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DURHAM, N.H. -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Section has approved a 180-day fishing season for the 2009-2010 northern shrimp fishery, the same length as last year’s season. The season was based on favorable stock conditions -- with the resource not overfished and not experiencing overfishing -- and a recommendation of the advisory panel. The fishing season, which is the same for mobile and trap gear, will be open seven days a week from December 1, 2009, through May 29, 2010. "Our efforts to reduce fishing mortality in the early 2000s continue to result in a high abundance of shrimp," said Section Chair Pat White from Maine. "We hope the markets open up for this plentiful wild-caught species." The 2005 year-class (shrimp born that year) showed good strength in this summer's annual survey and will be available as a quality product of the fishery this season. The 2006 year-class continues to be very weak (less plentiful) and will likely be unavailable in significant numbers as five-year olds for the 2011 season. However, the 2007 and 2008 year-classes exhibited average strength when compared to past years of the survey. "The Section is pleased that current stock abundance allows us to set another six-month fishing season," continued White. "The longer season gives dealers increased flexibility to identify new markets or expand existing ones." The Section also elected Douglas Grout of New Hampshire -- New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Marine Division Chief -- and George D. Lapointe of Maine as its new Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively. The northern shrimp fishery is jointly regulated by Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Section. The cooperative management program has been in place since 1972 and is currently managed under Amendment 1 to the Northern Shrimp Fishery Management Plan. For more information, contact Braddock Spear, Northern Shrimp Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, at (202) 289-6400 or bspear@asmfc.org. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s marine, fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. For more information about N.H. Fish and Game’s Marine Division, visit http://www.FishNH.com/marine.
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The Science Store at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center will be collecting nonperishable food items for the NH Food Bank through December. The campaign is an extension of Patrick’s Super Food Bank Project, an initiative begun several months ago by 12-year-old Patrick Regan of Merrimack, NH after learning about the critical food shortage the NH Food Bank is experiencing this year. In addition, the Science Store will be campaigning for Toys for Tots with a second collection box for new, unwrapped toys throughout the holiday season. Visitors are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item such as can soups or vegetables, peanut butter or dried fruit for the Food Drive. Toys donated to the Toys for Tots drive can be for any age, from infants through 14-year-olds. As an added incentive for donations, the Discovery Center will offer visitors $1 off their general admission fee for donating just one item. If a visitor brings in two items, they will also receive a 10% discount in the Science Store. The Science Store is open 7 days a week 10 AM – 5 PM, Fridays 10 AM – 9 PM. In addition, the first 15 customers to spend $50 after all discounts in the Science Store on November 27th will receive a free gift bag (worth $20). Free gift wrapping will be provided for any purchase made in the Science Store on November 27th and every following Saturday through December 19th. The new Science Store provides a unique array of items, including science kits, meteorites, astronaut ice cream, NH made crafts, books, posters, planispheres, shuttle and plane models, and space pens. Donation boxes will be provided through December 22nd, located by the front desk of the Discovery Center and in the entranceway of the Science Store. The NH Food Bank’s mission is to feed hungry people by soliciting and effectively distributing grocery products, foods, and services through a statewide network of approved agencies; by advocating for systemic change; and by educating the public about the nature of, and solutions to, problems of hunger in New Hampshire. For more information on the NH Food Bank, visit http://www.nhfoodbank.org. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. More information for the NH drive can be found at http://www.toysfortotslondonderry.org/. The new McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a lively science center, featuring 21st century interactive exhibits on aviation, astronomy, Earth and space sciences, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a variety of science, technology, engineering and math programs. The engaging, robust educational programs are geared towards families, teens, seniors, students, community groups, and lifelong learners. For more information, visit http://www.starhop.com.
