In the news: Proposed state regulations would limit reptile ownership 3/31/2007
CONTACT:
Lt. Bruce Bonenfant: (603) 271-3127
Sandra Falicon: (603) 271-3511
March 21, 2007
Public Hearing on Rules Regarding the
Importation, Possession and Exhibition of Wildlife and Nongame Reptiles
CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold a public
hearing on proposed rule changes on April 3, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., at Fish and
Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H., regarding the importation,
possession, propagation, and exhibition of all wildlife. The hearing will also
cover new proposed rules prohibiting the taking and possession of certain
nongame reptile species.
The proposed rules would affect those who wish to import, possess, release,
propagate or exhibit wildlife, including persons operating inland or marine
aquaculture operations or regulated shooting areas; or possessing wildlife under
an individual training and shooting permit.
Click here to download the complete
rulemaking notice form, with original and proposed rule language (Word
document).
Written comments must be received by April 13, 2007. Send to: comments@wildlife.state.nh.us
(use subject line "Comment on Fis 800 rules"); mail to Executive Director, N.H.
Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301; or fax to (603)
271-1438.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state's fish,
wildlife and marine resources and their habitats.