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Old 09-18-2023, 05:31 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by granitebox View Post
Sorry, didn't intend to start a discussion about the pro and cons, that was decided by F&G last year - the islands are overrun with a non-sustainable population of deer, they are cute but they are doing more harm than good now.

There are plenty of folks that allow access to the islands, without markings, the default is you allow access to your property for hunting.

From NH F&G website:

"Based on long-standing tradition, nearly all lands in the state of New Hampshire are open to hunting. The "rule of thumb" in New Hampshire is: all state, federal, municipal, county and private land is open to hunting unless it is posted against hunting. However, hunting is a privilege granted by the landowner -- not a right granted to the hunter. "
Which (non-bridged) islands are overrun? Whose dock can you tie up to without permission? Different sets of rules at work here. I have observed Marine Patrol order uninvited boaters to leave my neighbor's beach--neighbor wasn't home, no signs, but somebody reported them.
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