News from NH Fish and Game ~ http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us

October 14, 2005


        HUNTERS NOTE: STATE PROPERTIES CLOSED IN SOUTHWEST NH

CONCORD, N.H. -- Following heavy rainfall and severe flooding in the 
southwest part of the state, the New Hampshire Department of Resources 
and Economic Development (DRED) has closed several state parks, state 
forests, and state trail areas to protect the safety of visitors. The 
properties will remain closed until the weather is stable and when 
assessments show no safety issues to the public.

Hunters -- especially moose hunters, who will be in the field the 
weekend of October 15 -- should make note of the closures and plan their 
hunts accordingly.

Below is a list of the closed state properties, listed alphabetically 
by property name.

  Annett State Forest, Rindge
  Ashuelot Rail Trail
  Casalis State Forest, Peterborough
  Cheshire Rail Trail
  Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area, Chesterfield 
  Fall Mountain State Forest, Langdon
  Fort Hill Rail Trail
  Gile State Forest, Springfield
  Hubbard Hill State Forest, Charlestown
  Low State Forest, Hillsborough
  Pillsbury State Park, Washington 
  Pisgah State Park, Winchester/Hinsdale/Chesterfield 
  Russell-Abbott State Forest, Wilton/Mason
  Sugar River Rail Trail

For the current list of closures, visit DRED at 
http://www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/parknews/Flood05/DREDFloodResponse05.html

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