HB1167 Enabling the use of ferrets for hunting.
Enabling the use of ferrets for hunting.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Bill was killed. No financial impact.
Your Community
Niche hunting method that was rejected. No impact on broader community.
Your Freedom
Current hunting method restrictions remain unchanged.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 112
Sponsor
Joseph Barton (R)
The Short Version
Would have legalized using ferrets for hunting in New Hampshire. Killed by voice vote (ITL). Ferreting is a traditional hunting method but raises animal welfare concerns and can disrupt local ecosystems.
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