New Hampshire Fish and Game floats higher fees, but governor not on board

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 823

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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When the state Department of Fish and Game proposed an increase to the cost of hunting and fishing licenses earlier this year, the feedback the agency received from hunters and anglers was largely positive, officials said.

But shortly after those information-gathering sessions, the department pulled back the changes until at least next year, a move Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s office later said she had requested.

“Governor Ayotte opposes increasing fees for fishing licenses,” wrote spokesperson John …

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