New Hampshire § 211:2-e Freshwater Smelt

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 211:2-e — Freshwater Smelt

New Hampshire § 211:2-e

Title XVIIIFISH AND GAME

Ch. 211FISH, SHELLFISH, LOBSTERS AND CRABS

SubdivisionMethod and Manner of Taking Fish

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 211:2-e (2026).

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I.Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, no person shall take smelt (Osmerus mordax) from the fresh waters of this state by any method other than by angling, unless the executive director determines that other methods of taking smelt would not be detrimental to the smelt resources of the state.

II.The executive director shall have the authority to open and close the season for the taking of smelt, to fix the daily bag and possession limits, and any other conditions governing the methods and manner of taking and reporting of smelt. All rules adopted by the executive director shall be in accordance with RSA 541-A.

III.Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

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I. Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, no person shall take smelt (Osmerus mordax) from the fresh waters of this state by any method other than by angling, unless the executive director determines that other methods of taking smelt would not be detrimental to the smelt resources of the state.
II. The executive director shall have the authority to open and close the season for the taking of smelt, to fix the daily bag and possession limits, and any other conditions governing the methods and manner of taking and reporting of smelt. All rules adopted by the executive director shall be in accordance with RSA 541-A.
III. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.