Hikers could be charged for their rescues even if they didn’t do anything wrong under a bill being filed by the NH House’s top republican.
Currently much of the money for rescue operations carried out by New Hampshire Fish and Game comes from fees such as licenses for hunting, fishing and snowmobiles.
Only those guilty of the most reckless behavior risk having to pay for their rescues.
But rescues cost about $300,000 a year, says Major Kevin Jordan, of Fish and Game.