CONCORD, N.H. -- If you are interested in helping conserve one of New Hampshire's endangered species and promote native plants - and are able to spend a Saturday or two doing physical outdoor work, consider volunteering to help out with the New England cottontail project in the seacoast region of New Hampshire this [...]
CONCORD, N.H. - Kids who want to enter New Hampshire's 2012 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest should start putting the finishing touches on their masterpieces. Entries must be postmarked by March 15. The contest is a chance for New Hampshire youth from kindergarten through grade 12 to create original artwork depicting any North American [...]
February 7, 2012, in Lancaster; February 8, 2012, in Concord
CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau will be among the panelists in an upcoming workshop on "Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses," part of the Timber Talks series sponsored by the N.H. Timberland Owners Association and other [...]
My son called last week to inform me he and his friends were going to climb Mount Washington. All I could think of was them not being prepared for what may happen. Mount Washington is know for unpredictable changing weather. I have actually never been to the top of the rock but have skied Tuckerman's Ravine several times. My last visit the weather in Manchester was calling for a Bermuda High with early May temperatures in the 80's. It had just snowed 2 feet at Wildcat in the previous week so we planned for a soggy hike up. We got up to the bowl around 9 am and set out for some runs down the Headwall and Hillman's all in warm weather and sun. Well in a matter of minutes the weather turned and we were in a snow storm while looking over at Wildcat in brilliant sunshine. Fortunately the 2 feet of snow that had arrived prior let us ski all the way out to the car saving the hike out. Loaded up the jeep put the roof down and enjoyed the ride home in the 75 degree weather. My son was in 7 grade for this trip up and all I heard was are we there yet and how much further so when I heard his plans all I could imagine is a group of ill prepared post college party animals getting lost and spending the night in shorts. I must have sent him every article I could find on the weather, what to wear, food, water, sunblock to winter gloves and hats. I am very pleased to announce that they did prepare properly and did encounter changing weather patterns from the warmth at the base to snow and sleet at the top but had the right clothing and the day was a success.
Lake Winnipesaukee holds some of the best Salmon, Lake trout and Rainbow trout fishing around. With 42,000 acres to fish where are the fish today.You can travel all over the lake ( channel 12 on VHF will help ) but I am not much for long trips searching for the fish schools. I stick to Meredith Bay and know where the fish should be, [...]
Lake Waukewan is situated just to the west of Lake Winnipesaukee. The major towns on the shoreline of Waukewan are Center Harbor, Meredith, and New Hampton. In terms of population, Meredith is the largest of these with approximately 6,000 residents, while New Hampton is home to around 2,000 and Center Harbor [...]
Newfound Lake is one of the cleanest large lakes in the world, the lake is cherished by residents and visitors alike. In the past it was called Pasquanney (the Native American name for the lake), Berea, Onaway and others. The lake is 4106 acres at an elevation of 587 feet. The maximum depth of 183 feet produces some of the best Lake Trout, [...]
The calender says that spring is less than 20 days away but the thermometer is telling a different story with a 2 degree reading this morning. On the bright side the sun is shinning to help cut the windchill factor down from the 20 mile per hour winds gusting me across the driveway. Forget the temperature for a minute. Springtime in NH [...]
Happy New Year.. What to do on your day off ?? Skiing.... With modern snow-making all the ski areas are up and running with excellent conditions. I have been over to Gunstock 3 times this year so far. The conditions have been excellent with the crowds being manageable. Rent equipment if you don't own. [...]