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Manchester, NH – Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow, is on display through January 3, 2010 at the Currier Museum of Art. It is the first major exhibition in 30 years dedicated to this brilliant, visionary, and prodigious photographer, showcasing his prolific body of work with more than 100 exquisitely printed vintage photographs from the 1920s through the 1980s, all handcrafted by the artist. Evolution of a Shared Vision: The David and Barbara Stahl Collection is also on view through January 3, 2010, and features an extraordinary collection of prints and drawings carefully assembled over 50 years by long-time New Hampshire residents David and Barbara Stahl. The museum’s entrance is located at 150 Ash Street and parking is available in the parking lot. Museum hours are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - Friday 11 am–5 pm, Saturday 10 am–5 pm, open the first Thursday of each month 11 am–8 pm, and closed Tuesday. Admission to the museum is always free for children 17 and under, and every Saturday from 10 am–noon admission is free to everyone. The Currier Art Center offers art classes and vacation camps for all ages. DECEMBER
Public Guided Tours Tours are offered daily, and highlight either the museum’s collection or the current special exhibition. Public tours are free with museum admission. Highlights of the Collection Tour with an introduction to the Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow and Evolution of a Shared Vision: The David and Barbara Stahl Collection: Saturdays at 11:30 am and Sundays at 1 pm. Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow photography exhibition tour times: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 12:30 pm. Zimmerman House Ticketed Tours
Tour season ends Sunday, January 3 Take a tour of the Zimmerman House and learn more about this Frank Lloyd Wright treasure! The Zimmerman House tour season will end on Sunday, January 3 so be sure to make reservations soon! A Zimmerman House Tour provides visitors with a 1 ½ - 2 hour tour of the house with information about the Zimmermans’ life in the 1950s and 60s, and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. These tours are offered Mondays and Fridays at 2 pm, Thursdays at 11:30 am and 2 pm, Saturdays at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3 pm, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Zimmerman House public tours are free for museum members. It is recommended that reservations be made well in advance. Private Group Tours Full-length tours, or 1-hour, introductory “Highlights” tours of the Zimmerman house can also be scheduled throughout the week and on weekends. For more information about tour schedules, tickets, and offerings, visit http://www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144 x113. Assistive listening systems are available for all public and private tours.
Holiday Music and Art Thursday, December 3 from 5:30-7:30 pm Join us for an evening of live music and holiday art-making. The Granite State Ringers, a handbell choir, and Renaissance guitarist Jack Nailor will perform in the museum. Stop by the Winter Garden for refreshments and make a beaded snowflake ornament to take home. From 5:30-7:30 visitors can enjoy a drop-in adult workshop “Beaded Snowflake Ornaments.” At 6 pm, join a 15-minute Gallery Talk “Photographs of Snowflakes.” $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Price includes museum admission, live music, gallery talk, and drop-in workshop. To purchase tickets visit http://www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144 x108. Focus Tour – Celebrating Winter: A Ramble Through the Snowy Scapes in the Galleries Friday, December 4 at noon These special tours offer visitors in-depth gallery discussions on a particular theme, work of art, or artist, and this fall there are many great tours to choose from! Today’s tour will be led by Docent Jane White. Free with museum admission. Big Apple Express Saturday, December 5 from 6:30 am-11:30 pm Enjoy the holiday season in New York City! Visit museums, shops, restaurants, or friends. Prices include transportation only. The coach departs from the Catholic Diocese of Manchester (153 Ash Street) promptly at 6:30 am. Arrive in Manhattan about 11:30 am to spend the day in the city. Re-board the coach at 7 pm to arrive back at the Diocese about 11:30 pm. $75 for members, and $95 for non-members. Reserve your seats by November 4 by calling 603.669.6144 x108. Currier Museum Art Center Child & Parent Workshop: Wicked Awesome Holiday Cards…and Stuff Saturday, December 5 from 1-5 pm Want to learn how to make fun, festive holiday cards, place cards, pop-up cards, party banners, party favors, gift boxes, wrapping paper and more!? Bring the kids to this child and parent collaborative workshop to learn how you can make your holidays bright, without breaking the bank! Get messy with glitter, glue, stamps, paint, markers, stickers…you name it and we’ll use it in this WICKED AWESOME workshop! Leave the mess for us to clean up, and go home loaded with tons of holiday creations for every event or celebration from now until New Year’s! $25 for 1 parent/child, $40 for 2 children. For more information about the Art Center, or to find the complete brochure and registration form, go to htt www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144 x122. Or, register by mail or in person at the Currier Museum Art Center, 180 Pearl Street, Manchester, NH 03104. Focus Tour – Celebrating Winter: A Ramble Through the Snowy Scapes in the Galleries Sunday, December 6 at 3 pm These special tours offer visitors in-depth gallery discussions on a particular theme, work of art, or artist, and this fall there are many great tours to choose from! Today’s tour will be led by Docent Jane White. Free with museum admission. 70th Anniversary Art Center Faculty Exhibition Saturday, December 12 from 1-3 pm Join us in the Currier Museum’s Community Gallery as we close this year’s 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Currier Art Center with a full faculty art exhibition. This special exhibition showcases the vast range of art and crafts that our faculty create and exhibit throughout the region. A percentage of sales from this exhibition will support the scholarship fund of the Currier Museum Art Center. Family Saturday: Making Multiples Saturday, December 12 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm Spend some quality family time at the Currier the second Saturday of every month. Participate in hands-on art activities, go on a guided family gallery walk (11:30 am), visit the Discovery Gallery, or use a family gallery guide. Museum admission is free from 10 am to 12 pm. Family Saturdays are sponsored by Ocean Bank.
