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Fish and Game warns new tuna‑tournament license could cost department more than it raises
Energy and Natural Resources · April 2, 2026
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Summary
The committee heard from New Hampshire Fish and Game, which opposed HB1833, saying adding a special nonresident tuna‑tournament license risks net revenue loss because of system and rule costs and low expected uptake; the committee voted ITL on the bill.
Senators heard testimony that House Bill 1833, which would create a special license for nonresident vessel operators participating in tuna tournaments, could cost the department more to implement than it would generate in fees.
"We anticipate that [a new license] would be between $15,000 and $25,000 to add a new…
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