Wildlife Species

Butterflies are present all over our state in every inch of available habitat including wetlands, woods, fields and backyards. The NH Butterfly Monito... Learn More

In wildlife conservation, connections matter. As our landscape changes, maintaining and restoring connected habitats is critical for wildlife. The NH... Learn More

Scat is a sign left behind by every species of wildlife, and different wildlife species have scat with unique characteristics. Learning how to identif... Learn More

Chimney Swifts are uncontested masters of the air, and only stop flying to nest and sleep. They are a common sight in most of New Hampshire’s towns an... Learn More

September was a busy month on town lands in New Hampshire, as community members all over the state got outside to explore and observe as part of the N... Learn More

The end of one year and beginning of the next is often seen as a time of reflection, and that's definitely true for the wildlife biologists who lead t... Learn More

Last summer, I met with Sam Taylor, a forester with the N.H. Division of Forests and Lands, to learn about how the Division is monitoring for bats on ... Learn More

Like many others, I’ve been spending more time than usual at home over the past 6 months. During this time, I was inspired to pay closer attention to ... Learn More

When it comes to wildlife in New Hampshire, the big creatures get a lot of attention. My e-mail inbox and voicemail are often filled with messages fro... Learn More

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) is looking for your help to collect information to help monitor the state’s wildlife populations. Mu... Learn More