Holiday Caroling in the Museum Saturday, December 12 from Noon-2 pm Warm up with some hot cocoa in the Winter Garden, take in some winter landscapes and enjoy the beautiful voices of the Manchester Choral Society as they sing holiday carols throughout the museum. The Manchester Choral Society performs under the musical direction of Dr. Dan Perkins. Come before noon to take advantage of free admission hours (Saturdays from 10 am-noon). New Parent Gallery Talk: Brett Weston – Out of the Shadow Thursday, December 17 from 11 am-noon Has your new baby reduced your vocabulary to “coos” and other nonsensical words? These gallery talks are designed for parents (with baby in tow) to get a personalized tour of the museum. So pack up the baby stroller and stop by for some much needed adult conversation. Free with museum admission. Storytime in the Gallery Monday, December 28 from 11:30 am - noon Looking for a way to introduce your preschooler to art? Come to the Currier for an art-related story read by Manchester City Library children’s librarian Karyn Isleb followed by a gallery talk about the “Artwork of the Day”. Recommended for ages 3 to 5, but all are welcome. Today, listen to the story The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats and look at Sharon’s Sleigh Ride Party by Paul Starrett Sample. Free with museum admission.
About the Currier The Currier Museum of Art ( www.currier.org) in Manchester, NH is home to an internationally respected collection of European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. New galleries showcase the collection of over 11,000 objects, including works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, and Warhol. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the engaging traveling exhibitions, a series of dynamic programs ranging from music to lectures to hands-on art-making, an expanded gift shop and an airy new café filled with light and equipped with WiFi. The associated Art Center offers studio classes, art camps and intensive workshops for all ages. The museum also owns the Zimmerman House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, complete with the original furnishings and the owners' fine art collection. The Zimmerman House is the only Wright-designed house in New England open for public tours which are offered April – December. To book a tour or get more information, visit www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144, x108.
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New Hampshire’s regular firearms deer hunting is going well, as hunters look forward to time afield during the Thanksgiving holiday week. Through November 15, 2009, hunters had taken an estimated 7,220 deer in New Hampshire. That number is about 8% below last year’s take of 7,886 deer by this same point in the season, but comparable to the average harvest during the years from 2001 through 2006. “Thanksgiving week should continue to provide good firearm and archery hunting opportunities as breeding activity is peaking,” said Kent Gustafson, Deer Project Leader for Fish and Game. “For many families, this is a traditional time to get out and enjoy the pursuit of whitetails, a time when deer hunting stories and Thanksgiving dinner are both shared with family and friends.” For a comparison of harvest results by county at this same point in the season in recent years, visit http://www.HuntNH.com/Hunting/deer_hunt_take_November.htm. The regular firearms deer season runs through December 6 in most of the state, with the exception of Wildlife Management Unit A in northern New Hampshire, where it closes November 29. Deer hunters should note Wildlife Management Unit- and season-specific either-sex day regulations in the 2009-2010 New Hampshire Hunting Digest, available at http://www.HuntNH.com/Hunting/hunting.htm or from Fish and Game license agents. In WMU A only, an antler point restriction is also in place. Hunting licenses can be purchased online anytime at http://www.HuntNH.com, from license agents statewide or at Fish and Game headquarters in Concord. The basic N.H. hunting license is $22 for residents and $103 for nonresidents. Hunters under age 16 do not need a license, but must be accompanied by a licensed adult at least 18 years of age. As of November 18, approximately 500 special permits remain available for taking one additional antlerless deer in Wildlife Management Unit M during the archery or firearms season by any legal method. Until they are gone, these permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $13 each (a limit of one per licensed hunter). They can be purchased online, at Fish and Game headquarters, or by mail. Visit http://www.wildnh.com/Hunting/Special_Unit_M_permits.htm. New Hampshire’s bear hunting season comes to a close on November 24. The season across the majority of the state has ended, however, the White Mountains region remains open to bear hunting through November 24. As of November 2, a total of 708 bears had been registered by hunters in the state. Bait hunters harvested 370 bears; still hunters/stalkers had taken 256 bears; and hound hunters had registered 82 bears. So far, this year’s bear harvest is 48% above the 5-year in-season average of 477 bears for this time period. Fish and Game bear biologist Andy Timmins estimates that this year’s bear harvest will be the second highest in history. (The record harvest of 803 bears was achieved in 2003.) Recent reports indicate that deer hunters have been taking a fair number of bears while deer hunting. Hunters have been encountering bears mostly in oak stands where acorns remain available in some locations. Hunting activity provides a significant boost to New Hampshire’s economy. According to the most recent National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, about 60,000 hunters in New Hampshire accounted for nearly $75 million annually in trip-related, equipment and other spending in the state. Successful hunters can help the less fortunate by sharing their harvest with the “Hunt for the Hungry” program at the New Hampshire Food Bank. For more information on donating game meat, call (603) 669-9725 or visit http://www.nhfoodbank.org. The New Horizons Food Bank in Manchester is also accepting game donations to help feed the hungry. To donate game meat to New Horizons, contact Mike Tessier, Executive Director, at 603-628-6133, ext 114. For more information on hunting in New Hampshire, visit http://www.HuntNH.com/Hunting/hunting.htm.
