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#102237 - 02/21/07 10:51 AM trapping ban in NH
wilson wilson trapper Registered: 12/25/06 Posts: 237 Loc: NH	got a letter today that NH is tryng to ban all foothold and connibear traps. The meeting is tomorow. Its pretty lame i dont think people understand that trapping is a necessity and can not be eliminated. Ill let you know how it goes. Coss your fingers for me fellas. _________________________ i dont give a darn what other people think, what do you think about that?
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#102283 - 02/21/07 11:53 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: wilson]
Gage Drift Gage Drift trapper Registered: 12/22/06 Posts: 486 Loc: WY & OR & IN	I'm sorry to hear that. We as trappers should write letters of protest and reason, keep them on hand, and send them wherever and whenever is necessary. Banning trapping is almost as ridiculous as overpopulating Earth just because we can, or for the fun of it, to strengthen the economy, generate taxes, or any other reason.
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#102290 - 02/21/07 12:05 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Gage Drift]
Coalman Coalman trapper Registered: 01/14/07 Posts: 102 Loc: Seacoast, NH	Hey Wilson, I'll see you there. House Bill 565 is being heard by the House of Representatives Fish and Game Committee in Concord, NH at 10 AM 02/22/07 . It is a bill to outlaw foothold and conibear traps. NH Trappers along with the NH Wildlife Federation are holding a rally in front of the State House before the hearing. NH Trapper Association is providing a shuttle from the Everett Ice Arena in Concord. Please meet here between 0830 and 0900. This is bad legislation for all NH Sportsman. This bill takes away our tools to control wildlife species. I'll be there. See details. http://nhtassoc.org/legislative.htm Thanks, Coalman _________________________ Life Member NH Trappers Association Life Member NAHC
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#102579 - 02/21/07 03:49 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Coalman]
Maineman27 Maineman27 trapper Registered: 12/26/06 Posts: 128 Loc: Maine	Don't understand why they would have to do that where you have to have permission where you trap in NH .
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#102645 - 02/21/07 04:40 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Maineman27]
Greatwhitehunter Greatwhitehunter trapper Registered: 12/26/06 Posts: 679 Loc: massachusettes New England	well i live in mass but plan on trappign N.H next year so ill hopfuly be there _________________________
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#102739 - 02/21/07 05:31 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Greatwhitehunter]
Bryton Bryton trapper Registered: 12/25/06 Posts: 895 Loc: Wisconsin	ttt Why isn't this stickied?
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#102785 - 02/21/07 05:59 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Bryton]
HunterInShadows HunterInShadows trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 529 Loc: Houghton Lake,Michigan,USA	why are you guy's just getting the info when the meeting is tommorrow....Do you have an assoc. and what are they doing about it? Does the NTA know about it? Was anybody informed outside of those who are trying to shut you down and the judges?????? Give us info. we as a family are all concerned and need to know. Info helps us all in our states. Thanks Geo. _________________________ KIDS! They are what we live for!
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#102825 - 02/21/07 06:16 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: HunterInShadows]
bpb bpb trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 187 Loc: 400 miles west of NYC	WOW this has been around for some time now...looks like even mouse traps will be banned. I think if traps are banned to the general public then members of the department of fish and game should not be allowed to use them either. No matter what the circumstance. Yep, looks like the rich from Mass. is moving into NH as well as Maine Let them call the HSUS to rescue all those animals. But then again that is the plan of the antis for them to over see all wildlife issues. Big money in those government contracts. It will be all ADC work , big~big money just like in Mass. and the other banned states. Good luck! bpb _________________________ FFL dealer in Longarms and reloading supplies. SCOPEny.org state Director NYS Muzzleloaders Assn. 2nd VP.
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#102834 - 02/21/07 06:21 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: HunterInShadows]
dktfireman dktfireman trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 58 Loc: New Hampshire	The bill just became a bill a couple of weeks ago. It was posted on the NHTA web site for months before it became a bill. We only had 2 weeks from when it became a bill to the hearing which is tomorrow. The NHTA had county directors calling the membership to notify them and get them to contact members of the Fish and Game comittee and ask them to kill this bill in committee and to attend the hearing. I should have posted it here and elsewhere a 2 weeks ago. (I'm a dope) I called as many members (in my county) as had up to date info with NHTA. Lots of disconnected and wrong numbers. We have been working with limited time. I am sure the letter we got yesterday was another effort to the membership out and to notify us of the bus service. Wish us well. Dan _________________________ Support our troops and their sacrifices. WIN THE WAR!
