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- Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-01-07
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New Hampshire
Fish and Game Department
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11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301-6500
(603)271-3421
FAX: (603) 271-5829
www.wildlife.nh.gov
Email: info@wildlife.nh.gov
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
Stephanie L. Simek, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte
And the Honorable Council
State House
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
December 2, 2025
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REQUESTED ACTION
Pursuant to RSA 206:33-a, authorize the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to accept a donation of
$4,965.03 from the former Backwoods Bowmen Club, to be donated to the Wildlife Division to be utilized for
use in wildlife conservation and management efforts, from the date of Governor and Council approval through
June 30, 2026. Funds to be deposited as follows;
Funds to be deposited into 020 07500 21130000 402768 Gifts & Donations
FY2026
$4,965.03
EXPLANATION
Backwoods Bowmen was a NH based hunting club. The club recently dissolved and the former board of
directors voted to donate all the clubs remaining funds to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Wildlife Division.
The board wanted the funds to go toward wildlife conservation and management efforts in keeping with the
clubs traditions and interests. This donation will provide much needed financial support to advance
management of the state's many wildlife species.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to accept this donation at their September
16, 2025, Commission Meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
Stephanie L. Simek Ph.D.
Executive Director
Kathy Ann LaBonte, Chief
Business Division
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2c.) Approval to accept a donation in the amount of $4,965.03 from the former Backwoods
Bowmen Club, made to the Wildlife Division for use in wildlife conservation and management
efforts. (D. Bergeron)
2d.) Approval to accept a donation in the amount of $35.00 from On Point Kennel, Deerfleld,
NH, made to the Wildlife Division for use in wildlife conservation and management efforts.
(D. Bergeron)
3.) Approval of Fis 603.23 and Pis 605.01, as presented at the August 19, 2025 Commission
Meeting. (M. Mobley)
INFORMATION ITEM;
1.) Financial Statement. (K. LaBonte)
2.) Overview of Fis 504 - Trophy Fish Program. (M. Mobley)
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE:
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Public policy development & recommendations, as well as
Commission advocacy before legislature.
Commissioner Stohl Chair; Commissioners: Caveney, Chandler, DeRosa &
McGonagle.
Staff members: Director Simek, Kevin Jordan & Marty Mobley.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: Commission professional development, education & policy
recommendations related to Commission conduct & activities.
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Commissioner DeRosa, Chair; Commissioners: Caveney, Temple, Titone & Poole.
Staff member: Lt. Robert Mancini
SUSTAINABILITY & STRATEGIC PLANNING: Agency funding, development &
oversight of strategic plan.
Commissioner Hodgdon, Chair; Commissioners: Caveney, DeRosa, Stohl & Trahan.
Staff member: Director Simek.
RESOURCES & INFRASTRUCTURE: Policy recommendations related to agency
infrastructure; including facilities, public access, habitat & wildlife.
Commissioner McGonagle, Chair; Commissioners: DeRosa, Caveney, Temple &
Poole.
Staff member: Diatme Timmins & William Smith.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION: Engagement, partnership, awards, public
recognition & education strategies for the public & interest groups.