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The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is stepping up to help others by donating an opportunity to go fishing and appear on its “My Outdoors” television show on myTV. The trip is one of many auction items featured at the annual fundraiser put on by Greg and The Morning Buzz for eleven local charities. The radio show will highlight items, events and services through its two-day radio auction, “Lend a Helping Can.” The auction will be held November 19-20, from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. You can hear The Morning Buzz radio auction live on radio stations throughout New England: Rock 101 (101.1 FM), WHEB (100.3 FM), K-ROCK (101.9 FM), and MAXX (93.9). The winning bidder of the fishing trip will enjoy a day of guided fishing with My Outdoors TV show host and Fish and Game Advertising and Promotions Coordinator Mark Beauchesne. Joining Mark will be Laura from The Morning Buzz ( http://morningbuzz.com). The fishing trip will be featured on a future My Outdoors TV show. The winner will also be treated to deluxe overnight accommodations at Church Landing provided by The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls in Meredith, as well as a $50 gift card to the Lakehouse Grille provided by the Common Man Family of restaurants. Last year’s trip raised over $400 for the New Hampshire Food Banks. All money raised from this event will go directly to help ease the burden of our fellow Granite Staters. “We had a great day on the water and to have those memories on TV was priceless!” said Marty Burby of Barrington, who was the high bidder for the 2008 trip. “What a great way to help out others in need and get on TV!” Fish and Game’s My Outdoors TV airs on Saturdays at 6:30 a.m. and Monday evenings at 11:00 p.m. on myTV. For more myTV channel info and streaming video, go to: http://www.mytvstation.tv.
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Commercial harvesters will have an additional day per week to fish for Atlantic herring (sea herring) starting Monday, November 16, 2009. After a recent review of catch rates, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Atlantic Herring Section has announced an increase the allowable landing days from 2 to 3 days per week. Fishermen will be allowed to harvest sea herring on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week until further notice. The current sea herring harvest is around 10,000 metric tons less than predicted, according to ASMFC. The increase in allowable days was made to provide fishermen with an opportunity to more fully utilize the Area 1A quota for Atlantic herring. ASMFC’s Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan addresses the need to control effort in the fishery to prevent exceeding the total allowable catch for each management area and to prevent the early closure of a management area. In recent years, Management Area 1A has been of particular concern because the Total Allowable Catch has been harvested before peak market demands abate in the autumn. States involved in the herring fishery, such as New Hampshire, are authorized to control effort through landing restrictions. An exception to the rule is that any vessel may land herring taken as an incidental catch in ASMFC Management Area 1A, up to a maximum of 2,000 pounds. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission coordinates the conservation and management of the 15 Atlantic coast states' shared near-shore fishery resources -- marine, shell and anadromous -- for sustainable use. Visit http://www.asmfc.org. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state's marine, fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. The Department's Marine Fisheries Division is located in Durham, N.H. Visit http://www.wildnh.com/marine.
