensed tocarry 6 or fewer passengers to provide recreational saltwater fishingopportunity to take, possess, or transport finfish from NH coastal <strong>and</strong>estuarine waters.Saltwater <strong>Fish</strong>ing Party Boat 1Allows a vessel holding a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection to carrypassengers for-hire to provide recreational saltwater fishing opportunity totake, possess, or transport finfish from NH coastal <strong>and</strong> estuarine waters.Resident or nonresident$51.00 2per vesselA**Resident or nonresident$101.00 2per vesselA**Freshwater <strong>Fish</strong>ingAllows taking all freshwater species of fishResident Softshell ClamN.H. residents only. See page 22 for rules.Resident OysterN.H. residents only. See page 22 for rules.Residents ages 16–68 $35.00 2,3Nonresidents 16 <strong>and</strong> older $53.00 2,3L6 years <strong>and</strong> older $30.00 2 L68 years <strong>and</strong> older Free NoAll ages $30.00 2 L68 years <strong>and</strong> older Free NoResident Commercial Sea Clam $300.00 Yes A**Recreational:$35.005 pots maximumResident Lobster <strong>and</strong> CrabRequired to take lobsters <strong>and</strong> crabs from state waters.Nonresident Lobster <strong>and</strong> CrabProhibited if applicant’s state excludes non-resident harvest.Part-time Commercial: 4100 pots maximum$103.00Limited Commercial: 5600 pots maximum$175.00Commercial: 51,200 pots maximum$300.00Helper’s License 6 $10.00Limited Commercial: 5600 pots maximum$350.00Commercial: 51,200 pots maximum$600.00Helper’s License 6 $10.004 2012 <strong>New</strong> <strong>Hampshire</strong> Saltwater <strong>Fish</strong>ing DigestYesA**
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