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Friday, March 18, 2016 The Colebrook Chronicle Outdoors WILD NH DAY IS APRIL 16 Bring the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, the N.H. Fish and Game Dept.'s biggest community event of the year. The event is set for Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord. Admission is free. Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a fun way for the whole family to explore New Hampshire’s wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions. Browse exhibits presented by more than 60 outdoor and conservation organizations from throughout the state. See live animals, big fish and trained falcons. Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying and air rifle. Watch retriever dogs in action. Get creative with handson craft activities for the kids. Plus, check out the latest hunting and fishing gear and gadgets. Tie a fly with members of Trout Unlimited. Learn to call turkeys with the N.H. Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation. Explore new trends in recycling and environmental protection with N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services staff. Live animal presentations take place throughout the day. Bass Pro Shops will have their big casting boat on site. And everyone enjoys a peek at the big trout and salmon in the Fish and Game hatchery truck. Be sure to stop by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire tent, where Fish and Game’s nonprofit partner will hold a raffle of outdoor gear and other great prizes, plus a sale of used hunting and fishing gear. "The people of New Hampshire care deeply about our wildlife and conserving their environment," said Fish and Game Director Glenn Normandeau. The event is hosted by the N.H. Fish and Game Dept. (www.wildnh.com) and sponsored by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire (nhwildlife-heritage.org), the agency’s nonprofit partner. Page 19