News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
November 16, 2005
Phone: (603) 271-3211
Email: info@wildlife.state.nh.us
For information and online licenses, visit 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us

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CONTACT:
Mark Ellingwood: (603) 271-2461 
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211 
Kent Gustafson: (603) 271-2461
November 16, 2005


2005 N.H. DEER SEASON UPDATE

CONCORD, N.H. -- As of Sunday, November 13, New Hampshire's hunters had 
registered 7,366 deer statewide, or about 4% above the 2004 total of 
7,101 at this point in the season. Five days into the firearms season, 
several counties, including Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Merrimack and 
Sullivan, have the highest registration estimates since 2000. A little snow 
in some northern areas and in some higher elevation areas may have 
contributed to hunter enthusiasm and success.

"The rut will likely be in full swing in the next week or so, and with 
the Thanksgiving holidays approaching, lots of good firearm and archery 
hunting opportunities remain," said Kent Gustafson, Deer Project Leader 
for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

The estimated deer kill statewide and by county through November 13, 
with comparisons to the previous six years, is listed in the online 
version of this press release at 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Newsroom/News_2005/News_2005_Q4/deer_season_update_111605.htm. 
These numbers are estimates based on the number of deer registered and 
are not final.

The firearms season continues through December 4 statewide, with most 
parts of the state now limited to legally antlered bucks for firearm 
hunters. Check the 2005-06 New Hampshire Hunting Digest for additional 
dates and details (download the current Hunting Digest at 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/hunting.htm).

New Hampshire hunting licenses can be purchased online (if you've 
purchased a license since 2000) at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. Licenses 
also may be purchased at Fish and Game headquarters or from license 
agents across the state. Don't let another season get away!

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the 
state's fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. For more 
information on deer hunting in New Hampshire, visit 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/Hunt_species/hunt_deer.htm. 


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