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#103045 - 02/21/07 07:27 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: dktfireman]
Nextyeartrapper Nextyeartrapper trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 3147 Loc: richmond virginia	good luck fighting it _________________________ what you do today you got to sleep with tonight
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#103409 - 02/22/07 12:07 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Nextyeartrapper]
victoria vixen victoria vixen trapper Registered: 12/28/06 Posts: 609 Loc: Bahamas	I am joining in your fight. A $1000. check will be forwarded to your cause. Edited by victoria vixen (02/22/07 12:07 AM)
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#103554 - 02/22/07 07:06 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: victoria vixen]
Coalman Coalman trapper Registered: 01/14/07 Posts: 102 Loc: Seacoast, NH	Thanks guys for the support. We have two things in our favor One is the Chairman of the Fish and Game Committee, Representative Abbott has allowed trapping on his property in the past. ( me ) There is a small brook bordering his property. The beavers love to plug the culvert at the road and the water backs up on his land. Second the sponsor of this bill Rep Vaillancourt recently in the press accused his former " house partner " of child pornography. His " house partner " was currently running for the State Democratic Chairmanship. The campaign was cancelled. When asked to show proof Rep Vaillancourt had none. He does not stand tall in the eyes of his peers. The response I have gotten back from our Reps has all been positive to keeping trapping the same in NH. I give you a report tonight. Thanks, Coalman Edited by Coalman (02/22/07 07:54 PM) _________________________ Life Member NH Trappers Association Life Member NAHC
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#103888 - 02/22/07 11:53 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Coalman]
M35 M35 trapper Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 32 Loc: Maryland	Anti-Hunters Take Aim at New Hampshire's Trapping Heritage- (02/12) New Hampshire Join our e-mail alert list-- http://www.ussportsmen.org/wlfatemplates/register.cfm New Hampshire sportsmen are being called to oppose an anti-trapping bill introduced in the state House of Representatives. House Bill 565, sponsored by Rep. Steve Vaillancourt, R-Manchester, will ban foot hold and conibear traps. New Hampshire sportsmen are urged to attend the House Fish and Game Committee hearing on Feb. 22 at 10:00 AM to oppose the bill. The meeting will convene in Representatives Hall in the State House, 107 N. Main Street in Concord. The prohibition of trapping will be the first step in the antis efforts to quell New Hampshires outdoor heritage. It will eliminate safe, humane tools for successful wildlife management and increase the risk of wildlife diseases, and property damage by nuisance wildlife. Take Action! New Hampshire sportsmen should attend the House Fish and Game Committee hearing on Feb. 22 to oppose HB 565. Sportsmen who cannot attend should contact their representatives to oppose the bill. To find your legislator, call (401) 222-6655 or use the Legislative Action Center at http://www.ussportsmen.org.
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#104274 - 02/22/07 05:18 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: M35]
nelacres nelacres "Farmer" trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 2376 Loc: Derby, Vermont	Please keep us posted on this, your neighbors from Vermont may be able to help. _________________________ State hopping longlining Future Tenn Trapping Fool Nelly
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#104304 - 02/22/07 05:34 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: nelacres]
Lil' Bit Lil' Bit "John's Sweetpea" trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 2142 Loc: West Virginia and Massachusett...	your MA family is supporting your efforts. Let us know how it went. _________________________ President of the Nelacres Fan Club
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#104776 - 02/22/07 08:39 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Lil' Bit]
Coalman Coalman trapper Registered: 01/14/07 Posts: 102 Loc: Seacoast, NH	The New Hampshire Trappers Association ( NHTA ) was well prepared to represent NH trappers at the House Fish & Game Committee meeting in opposition of HB 565, a bill to outlaw foothold and conibear traps. Trappers were asked to meet at a public parking lot in Concord. NHTA arranged for a bus to shuttle us to the State House. Standing is Dwight Pennell, President of the NHTA. This was the second run. The first trip was full. Downtown Trappers entering the State House. Most bill hearings are held in conference rooms. Due to the amount of trappers anticipated the hearing was held in Representative Hall. NH House F&G Committee This is the sponsor of the bill Rep. Vaillancourt. He came late and he left early. I had to leave for work after the lunch break. There were still 19 more people who asked to speak. Dwight told me NHTA still had some heavy hitters left to testify. They expected the hearing to go till 3 PM Supporting NH trappers were, The NH Fish & Game NH Department of Transportation Past Speaker of the House Past house members NH road agent This is ex Senator Burt Cohen. Senator Cohen was a past sponsor of legislation in the NH Senate to outlaw traps. He started his testimony stating we have all made mistakes. He told us his mistake was for sponsoring bad this legislation in the past. Please note the NHTA pin he is wearing. He testified in SUPPORT of trappers. It was clear by questions asked by Rep Skinder of the committee to people testifying she was in favor of this bill. She even wore a Humane Society button. That was until the past House Speaker pointed it out to Chairman Abbott, whom she had her back to this was in bad taste of house ethics. She immediately removed the button. But the damage was done. She was publicly embarrassed. You could tell that didn't go over well with her fellow committee members. As soon as we know the outcome of the committee vote we will post it. Thanks, Coalman _________________________ Life Member NH Trappers Association Life Member NAHC
