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Hooksett conservation commission to contact adjacent gun club about Quimby Mountain summit and safety
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Summary
Commissioners voted to ask staff members to contact leadership of the nearby gun club about concerns raised during a monitoring visit to Quimby Mountain, including use near the summit and boundary incursion.
The Hooksett Conservation Commission approved a motion Oct. 6 to contact leadership of an adjacent gun club that shoots near the Quimby Mountain conservation property to discuss safety and land-use plans.
Commission members reported during a recent monitoring walk that the town-owned Quimby Mountain parcel is in generally good condition but noted incursion in places: at least one break in a long-standing stone wall and a deer-hang and clearing that suggest ATV or hunting access. The commission also reported that the town does not own the very top of the summit and that the adjacent gun club operates nearby, with signage warning of an active shooting area.
Commissioners said they want to ensure the gun club’s leadership understands town plans and that any future public use of the summit and access routes is coordinated to avoid safety conflicts. The commission approved a motion directing staff to reach out to the gun club leadership to request a meeting; the motion passed unanimously.
Members said the conversation will be informational and will aim to build positive relations before the commission considers any proposals that might affect the club or the summit area, including possible easements or access agreements.
