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HB 1045

relative to hunting with lights at night.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Granger and 3 co-sponsors

HB 1045 would permit New Hampshire hunters to use artificial lights during nighttime hunting, expanding traditional hunting practices and potentially affecting wildlife management and public safety protocols.

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 45
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Bill Summary · HB 1045

Legislative bill overview

HB 1045 modifies New Hampshire's hunting regulations to permit hunting with artificial lights during nighttime hours. The bill has been referred to the Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee and underwent a public hearing in early February 2026, with executive sessions scheduled for review and deliberation.

Why is this important

Night hunting with lights could expand hunting opportunities and seasons in New Hampshire, potentially affecting wildlife management practices, hunter safety protocols, and animal behavior patterns. This represents a significant shift from traditional hunting regulations and intersects with public safety concerns, wildlife conservation strategies, and rural-urban land use dynamics.

Potential points of contention

  • Wildlife management impacts: Night hunting with artificial lights could disrupt animal behavior patterns, breeding cycles, and migration routes, raising concerns among wildlife biologists about unintended ecological consequences
  • Public safety concerns: Hunting at night with lights presents visibility and identification challenges that could increase accidental injuries or conflicts with non-hunting populations in shared spaces
  • Regulatory philosophy: The proposal challenges established hunting traditions and may conflict with existing state wildlife management frameworks designed around daylight-only hunting periods

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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