New Hampshire’s Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend will be held statewide on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25. Participating youth must be age 15 or younger and must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult age 18 or older.

Adult hunters must possess a regular New Hampshire hunting license, a New Hampshire migratory waterfowl license, a Federal Duck Stamp, and a HIP (Harvest Information Program) permit number.

The mentoring adult may not hunt waterfowl. The youth hunter is not required to have a hunting license, Federal Duck Stamp, or HIP permit

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“The youth weekend is a great way to get kids involved in waterfowl hunting,” said Jessica Carloni, Waterfowl Biologist for the NH Fish and Game Department.

“It provides them the opportunity to go with an adult who knows the sport at a time of year when it’s still fairly warm and good numbers of birds are around. Quality time spent with a child during youth weekend can help foster an appreciation for hunting and the environment.”

All regular season waterfowl regulations, including shooting hours and use of non-toxic shot apply during the youth weekend. Specific seasons and bag limits for various waterfowl are listed on the Fish and Game website.

Fly tying class

Registration is now open for this fall’s only Let’s Go Fishing fly tying class, which will be held on Oct. 22 at Tracy Memorial Library in New London.

Upcoming winter classes will be held throughout the Granite State from January through March, which will include variety of hands-on events, and opportunities for both beginner and intermediate participants to learn the techniques that will make the art of fly tying personally rewarding.

“This October’s class will be led by master fly tier, author, and Let’s Go Fishing instructor Scott Biron. “All participants will learn how to tie fly patterns that are commonly used in New Hampshire waters. Beginners will be introduced to the use of all the basic tools and materials necessary to tie flies and attendees will also learn what the flies imitate.”

said Biron of this fall class.

Preregistration for this free one-day workshop is required and is first-come, first-served. No experience is necessary. This course is limited to 10 participants, ages 15 and older. All program materials and equipment will be provided.