Who’s afraid of a little fee increase? A New Hampshire Republican governor in an election year.

By: Dana Wormald

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 1,042

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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In the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department biennial report submitted to the Governor and Executive Council in October, Executive Director Stephanie Simek wrote: “The Department’s operations continue to serve all who live in and visit New Hampshire. However, our primary funding source — revenues from hunting and fishing licenses — has remained relatively flat over the biennium.

“Meanwhile,” Simek continued, “the scope of our responsibilities and associated costs continued to expand.”

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