Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department issued a letter withdrawing the rule change that would have permitted a Limited Bobcat hunting Season in the state.
Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) issued the following statement on the decision.
“I commend the New Hampshire Fish and Game’s decision to withdraw the proposed rule which would have allowed a limited Bobcat Season in New Hampshire. Not only did we hear significant public opposition to this rule change, I believe this was flawed policy and I was prepared to propose an amendment to extend the moratorium on the prohibition of the bobcat hunt, if necessary,” said Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro). “I will move to withdraw the amendment though I believe it would have received overwhelming support by my legislative colleagues.”
“Fish and Game’s action today maintains the current prohibition on Bobcat Hunting in the State, which was designed to preserve the vitality of the species and ensure the continued growth of the once dwindling population of these cats in New Hampshire.”
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