RSA 207:36-a · Use of Tree Stands, Observation Blinds, and Pit Blinds

207:36-a Use of Tree Stands, Observation Blinds, and Pit Blinds. –

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I.

No person shall erect, build or use a tree stand or observation blind on land of another person that damages or destroys a tree by inserting into the tree any metallic, ceramic, or other object used as part of a ladder or observation deck, without express written permission from the property owner or designee.

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II.

No person shall erect, build or use a pit blind on land of another person without express written permission from the property owner or designee.

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III.

No person shall cut any tree in connection with any of the activities regulated under this section without the express written permission of the property owner or designee.

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IV.

Except for permissions granted by property owners in paragraphs V and VI of this section, the permittee shall carry such permit on his person while in the field and shall be subject to inspection on demand of any conservation officer.

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V.

No person shall construct a permanent tree stand or observation blind without permission from the property owner or designee.

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VI.

A portable or temporary tree stand or observation blind that does not violate paragraph I or II may be erected on the land of another from April 25 to June 1 and from August 1 to December 31 of a calendar year. All portable or temporary tree stands or observation blinds shall be removed from the property by June 1, unless allowed by permission from the property owner or designee.

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VII.

All property owner permits shall expire on December 31 of each year unless rescinded by the property owner or designee.

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VIII.

All tree stands or observation blinds shall be labeled with the name and contact information of the owner of the tree stand or observation blind in a clearly visible manner.

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IX.

Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a violation and:

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(a)

Shall be liable for the amount of damage caused by the act, to be recovered by the property owner sustaining the damage; and

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(b)

Shall be liable for any fine amount levied by the fish and game department, to be recovered by the department.

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X.

The executive director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the form, issuance and filing of property owner permits for the tree stands, observation blinds and pit blinds.

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XI.

A property owner shall contact a local or state law enforcement officer or conservation officer to remove and seize a permanent, portable, or temporary tree stand or observation blind which was placed, or the owner of which has failed to remove, in violation of this section. Source. 1991, 144:1, eff. July 19, 1991. 2023, 201:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2024.

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