News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
October 17, 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:
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211 
Wildlife Division: (603) 271-2461
October 17, 2005


MOOSE HUNT OPENING WEEKEND BRINGS 25% SUCCESS

CONCORD, N.H. -- Rainy, windy weather made for a slow opening weekend 
for the 18th annual New Hampshire moose hunt. So far, a little more than 
a fourth of the state's moose hunters have hit their mark. On Saturday 
and Sunday, a total of 133 moose were taken by moose hunters statewide 
-- 101 bulls and 32 cows (female moose). In contrast, by this same 
point in the season last year, a total of 212 moose had been taken. 

Numbers were down at check stations around the state with the exception 
of Hillsboro, which has been the busiest check in the state so far, 
checking in 23 moose over the opening weekend compared to 18 last year.

New Hampshire's nine-day moose hunt continues through Sunday, October 
23. More than 15,800 people entered the 2005 lottery for a chance to be 
offered one of the 525 permits issued to hunt moose this year in the 
Granite State. 

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.wildlife.state.nh.us. 

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