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November 30th price increase for season passes approaches NORTH CONWAY, NH -- Cranmore Mountain, long known for its value for family skiing, offers the best season pass prices in the region. With season pass prices increasing November 30th, skiers and riders are encouraged to sign up for their passes for the coming winter to keep the sport affordable for the entire family. Cranmore's "Happy Trails Pass" costs just $169 for kids ages 6-12 with no blackout dates. Teens ages 13-18 are just $299 and adults pay only $479 for unlimited skiing, or $319 for a pass with holiday restrictions. Skiers and riders looking for even more variety can consider the Threedom Pass, now featuring Cranmore, Bretton Woods and Waterville Valley resorts. When you add up the numbers, it's easy to see how this 3-resort season pass delivers the most skiing and riding in New Hampshire. The combined trail count is 195 with 12 terrain parks, 893 acres of skiing and riding and 28 lifts. All three mountains are within an hour's drive of each other making the pass an easy choice for skiers heading up I-93 or I-95 to the White Mountains . A 2009-2010 Threedom Pass Anytime option with no blackout dates at all three resorts is $839 for ages 19 and over skiers and riders; $499 for teens (ages 13-18) and $449 for juniors (ages 6-12). A Limited Edition Pass will also be sold for $739 for ages 19 and over, $439 for teens and $359 for juniors. The Limited Edition pass is valid any day at Cranmore and Waterville Valley and at Mount Washington Resort's Bretton Woods has blackout dates of 12/26/2009-1/2/2010, 1/16-1/17/2010, and 2/13-2/20/2010. A 4-NH College Anytime Pass is offered to full time students and also includes Cannon Mountain. With a 4-NH College pass, students can ski and ride on over 1,060 acres of terrain with 255 trails, 13 terrain parks and 37 lifts, all less then 2 ½ hours from Boston. Good anyday, the cost is $289. Threedom Passes will also feature a full line up of benefits for next winter including $10 off for friends and family on weekends and holidays, night skiing and riding at Cranmore and Bretton Woods and special offers on Nordic skiing and resort lodging. Benefits vary depending on pass type and will be posted on threedompass.com. Threedom Passholders also receive special benefits from sister resorts Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe in California. Cranmore is also selling a 3-Pak, valid for any 3 days of skiing and riding for only $135. The 3-Pak can be purchased online or in person at the resort. For people visiting the Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo Nov. 19-22, the 3-Pak will be available for sale at the show only for $99. That price is not available at the resort, or online and will expire the last day of the show, Nov. 22. The resort will also be giving away free lift tickets at the Expo valid for its Ticket Roll Back Day on Fri., Dec. 18, 2009. Prices on all passes will go up on November 30, 2009. For more information visit https://owa.unionleader.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2a15757c6706797c1672%26ls=fdf31170726c047873177473%26m=ff051572716605%26l=fe9a15727065067973%26s=fdf11571716d0079741d7870%26jb=ffcf14%26t=, https://owa.unionleader.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2915757c6706797c1772%26ls=fdf31170726c047873177473%26m=ff051572716605%26l=fe9a15727065067973%26s=fdf11571716d0079741d7870%26jb=ffcf14%26t= or call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI.
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Activities at Barry Conservation Camp, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s popular summer camp for youth in Berlin, N.H., will be on a one-year hiatus through 2010 to address infrastructure problems. Operated in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program, the summer youth camp has been offered by Fish and Game since 1984. “While we will not hold educational activities at Barry Camp during the coming year, the Department remains firmly committed to the concept of youth conservation camp,” said Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau. “Facilities like Barry Camp are unique places where outdoor education can shape future environmental stewards and give young people a chance to learn the skills for enjoying a healthy, active outdoor life.” Fish and Game is working to address quality issues with the facility’s drinking water supply, according to Normandeau. In addition, recent changes in state-mandated camp operating rules present financial challenges for small specialty camps such as Barry. “This decision was not an easy one to make, but we want to make sure we have the proper infrastructure in place to deliver quality programming,” said Normandeau. “We will use this time wisely, as an opportunity not only to make repairs, but to step back and examine our mission and create a vision of all that we hope to accomplish through the camp programs.” Parents seeking alternative summer youth outdoor programming may check out offerings at Vermont Conservation Camp ( http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/edu_camps.cfm) or Maine 4-H Camp ( http://www.extension.umaine.edu/bryantpond). In addition, N.H. Fish and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness offers summer day programming for youth based on outdoor skill development in archery and the shooting sports ( http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/hunter_ed_center.htm). The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. Visit http://www.wildnh.com.
