Section Fis 302.062 - National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP)(a) In accordance with 50 CFR Part 20.20, New Hampshire is required to participate in the migratory bird harvest information program (HIP) as of 1998. This law requires that any person taking migratory waterfowl identify themselves as a migratory bird hunter and submit his or her name, address and date of birth to the licensing authority as well as have evidence on his or her person of compliance with this requirement. The purpose of this section is to specify the requirements for any person taking migratory birds in New Hampshire.(b) In addition to the licensing requirements of RSA 214 and 209:6, any person taking migratory waterfowl, woodcock or snipe shall have a migratory bird HIP validation number recorded on his/her current hunting license.(c) Applicants shall call the telephone number provided by the department or go online at www.wildlife.state.nh to complete a HIP survey.(d) Applicants shall obtain the HIP validation number after completing the HIP survey and shall record it in the space provide on their hunting or combination hunting and fishing licenses.(e) The applicant shall provide the following information on the HIP survey: (1) The applicant's complete name;(2) The complete mailing address;(3) The applicant's date of birth; and(4) An indication as to whether the applicant hunted for migratory waterfowl, woodcock, or snipe and how many birds were taken during the previous season.N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 302.062
#6578, eff 12-1-97; ss by #7289, eff 6-1-00; ss by #7359, EXEMPT, eff 8-24-00; ss by #7550, EXEMPT, eff 8-29-01; ss by #7739, EXEMPT, eff 8-1-02; renumbered by #13376 (formerly Fis 302.072)