206:33-e Wildlife Heritage Foundation; Donation of Permits. –
I. The executive director may donate up to 5 fishing licenses and hunting licenses along with any necessary permits to take up to 5 moose, up to 5 deer, up to 5 bear, and up to 5 turkeys, each calendar year to the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, the official nonprofit partner of the department pursuant to RSA 206:33-c. The donated permits shall be used by the foundation to assist in its corporate mission. The donation of permits shall not affect the number of permits to be made available to the public by the department.
II. The licenses and permits donated under paragraph I shall be valid anywhere in the state open to the taking of the species selected, and shall be valid to take moose, deer, bear, or turkey of either sex during the established hunting season for that species. Prior to being issued a hunting license under this section, a person shall meet the hunting education requirements under RSA 214:23-a.
III. The fish and game department shall submit an annual report to the fiscal committee of the general court and the policy committees responsible for wildlife issues in the senate and house of representatives. The report shall identify funds received and expended from the foundation and projects supported by the foundation during the year.