News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
April 14, 2004
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:
Judy Silverberg: (603) 271-3211
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211
April 14, 2005
MAKE TRACKS FOR DISCOVER WILD NEW HAMPSHIRE DAY: APRIL 30
CONCORD, N.H. -- Mark your calendars for New Hampshire Fish and Game
Department's biggest event of the year -- Discover WILD New Hampshire Day
-- on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fish and Game
headquarters on Hazen Drive in Concord. Admission is free. There will be fun
on tap for the whole family, with lots to see -- from live falcons to
huge trout -- and even more to do. Try your hand at archery or learn to
cast a fishing line. Build a duck box, tie a fly or learn to find your
way with a map and compass. See inside a trout stocking truck. Watch
retriever dogs in action. Let the kids try a scavenger hunt or make
wildlife arts and crafts. Enter a free drawing for a backpack full of prizes
you can use on your own outdoor adventures.
One of the best parts of the day is the chance to talk to dozens of
representatives from outdoor and conservation groups from every corner of
the state, with exhibits and demonstrations to help you appreciate all
that's WILD about the Granite State. More than 35 exhibitors will be on
hand, from an array of New Hampshire organizations associated with
wildlife, nature and conservation, from the Appalachian Mountain Club and
the Little Nature Museum to the N.H. Wild Turkey Federation.
Take advantage of special presentations going on throughout the day,
including:
* 10:15 a.m.: Wildlife Photography Basics - With professional
photographer Alan Briere.
* 11:00 a.m.: New Hampshire Raptors -- Live birds and more. New
Hampshire Audubon.
* 11:45 a.m.: Alien Invasion! -- Hold off invasive species. Rundlett
Middle School students.
* 12:30 p.m.: Animal Weapons -- Teeth, claws, quills! Squam Lakes
Natural Science Center.
* 1:30 p.m.: Calls of the Wild -- Duck-calling demonstration.
Wildlife walks and demonstrations continue throughout the day,
including:
* Basic Birding: 10:30 a.m. -- Darrel Covell, UNH Cooperative
Extension.
* What's in Your Pack? 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m. -- Nathan Duclos,
Appalachian Mtn. Club.
* Landscaping for Wildlife, -- 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. -- Marilyn
Wyzga, N.H. Fish and Game.
* Retrieval dog demonstrations: On the hour.
* Basic compass instruction: On-going.
* Let's Go Fishing casting practice: On-going.
Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a rain-or-shine event. A food
concession will be available mid-day. 2005 marks the 17th year that Fish and
Game has held Discover WILD New Hampshire Day. The event began in 1989
as an observance of Earth Day and a celebration of the state's wealth
of natural resources and outdoor opportunities. More than 5,000 people
attended last year's event.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage
and protect the state's fish, wildlife and marine resources and their
habitats. Visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us.
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NOTE TO NEWS MEDIA: PHOTOS AVAILABLE
Print-quality images of previous Discover WILD New Hampshire Day events
are available for publication. Download from
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us.
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:30 radio PSA
RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
If you love everything that's WILD about New Hampshire, make tracks for
Discover Wild New Hampshire Day, coming Saturday, April 30, from 10 to
3 at New Hampshire Fish and Game Department headquarters on Hazen Drive
in Concord. It's free! See live animals and big trout. Try your hand at
archery or casting a fishing line. Meet over 35 exhibitors from outdoor
and conservation groups across the state. Bring the family and enjoy
the fun! Visit www.wildlife.state.nh.us .
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Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive,
Concord, NH 03301. Comments or questions concerning this list should
be directed to lpoinier@wildlife.state.nh.us.
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