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#105024 - 02/22/07 10:09 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: wilson]
Trapper Will Trapper Will trapper Registered: 12/28/06 Posts: 154 Loc: Missouri	Looks like all you trappers did a great job. Great coverage with all the pictures too. Good luck Brothers! Thanks for the update, sounds very promising. _________________________ Member: NTA, MTA
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#105615 - 02/23/07 02:32 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Trapper Will]
nelacres nelacres "Farmer" trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 2376 Loc: Derby, Vermont	Coalman please keep us appraised of the situation, sounds like the bill won't make it out of committee. _________________________ State hopping longlining Future Tenn Trapping Fool Nelly
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#107475 - 02/24/07 07:42 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: nelacres]
Greatwhitehunter Greatwhitehunter trapper Registered: 12/26/06 Posts: 679 Loc: massachusettes New England	so what was the outcome? _________________________
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#107594 - 02/24/07 08:40 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Greatwhitehunter]
Hornhunter Hornhunter trapper Registered: 12/29/06 Posts: 115 Loc: Maine	I think New Hampshire has only about 400 trappers statewide. looks like they had a good turnout.
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#107989 - 02/25/07 07:24 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Hornhunter]
wcollinge2000 wcollinge2000 trapper Registered: 01/13/07 Posts: 514 Loc: MN	congratulations especially to burt cohen now that is cool of him. to understand his mistakes and to fight for you all. I am guessing it did not pass. That is great to hear. lets hear if it didn't for sure please.not to belittle any one else I should thank all of them too. we all need to stick together even being states away. one foot in the door and the door is open lets try to keep this door shut for good. _________________________ trapping is fun chipping ice is not!
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#108055 - 02/25/07 08:16 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: wcollinge2000]
HunterInShadows HunterInShadows trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 529 Loc: Houghton Lake,Michigan,USA	congrats! good fight! _________________________ KIDS! They are what we live for!
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#108304 - 02/25/07 10:41 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: HunterInShadows]
Nextyeartrapper Nextyeartrapper trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 3147 Loc: richmond virginia	WTG yall really lined up some folks to speak for ya and im glad. You were organized to with them badges and all let us know the outcome _________________________ what you do today you got to sleep with tonight
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#108679 - 02/25/07 02:22 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Nextyeartrapper]
Lil' Bit Lil' Bit "John's Sweetpea" trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 2142 Loc: West Virginia and Massachusett...	That's fantastic! _________________________ President of the Nelacres Fan Club
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#108715 - 02/25/07 02:42 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Lil' Bit]
Jtrapper Jtrapper trapper Registered: 12/22/06 Posts: 7378 Loc: Alabama (Bama for short) 108 y...	Good job guys though i was under the impression on another a single guy saved the day, lol. _________________________ I ALMOST survived SmackDown Tupelo '08!
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#109732 - 02/25/07 10:28 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Jtrapper]
Chucker Chucker trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 78 Loc: Indiana	Strange Jackie I never saw where bub took all the credit?I saw where he was saying another group may try to take all the credit?I believe this was a great job even if you dont like some who did the heavy lifting... _________________________ Please visit My talk forum at http://campfireballots.proboards2.com/index.cgi
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#117400 - 03/02/07 07:54 AM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Chucker]
Coalman Coalman trapper Registered: 01/14/07 Posts: 102 Loc: Seacoast, NH	I heard the bill was due out of committee by 03/22/07. Here is an article in today's state newspaper the " Union Leader " about the Legislator who sponsored the anti trap bill. This is totally unrelated but shows you his integrity. Looks like a love story gone bad. Coalman http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?...b2-339fa1203262 _________________________ Life Member NH Trappers Association Life Member NAHC
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#138487 - 03/16/07 06:03 PM Re: trapping ban in NH [Re: Coalman]
Nextyeartrapper Nextyeartrapper trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 3147 Loc: richmond virginia	good it discredits the idiot _________________________ what you do today you got to sleep with tonight
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