2023 legislation in nh

[Ol'Man]

The Bills on treestands and game cams. They are NUTZ.. What harm does a game cam cause ? On a swamp edge where hardly anyone goes, YES,, it is someone elses property, I get it. but wheres the harm ?? Invasion of privacy, ? This stuff is NUTZ... So, how is NHFG going to be able to enforce game cams.. they have nothing else to do.. or is this a money maker bill,, seeing as how there are so many game cams sold in this state .
Of all the things we have to worry about in this state, lets go after a hunter who has a game cam..
There goes the " Live Free " part...

 

[frontierrots]

Sadly having heard a lot of the landowner complaints over the last two years of this bill im very sad to say that people putting cameras in stupid spots, disrespectful locations, constant posting of “who is this in front of my camera” and similar are the trigger for this

It sincerely pains me to say this

 

[Ol'Man]

Well , I must say, first time I ve ever heard that someone would or did leave a note saying " whose this by cam"
I know hard to believe,, there is someone else in the woods beside you , me and sasquatch there buddy .
If someone was to leave such a note, what did they wany back, an apology .
As Much as I get it, these kind of " New laws" just burn me up,, Yes I have cell cams up I love waking up in the morning to see a doe or 2, a coyote, porcupine, or Old stinky the skunk pics sent to my phone. Its cool.
No Harm, No foul,, No intrusion.. No damage done. NO, Its not my land either. Its someones land, I ve never met. which is open to the public. If it comes down to I need permission, I ll go and ask as required by the law. but geeesh,, im no kid any more, Im onto 60 here, again, Not being argumentitive, just conversation. so dont take me wrong. I thought this foolish bill went away last year,, So, how is nhfg gonna enforce game cams.. I read the $$$ amount ,, up to 1000.00,,, at some point. REALLY... for a game cam.. I think this State has bigger issues than a game cam strapped to a tree. It all seems stoooopid to me... Dont mean Im rite, Dont mean Im wrong. Just sayin is all...
Thanks

 

[NH Hunter]

I think by “postings” they’re speaking to hunters on Facebook or other sites arguing with one another. Making a mockery of hunters , by “fellow “ hunters.

 

[Ol'Man]

Gotcha,,, Well there you go, this Ol'Man doesnt do facebook ,, Nice to meet you also .
I said it before, I ll say it again , Hunters are a Brotherhood, and should act accordingly towards one another, and to those who afford us the opportunity to hunt their lands.

 

[NH Hunter]

Gotcha,,, Well there you go, this Ol'Man doesnt do facebook ,, Nice to meet you also .
I said it before, I ll say it again , Hunters are a Brotherhood, and should act accordingly towards one another, and to those who afford us the opportunity to hunt their lands.

I agree with those that allow us hunting privileges on their land, but there’s many a member in that “brotherhood” that want the numbers but will tell you to beat it when you actually want to hunt. Sad but true my friend…..There’s a lot of deer queers out there .

 

[frontierrots]

Well , I must say, first time I ve ever heard that someone would or did leave a note saying " whose this by cam"
I know hard to believe,, there is someone else in the woods beside you , me and sasquatch there buddy .
If someone was to leave such a note, what did they wany back, an apology .
As Much as I get it, these kind of " New laws" just burn me up,, Yes I have cell cams up I love waking up in the morning to see a doe or 2, a coyote, porcupine, or Old stinky the skunk pics sent to my phone. Its cool.
No Harm, No foul,, No intrusion.. No damage done. NO, Its not my land either. Its someones land, I ve never met. which is open to the public. If it comes down to I need permission, I ll go and ask as required by the law. but geeesh,, im no kid any more, Im onto 60 here, again, Not being argumentitive, just conversation. so dont take me wrong. I thought this foolish bill went away last year,, So, how is nhfg gonna enforce game cams.. I read the $$$ amount ,, up to 1000.00,,, at some point. REALLY... for a game cam.. I think this State has bigger issues than a game cam strapped to a tree. It all seems stoooopid to me... Dont mean Im rite, Dont mean Im wrong. Just sayin is all...
Thanks

No note
They post the pics on line
“Whose this by my cam anyone know?”

 

[frontierrots]

If people had used the brain and ethics they were born with this bill would never have happened

But here we are

 

[frontierrots]

Trail camera bill and tree stand/blind bill update 5/4/23 (full text for both below)

Camera bill SB14 has now passed the Senate and passed first House committee and first passage through Full House
It has now been referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety commission

Public hearing/comment has not yet been scheduled

We still need to try to get turkey blinds and stands mentioned in some way

SB14 trail cameras
Current bill version below
“Floor Amendment to SB 14-FN

Amend the bill by replacing sections 2 and 3 with the following:

