NH Fish and Game Offering Tackle Buy Back to Protect Loons

CONCORD, N.H. - The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC), New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG), and two local fishing retailers are teaming up to address continuing loon deaths by buying back certain lead (Pb) fishing tackle known to poison loons.

According to the NH Fish and Game Dept., the lead tackle was banned by a state law that went into effect on June 1, 2016.

From June 2 through Labor Day (September 3), or until the initial 200 certificates are claimed, anglers can exchange one ounce or more of banned tackle (jigs and sinkers) for a $10 gift certificate redeemable at the participating shops: AJ’s Tackle (Meredith, NH) and The Tackle Shack (Newbury, NH).

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