The Department was created in 1865 to both propagate and conserve the state's fish and game.

[2][3] The Governor of New Hampshire appoints 11 Fish and Game Commission members; one from each of the state's ten counties, plus one from the Seacoast Region.

[7] The foundation works with and supports the Fish and Game Department on projects and events which otherwise could not be funded.

[7] Since 2017, Conservation Officers within the Fish and Game Department have been featured on the Animal Planet reality program North Woods Law.

[8] The production company for the series makes a $2,000 donation per aired episode to the Wildlife Heritage Foundation.