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Are you anxiously awaiting New Hampshire’s winter season and can’t wait to get out ice fishing? Dreaming of spring and the first opportunities to wet your fly line? Avid anglers – here’s a great opportunity to give back to your community and share your love of the great sport of fishing. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is seeking volunteer ice fishing or fly fishing instructors for its “Let’s Go Fishing” program, where you’ll have a chance to teach ice or fly fishing to youth and adults. Individuals being certified must attend two free training sessions. The first session will cover the ins and outs of the N.H. Fish and Game Department and the Let’s Go Fishing program’s policy and procedures and also includes CPR certification. The second session focuses specifically on the ice fishing or fly fishing programs presented; this will be a hands-on experience where prospective instructors are put through an abbreviated “real life” Let’s Go Fishing course. Topics covered include ethics, pond ecology, rules and regulations, equipment and safety. If instructors want to teach both ice and fly fishing courses, they will need to attend a hands-on training session for each, in addition to the first overview training class. The Let's Go Fishing program will hold the first half of the two-part certification training for new fishing instructors on the following dates (it is only necessary to attend one of these two training classes, plus one of the specialty sessions); lunch will be provided: * Saturday, December 12, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Fish and Game Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord; or * Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the White Mountain Community College, 2020 Riverside Drive in Berlin. All instructors also must attend the second half of the certification training for the type of course they will be teaching (fly fishing or ice fishing), as listed below. Lunch is provided. * Fly Fishing: Sunday, January 10, 2010, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, at Fish and Game Headquarters 11 Hazen Drive in Concord. * Ice Fishing: Saturday, January 16, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, 387 Perch Pond Road in Holderness. The certification program is required in order to be an instructor in this long-standing program. Training is free. To sign up, call Lisa Collins at 603-271-3212 or email aquatic-ed@wildlife.nh.gov; IN ADDITION, you must print out and return a Let’s Go Fishing volunteer application form, which can be found on the Fish and Game website at http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/lets_go_fishing.htm (or ask to get one by mail when you call). Applications must be received by December 4 to reserve your spot in the trainings. After completing the training, participants have the chance to join an existing team of volunteer fishing instructors who present programs across the state. The Let’s Go Fishing program also offers: saltwater fishing, basic fishing, fly tying, and saltwater fly fishing. Thousands of children and adults have learned to be safe, ethical and successful anglers through the Let's Go Fishing program. The program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program -- a true user-pay, user-benefit program. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage and protect the state's fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as providing the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources. Visit http://www.FishNH.com.
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Ski Waterville Valley, Cranmore and Bretton Woods All Season on One Pass
Waterville Valley, NH, November 10, 2009 ....The early season price deadline for New Hampshire's Threedom Pass will hit right after most of the resorts open later this month. Waterville Valley opens Saturday, November 21. Threedom Passes start at $739 for a Limited Edition for ages 19 and over, $439 for teens and $359 for juniors. It is valid any day at Cranmore and Waterville Valley with holiday blackout dates at Mount Washington Resort's Bretton Woods. An Anytime Threedom Pass with no blackout dates at all three resorts is $839 for ages 19 and over; $499 for teens (ages 13-18) and $449 for juniors (ages 6-12).
, NH, November 10, 2009 ....The early season price deadline for New Hampshire's Threedom Pass will hit right after most of the resorts open later this month. Waterville Valley opens Saturday, November 21. Threedom Passes start at $739 for a Limited Edition for ages 19 and over, $439 for teens and $359 for juniors. It is valid any day at Cranmore and Waterville Valley with holiday blackout dates at Mount Washington Resort's Bretton Woods. An Anytime Threedom Pass with no blackout dates at all three resorts is $839 for ages 19 and over; $499 for teens (ages 13-18) and $449 for juniors (ages 6-12).
The Threedom Pass offers a lot of skiing for the money. The total trail count is 195 with 12 terrain parks, 893 acres of skiing and riding and 28 lifts. All three resorts are within an hour's drive of each other, making the pass easy to use for White Mountain skiers and riders. Added benefits include $10 off for friends and family on weekends and holidays, night skiing and riding at Cranmore and Bretton Woods and special offers from Waterville's sister resorts Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe in California. A full list can be found at http://www.threedompass.com.
A 4-NH College Anytime Pass is offered to full time students and also includes nearby Cannon Mountain at a cost of $289 if purchased before November 30. WV Value, WV Senior, WV Military Edition Passes and Nordic Passes are also offered by Waterville Valley for the season and can be purchased online at http://www.waterville.com. Prices on all Threedom, WV Edition and Nordic Passes will go up on November 30, 2009. For more information visit http://www.waterville.com or call 1-800-468-2553.
WV Value, WV Senior, WV Military Edition Passes and Nordic Passes are also offered by Waterville Valley for the season and can be purchased online at http://www.waterville.com. Prices on all Threedom, WV Edition and Nordic Passes will go up on November 30, 2009. For more information visit http://www.waterville.com or call 1-800-468-2553.
