1. (a) In addition to the requirements of RSA 207:3-d and Fis 307.01 relative to the use of bait, black bear may be taken by the aid and use of bait subject to Table 300.1 in Fis 301.06(e) and the following:

   1. (1) No person shall place bait for the purpose of attracting and taking bear at more than 2 bait sites; and

   2. (2) A licensed N.H. hunting guide, authorized to guide bear hunters under the provisions of Fis 301.06(j), shall be allowed a maximum of 2 active bait sites for private use and a maximum of 6 bait sites for commercial use, subject to the following:

      1. a. Any bear taken off a commercial bait site permitted to a licensed N.H. hunting guide shall be tagged with a bear guide tag issued to the guide permitted to use that site; and
      2. b. Bear guide tags shall not be used to tag bear taken at bait sites permitted for private use.
2. (b) No person shall establish, tend, or hunt over a bait containing chocolate or any cocoa derivative, except as provided in paragraph (c), below.
3. (c) White chocolate may be used as bait.

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