enabling the use of ferrets for hunting.
This bill repeals a current law that prohibits possessing ferrets while hunting or traveling to/from hunting. It would allow hunters in New Hampshire to legally use ferrets for hunting, which is currently banned under RSA 207:6. The change takes effect January 1, 2027, removing the existing restriction on ferret possession during hunting activities. The bill specifically targets the prohibition in state law, making no other changes to hunting regulations.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MF DV 145-189 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 112
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-6; RC) HC 9 P. 40
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 1 P. 9
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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