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When you take to the woods this fall, take your hunting and your safety seriously. No matter how you measure success, every hunter should think and act in a manner that promotes safety as their first priority.
“Hunting is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, make wonderful memories, and bring home a variety of game for the table,” says Pete Davison, Hunter Education Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “Just remember to use good common sense, wear an article of blaze orange clothing and follow safety rules so you don’t become a danger to yourself or to others.”
Here are some basic reminders to those heading out into the field:
* Keep the muzzle of your gun pointed in a safe direction at all times.
* Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot, and keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
* Treat every gun as if it were a loaded gun.
* Wear an article of hunter orange clothing to alert others of your presence.
For hunters climbing into their tree stands:
* Wear a safety harness (Fall Arrest System) whenever you’re sitting in, climbing into or out of your tree stand.
* Never carry a gun into your stand. Unload it, and bring it up using a secure haul line with the muzzle pointed downwards.
* Inspect your tree stand for wear, defects or damage, every time you use it.
Overall, New Hampshire has a strong record for hunter safety, largely attributable to the state's effective hunter education programs and the increased use of blaze orange clothing. The average number of hunting-related incidents per year has gone down each decade since mandatory hunter education classes became required in the 1960s. The 1960s saw an average of 21.4 incidents per year in New Hampshire. Fewer incidents have occurred each decade since, with an average of 3.1 incidents per year since 2000. Serious incidents are even rarer – there have been a total of four hunting-related fatalities in the state in the last 15 years.
One dangerous element people sometimes underestimate is the weather, according to Davison. Avoid potentially deadly hypothermia by paying attention to forecasts and dressing properly. Bring extra layers of clothing, space blanket, food, water, a first aid kit and fire-starting materials. Be sure someone knows where you’re going to be, and when you plan to be back. Use a map and compass to navigate, and never rely only on your cell phone or GPS to find your way out of the woods.
“Hunting is a safe and rewarding activity that youth and families can all enjoy this time of year,” says Davison. “My advice is to get out there, enjoy yourself, hunt smart and above all, hunt safe!”
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Officials are seeking information to aid an investigation into the shooting of a juvenile bald eagle off the Millsfield Loop Road in Wildlife Management Area B, in Millsfield, northern New Hampshire, on or about October 22, 2009. Anyone with information should call the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Operation Game Thief 24-hour hotline at: 1-800-344-4262, or report online anytime at http://www.HuntNH.com/OGT. Callers may remain anonymous. New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s conservation officers and special agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of up to $2,500 to the person or people who provide information leading to a conviction under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Local sportsmen discovered the injured bald eagle and notified the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. A licensed wildlife rehabilitator is caring for the eagle. Examination of the eagle revealed it had been shot with a shotgun and sustained a fractured wing and other injuries. A veterinarian expects the wing will heal well enough for the eagle to fly again and for it eventually to be released into the wild. The New Hampshire moose and small game hunting seasons were open at the time the eagle was found. In addition to the Eagle Act, state laws and the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act protect bald eagles. Until 2007, bald eagles were also protected under the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and a trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information about our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws.gov. New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. Visit http://www.wildnh.com.
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Songs From Around the World and Premiere of Jonathan Santore's “Living with Squirrels” MEREDITH, NH – The New Hampshire Master Chorale’s (NHMC) upcoming concert series will celebrate songs of harvest and home from around the world - Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, Romania, and America. Unveiled at the concerts will be originally set music based on poetry about New Hampshire by Jonathan Santore, the 2010 NH State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellow. Concerts will be held on November 20, 21, and 22 in Concord, NH; Norwich, VT; and Plymouth, NH respectively. Santore has set to music three humorous and poignant poems about New Hampshire written by Liz Ahl, a Plymouth State University professor and nationally acclaimed poet.
“I’m so pleased to premiere these new pieces, setting text by a contemporary New Hampshire poet,” said Santore. “I’d like to thank the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts for the fellowship, and the New Hampshire Master Chorale, whose encouragement, advocacy, and consummate artistry inspired me to create the body of work that won the award.” Tickets will be sold at each concert for $15 for seniors and students or $20 for all others. The concerts will be held on the following dates and times: - Friday, November 20, 8:00 PM, South Congregational Church, Concord, NH;
- Saturday, November 21, at 7:30pm, Norwich Congregational Church, Norwich, VT; and
- Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 PM, Plymouth Congregational Church, Plymouth, NH
- 3:30 PM pre-concert talk with Jonathan Santore and Liz Ahl
Dan Perkins, NHMC Music Director commented, “We welcome five wonderful new singers to the ensemble this season! Our program is one of comfort and warmth, focusing on the things most important and close to us – our families and our passions. We will sing a wide variety of familiar, as well as new works that celebrate these themes.” The New Hampshire Master Chorale, a nonprofit choir in its seventh season, is dedicated to excellence in the art of choral music performance. Members of the group are singers auditioned from throughout New England who have performed as soloists and in choral ensembles throughout the world. For more information about the New Hampshire Master Chorale or concert tickets, visit http://www.nhmasterchorale.org or 603-536-2367.
