Item 56

Authorize to accept and expend $10,326 from the Department of Environmental Services for red tide monitoring activities. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2013. 100% Inter Agency Transfer Funds. #57 Authorize to amend an existing Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, (originally approved by G&C on 11-19-08, item #87), for bobcat management-related research, by reducing the existing budget by $6,000 from $248,095 to $242,095. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 25% State, 75% Federal Funds. #58 Authorize to amend an existing contract with the National Wild Turkey Federation (originally approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #77), to provide wild turkey and related wildlife habitat management technical assistance, by extending the end date from June 30, 2012 to December 31, 2012. No Additional Funding. 100% Game Management Funds. 7 #59 Authorize to hold a Hunter Education Volunteer Recognition and Training Seminar on June 23, 2012, for a total cost of $4,620. (2)Further authorize to pay Dennis Corriveau d/b/a WildCheff Enterprises, $4,620 to provide a wild game lunch buffet for the Hunter Education Volunteer Recognition Banquet and Seminar on June 23, 2012. Effective upon G&C approval through June 23, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. #60 Authorize to enter into a Transfer Agreement with the Sector Management of the Northeast Fishery Sectors XI and XII for the transfer of Potential Sector Contributions of groundfish from federal fisheries permits residing in the NH State Permit Bank. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2013.