2 New Section; General Provisions as to Fish and Game; Use of Game Cameras. Amend RSA 207 by inserting after section 62 the following new section:
207:63 Game Cameras.
I. Any person taking or attempting to take a game animal or fur-bearing animal may use a game camera to locate, surveil, aid or assist in any attempt to locate or surveil any game animal or fur-bearing animal, provided that no person shall take a game animal or fur-bearing animal within the same calendar day of remotely viewing any image or video of that animal from a game camera in that area.
II.(a) No person shall place a game camera that records or transmits images or data of any kind while unattended outside on the private property of another without the consent of the property owner or the property owner has posted signage on his or her property allowing the placement of such camera as provided in this section. A game camera placed on state owned or managed lands, or on municipally owned property, shall be exempt from requiring landowner permission.
(b) A property owner may permit the placement of a game camera by posting signs of durable material with any words describing the physical activity permitted, such as “Game Cameras Allowed”, printed with block letters no less than 2 inches in height, and with the name and contact information of the property owner. Such signs shall be posted at gates, bars and commonly used entrances. This section shall not prevent any property owner adding to the language required by this section.
(c) Any permission granted by a property owner under this section shall expire on December 31st of each calendar year, unless revoked or extended by the property owner or his or her designee.
III. A person who places a game camera on the private property of another, or on state owned or state managed property, shall label the camera with the name and contact information of the camera owner in a manner visible while mounted.
IV. A property owner shall contact a local or state law enforcement officer or conservation officer to remove and seize a game camera which was placed in violation of this section.
V. This section shall not prohibit:
(a) The lawful use of implanted or attached electronic devices by fish and game department staff, or other persons holding a scientific permit from the executive director, to identify, monitor, or track animals; or
(b) Any device placed or used in accordance with a warrant or in accordance with other lawful actions of law enforcement officers or personnel of the fish and game department in the performance of their official duties.
VI. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine of up to $125 for each offense and, for a second or subsequent conviction under this section, may forfeit the game camera and related fastening devices used during the violation of this section.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.”

SB15 tree stand and blinds
Current bill version below

“Amendment to SB 15-FN

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

1 Use of Tree Stands, Observation Blinds, and Pit Blinds. Amend RSA 207:36-a to read as follows:
207:36-a Use of Tree Stands, Observation Blinds, and Pit Blinds.
I. No person shall erect, build or use a tree stand or observation blind on land of another person that damages or destroys a tree by inserting into the tree any metallic, ceramic, or other object used as part of a ladder or observation deck, without express written permission from the property owner or designee.
II. No person shall erect, build or use a pit blind on land of another person without express written permission from the property owner or designee.
III. No person shall cut any tree in connection with any of the activities regulated under this section without the express written permission of the property owner or designee.
IV. Except for permissions granted by property owners in paragraphs V and VI of this section, the permittee shall carry such permit on his person while in the field and shall be subject to inspection on demand of any conservation officer.
V. No person shall construct a permanent tree stand or observation blind without permission from the property owner or designee.
VI. A portable or temporary tree stand or observation blind that does not violate paragraph I or II may be erected on the land of another between August 1 and December 31 of a calendar year. All portable or temporary tree stands or observation blinds shall be removed from the property by April 1, unless allowed by permission from the property owner or designee.
[V.] VII. All property owner permits shall expire on December 31 of each year unless rescinded by the property owner or designee.
VIII. All tree stands or observation blinds shall be labeled with the name and contact information of the owner of the tree stand or observation blind in a clearly visible manner.
[VI.] IX. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be liable for the amount of damage caused by the act, to be recovered by the property owner sustaining the damage and/or any fine amount levied by the fish and game department.
[VII.] X. The executive director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the form, issuance and filing of property owner permits for the tree stands, observation blinds and pit blinds.
XI. A property owner shall contact a local or state law enforcement officer or conservation officer to remove and seize a permanent, portable, or temporary tree stand or observation blind which was placed, or the owner of which has failed to remove, in violation of this section.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.”

 

[frontierrots]

2023 NH Legislation update

If you want to look up any bill go to https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us
Scroll down to “find a bill”

Sportsmen related bills
Passed awaiting governor
* SB17 establishing a gifts and donations account within the fish and game fund.

* SB18 relative to the purchase of duck stamps and the suspension or revocation of a license issued by the fish and game commission
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In process
* SB14 relative to the use of game cameras. Passed senate, passed house committees . Next full house

* SB15 relative to the use of tree stands and observation blinds. Passed senate, passed house committees . Next full house

* SB 160 relative to the use of OHRVs on designated trails and requiring a permit to operate certain OHRVs from before sunrise to after sunset. Passed senate, passed house committees . Next full house

* SB 256 establishing a safety program for off-highway recreational vehicles and snowmobiles. Passed senate, passed house committees . Next full house
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ITL (killed)
* Hb 498 requiring fish and game officers to obtain a warrant to conduct a search and seizure

* SB 226 relative to the use of bait for hunting bear

* HB191 relative to voluntarily surrendered firearms

* Sb 117 relative to the definition of a "child" for the purpose of negligent storage of firearms

* HR8 a resolution urging Congress to enact legislation regulating and banning certain semi-automatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

* Hb32 relative to possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.

* Hb59 requiring a background check prior to any commercial firearm sale.

* Hb78 repealing an act prohibiting the state from enforcing any federal statute, regulation, or Presidential Executive Order that restricts or regulates the right of the people to keep or bear arms.

* Hb444 prohibiting possession of a firearm at a polling place

* HB76 an act imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.

* Sb 247 repealing limited liability for manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition.
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Tabled (will not proceed , requires 2/3 vote to get back off table)
* SB164 relative to biodiverse environments
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Retained (held on to may come back in fall)
* SB13 relative to recovery of search and rescue expenses

* HB 512 exempting firearms manufactured in New Hampshire from federal laws and regulations
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Indefinitely postponed (can’t return for at least a year)
* Hb 351 relative to the negligent storage of firearms and relative to firearm safety devices

 

[338 Bear Hunter]

I seem to recall some discussion about possibly having a second bear tag for the White Mountain region. What happened to that?

 

[frontierrots]

I seem to recall some discussion about possibly having a second bear tag for the White Mountain region. What happened to that?

That’s Fg rules not legislation

I have a separate thread for that