What Is New Hampshire's State Food?
New Hampshire, otherwise known as the Granite State, was one of the original 13 colonies. While the state has numerous official emblems, it does not have an official food. However, it does have three emblems related to food.
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State Fruit
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The pumpkin is New Hampshire's official state fruit. Because of the efforts of a group of third- and fourth-graders, the pumpkin became New Hampshire's official state fruit on July 5, 2006. These students were from the Keene area, which is known for its annual pumpkin festival.
State Freshwater Fish
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The brook trout is New Hampshire's official freshwater fish. The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) has been New Hampshire's freshwater fish since Aug. 7, 1994. This fish is known for being able to feed on a variety of organisms and can weigh up to 14.5 pounds.
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State Saltwater Game Fish
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The striped bass is New Hampshire's official saltwater game fish. The striped bass (Roccus saxatilis) has been New Hampshire's saltwater game fish since May 6, 1994. This fish can live up to 12 years and is important to sport and commercial fisheries.
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References
- The New Hampshire General Court: Title I, Chapter 3, Section 3:20
- The New Hampshire General Court: House Bill 1111--Final Version
- The New Hampshire General Court: Title I, Chapter 3, Section 3:19
- Texas State University Biology Department: Morone Saxatilis--Striped Bass
- Concord Monitor: New Hampshire, the Pumpkin State
- Wisconsin Sea Grant: Fish of the Great Lakes--Brook Trout
Resources
- Photo Credit pemi autumn, new hampshire image by Tim McMahon from Fotolia.com Pumpkin image by PhotoVision from Fotolia.com Trouts image by Dubravko Grakalic from Fotolia.com bass image by Du...¡an Zidar from Fotolia.com
