New Hampshire Statutes
§ 207:37-c — Shooting Human Beings While Hunting
New Hampshire·Title XVIII FISH AND GAME·Ch. 207 GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO FISH AND GAME·Subdivision Injuring Property or Person
I.Any person, while on a hunting trip, or in pursuit of wild animals or wild birds, or while target practicing, who negligently shoots and wounds any human being, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
II.Any person, while on a hunting trip, or in pursuit of wild animals or wild birds, or while target practicing, who shoots and causes the death of any human being, may be charged pursuant to the appropriate criminal code statute.
III.The provisions of this section shall apply to any person hunting or target practicing with a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow and bolt.
IV.In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the person shall be subject to license revocation under RSA 207:37-b.
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Legislative History
1997, 188:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.