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April 14, 2005
Make Tracks for Discover WILD New Hampshire Day: April 30
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CONCORD, N.H. -- Mark your calendars for New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's biggest event of the year -- Discover WILD New Hampshire Day -- on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fish and Game headquarters on Hazen Drive in Concord. Admission is free. There will be fun on tap for the whole family, with lots to see -- from live falcons to huge trout -- and even more to do. Try your hand at archery or learn to cast a fishing line. Build a duck box, tie a fly or learn to find your way with a map and compass. See inside a trout stocking truck. Watch retriever dogs in action. Let the kids try a scavenger hunt or make wildlife arts and crafts. Enter a free drawing for a backpack full of prizes you can use on your own outdoor adventures.
One of the best parts of the day is the chance to talk to dozens of representatives from outdoor and conservation groups from every corner of the state, with exhibits and demonstrations to help you appreciate all that's WILD about the Granite State. More than 35 exhibitors will be on hand, from an array of New Hampshire organizations associated with wildlife, nature and conservation, from the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Little Nature Museum to the N.H. Wild Turkey Federation.
Take advantage of special presentations going on throughout the day, including:
 | 10:15 a.m.: Wildlife Photography Basics -
With professional photographer Alan Briere. |
| 11:00 a.m.: New Hampshire Raptors -- Live
birds and more. New Hampshire Audubon. |
| 11:45 a.m.: Alien Invasion! -- Hold off
invasive species. Rundlett Middle School students. |
| 12:30 p.m.: Animal Weapons -- Teeth, claws,
quills! Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. |
| 1:30 p.m.: Calls of the Wild -- Duck-calling demonstration. |
Wildlife walks and demonstrations continue throughout the day, including:
| Basic Birding: 10:30 a.m. -- Darrel Covell, UNH Cooperative Extension. |
| What's in Your Pack? 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m. -- Nathan Duclos, Appalachian Mtn. Club. |
| Landscaping for Wildlife: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. -- Marilyn Wyzga, N.H. Fish and Game. |
| Retrieval dog demonstrations: On the hour. |
| Basic compass instruction: On-going. |
| Let's Go Fishing casting practice: On-going.
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Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a rain-or-shine
event. A food concession will be available mid-day. 2005 marks the 17th year
that Fish and Game has held Discover WILD New Hampshire Day. The event began
in 1989 as an observance of Earth Day and a celebration of the state's
wealth of natural resources and outdoor opportunities. More than 5,000
people attended last year's event.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage and
protect the state's fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats.
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:30 radio PSA
RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
If you love everything that's WILD about New Hampshire, make tracks for
Discover Wild New Hampshire Day, coming Saturday, April 30, from 10 to 3 at
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department headquarters on Hazen Drive in
Concord. It's free! See live animals and big trout. Try your hand at archery
or casting a fishing line. Meet over 35 exhibitors from outdoor and
conservation groups across the state. Bring the family and enjoy the fun!
Visit www.wildlife.state.nh.us.
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