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Two hunting-related shooting incidents occurred in New Hampshire on Saturday, October 31, the opening day of the state’s muzzleloader season for deer. One was fatal. In Rindge, N.H., Timothy Letourneau of Rindge, age 21, was killed when his muzzleloader discharged shortly after he had gotten into his treestand. Letourneau had been hunting with his brother on land off Old Jaffrey Road, where the pair had landowner permission to hunt. The landowner called 911 just before 4 p.m. on Saturday (October 31) to report that a hunter had been shot. New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers, Rindge Police and Rindge Fire and Rescue responded. Letourneau was transported to Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, where he was pronounced dead from an accidental gunshot wound, according to N.H. Fish and Game Lt. Craig Morrocco. Also on Saturday afternoon, a deer hunter was injured in Ossipee. Robert LaPointe of Somersworth, age 66, was pulling his muzzleloader up into his treestand about 1:45 p.m. when the gun got stuck on a branch, which pulled the trigger. The gun was fully loaded (with cap) and pointed upwards. It went off and shot LaPointe in the hand at close range, causing serious injury. LaPointe was transported to Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, then transferred to Maine Medical Center in Portland, according to N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officer Mark Hensel. “When you bring a firearm up into a treestand, the gun must be unloaded – for muzzleloaders, uncapped – with the safety on. Also, control the direction of the muzzle of your firearm; know exactly where it’s pointing at all times,” said Hensel. Overall, New Hampshire has a strong record for hunter safety, largely attributable to the state's effective hunter education programs. The average number of hunting-related incidents per year has gone down each decade since mandatory hunter education classes became required in the 1960s. The 1960s saw an average of 21.4 incidents per year in New Hampshire. Fewer incidents have occurred each decade since, with an average of 3.1 incidents per year since 2000. Serious incidents are even rarer – the recent death brings to four the total number of hunting-related fatalities that have occurred in the state in the last 15 years. Ten Commandments of Hunting Safety: 1. Treat every firearm with the same respect due a loaded firearm. 2. Control the direction of your firearm's muzzle. 3. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. 4. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions. 5. Unload firearms when not in use. 6. Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. 7. Never climb a fence or tree, or jump a ditch or log, with a loaded firearm. 8. Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water. 9. Store firearms and ammunition separately. 10. Avoid alcoholic beverages or other mood-altering drugs before or while shooting. “If you’re going to use a treestand, be sure to follow all the manufacturer’s directions, including use of a safety harness to secure yourself to the tree while in the stand,” said Lt. Morrocco. For more information on treestand safety, visit http://www.tmastands.com. For more information on hunter safety programs in New Hampshire, visit http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/hunter_ed.htm.
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Higher Ground Presents is pleased to welcome Brandi Carlile at the historic Colonial Theatre in Keene, NH on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 8pm.
Since appearing on Rolling Stone’s 2005 “Top 10 To Watch” list, Brandi Carlile has wooed audiences with her powerful live performances and poppy, alt-country-ish recordings. Her songs are recognizable from Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Touring in support of her latest release, Give Up The Ghost, Carlile comes roaring in with “a hurricane of lung power…ripping loose and flailing into the wind, rearranging coastlines, flooding streets.”
“Ms. Carlile…has the kind of voice most Nashville producers would be happy to work with: roomy, dark-hued and bittersweet, with a firmness of purpose and pitch.” – New York Times
“Carlisle's expressive voice is huskier live than on record, at times sounding like a lighter version of Melissa Etheridge -- but when she reaches the top of her range…the effect is stunning…” - Variety
Doors for this all-ages event open at 7:30pm, with the show beginning promptly at 8:00pm. Advance tickets are $41 for Gold Circle seating and $31 for regular seating (plus applicable fees). Day of show tickets are $43 for Gold Circle, $33 for regular (plus applicable fees).
Tickets are available beginning Friday, November 6 at noon. They may be purchased online at http://www.thecolonial.org/, charged by phone at 603.532.2033, or in person at Colonial Theatre box office, 95 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431.
All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice.
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