Monday, April 16, 2018

Discover Wild New Hampshire Day April 21

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

CONCORD, NH – NH Fish and Game’s biggest event of the year is almost here! Get in on the fun at Discover WILD New Hampshire Day on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, NH. Admission is free!

This fun-filled festival explores New Hampshire's wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions, with exhibits by 60-plus outdoor and conservation organizations, plus live animals, demos, and more.  See big trout in the hatchery truck.  Tie a fly with Trout Unlimited.  Meet trained falcons and their handlers.  Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying, and shooting at the rifle range. Meet the cast of North Woods Law: New Hampshire. Create your own wildlife crafts, plant a tree, and toast a s’more.  Climb aboard the Bass Pro Shops yacht and cast a line. Check out the latest hunting and fishing gear and gadgets in the expo tent.

Be sure to stop by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire tent and enter a giant raffle of outdoor gear and other great prizes!  The Foundation raffle drawings will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a "rain or shine" event.  Hunting and fishing licenses will be sold.  Food concessions feature Arnie’s Place food and home-made ice cream, and hot dogs by Puppy Love.



Please note that no dogs, except service and working animals, will be permitted at the event.



Discover WILD New Hampshire Day began in New Hampshire in 1989 as an observance of Earth Day and a celebration of the state's wealth of natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities. The event is hosted by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (www.wildnh.com) and sponsored by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire (nhwildlifeheritage.org), and media sponsor Binnie Media/NH1 News.
Source: NH Fish and Game Press Release and Photo

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