NH HB1122

Requires all New Hampshire high school students aged 16 and older to receive instruction in hunting, wildlife management, and responsible firearms usage as part of the school curriculum

State Board of Education and Fish and Game Commission must jointly develop and approve policy guidelines and content standards for these courses, which school districts are mandated to adopt

Parents or legal guardians may opt their children out through written religious or conscientious objection, with alternative instruction in forestry management or community service fulfilling the requirement

Allocates 1% of the education trust fund proceeds to fish and game clubs, conservation associations, and other qualified organizations that provide hunter education courses

Adds hunting, wildlife conservation, and firearms history/heritage to civics education requirements and to the criteria for adequate public education in New Hampshire, with implementation required by the 2027-2028 school year