I am sure many of you are familiar with photos taken by game cameras of beautiful wildlife, but did you know how New Hampshire game camera laws changed? Trespass and Illegal Off-Trail Violations No doubt some of you may own a game camera. Are you aware that game cameras are useful tools in catching trespass or snowmobile violators? For many years conservation officers and landowners have … [Read more...] about How New Hampshire Game Camera Laws Changed
About Captain Michael Eastman
Analyzing the Cause of Snowmobile Accidents: The Three Highest Contributing Factors
When a NH Fish and Game officer investigates a snowmobile accident they look at the factors which contributed to the accident. There are 17 factors that are listed on the accident report form. These factors range from unsafe speed, alcohol/drugs, mechanical issues, icy trails, etc. When the officer completes the accident report, there may be multiple factors that caused this accident to … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Cause of Snowmobile Accidents: The Three Highest Contributing Factors
Reporting Snowmobile Accidents
Snowfall marks the start of the season when the conservation officers of New Hampshire begin to get the usual calls for snowmobile accidents. So, what is the requirement for reporting snowmobile accidents and who needs to report it? Reporting Snowmobile Accidents All OHRV accidents, including snowmobiles that involve death, personal injury and damage to property over $1,000 need to be … [Read more...] about Reporting Snowmobile Accidents
NH Snowmobile Fines Increase
As winter quickly approaches and we look to prepare our sleds for the riding season, some snowmobilers may find that some fines for certain snowmobile offenses have increased. House Bill 630 increased the fines for unreasonable speed, sound level/exhausts, required equipment (exhausts), unregistered snowmobiles, and operating on the property of another without written landowner … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobile Fines Increase