AFI New Hamshire: Squirrel and Trash — Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, Henniker, NH

Event Start Date: 12/19/2026 7:00 AM

Event End Date: 12/19/2026 12:00 PM

Timezone: EST

Join New Hampshire AFI and the New Hampshire Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers for a morning of squirrel hunting and public land cleanup at Hopkinton-Everett Lakes along the Contoocook River floodplain in Henniker, NH.

Hopkinton-Everett Lakes and the surrounding floodplain are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and provide important opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. As hunters and conservationists, we have a responsibility to care for the places we love. Come spend the morning pursuing small game on public land and packing out trash alongside fellow veterans — leaving this place a little better than we found it.

Space is limited to 10 participants.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Location:
Hopkinton-Everett Lakes — Contoocook USACE River Road Boat Launch
Henniker, NH 03242

More info: nae.usace.army.mil/missions/recreation/hopkinton-everett-lake

Cost: Free
Capacity: 10 participants maximum

What to Expect

• Squirrel hunting on public land along the Contoocook River floodplain
• Trash pickup and stewardship throughout the area
• Morning in the field with fellow veterans and hunters

What to Bring

• Shotgun or .22 rifle and appropriate ammunition
• Valid New Hampshire small game hunting license
• Hunter orange
• Work gloves
• Water, snacks, and weather-appropriate layering for a December morning in New Hampshire

Who Can Attend

Open to all members of the military community — Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and Gold Star Families — as well as BHA members and public lands supporters.

You do not need to be a BHA member to attend.

Questions & RSVP

Contact NH AFI
Email: nhafi@backcountryhunters.org