Revision: Jan. 31, 2024, 3:10 p.m.
Rep. Spillane, Rock. 2
January 30, 2024
2024-0349h
05/02
Amendment to HB 1116
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Lawful Methods of Taking; Lever Action Carbine. Amend RSA 207:3, I to read as follows:
I. Wildlife shall be taken in the daytime between 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset with a gun, firearm, muzzleloader, or air rifle, fired at arm's length, bow and arrow or crossbow, or a [lever-action carbine] rifle chambered in [.357, .44 Magnum, or .45 Colt] a straight-walled pistol cartridge of .357 caliber or greater in any area where hunting is restricted to handgun or pistol, unless otherwise specifically permitted. An air rifle may be used to take small game, but shall not be used to take moose, bear, turkey, or deer. The executive director shall specify the method and manner of taking small game with an air rifle in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A.