State v. Beauchemin

The defendant, Brian A. Beauchemin, appeals his conviction following a bench trial on the violation level offense of baiting for wildlife during the closed season. See RSA 207:3-d, I (Supp. 2010); N.H. Admin. RULES, Fis 307.01(b). He argues that the Trial Court (Scheffy, J.) erred when it denied his motion to suppress and when it ruled that corn and salt-rich mineral blocks are covered substances within the definition of baiting under RSA 207:1, Il-a (Supp. 2010). We affirm.

The record reveals the following facts. It is illegal to bait for wildlife between April 15 and August 31. See N.H.…