Hello Anne,

Thank you for reaching out to the UNH Extension Yard & Garden Infoline. The following research was completed by Jenn Solms, both an UNH Extension Master Gardener and Natural Resource Steward Volunteer.

Regarding your question if NH Fish & Game can be contacted regarding the Rabbit damage to the gardens you help maintain. Here is a link to their main page regarding wildlife control and management: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/nuisance-wildlife

Please note that only licensed Wildlife Control Operators can legally remove wildlife from properties (both residential and commercial): https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/nuisance-wildlife/wildlife-control-operators

We are not certain that they would be able to remove rabbits in this situation or not. Please contact them directly to see what options might be available.

I have included links to a few fact sheets that provide some suggestions. Unfortunately much of the advise is about building enclosures around the garden or the individual plant.

I found this interesting idea of using pine cones in this link: https://ui.charlotte.edu/story/when-rabbits-decide/

https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/news/rabbits-in-the-landscape/

https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/home-lawn-garden/fact-sheets/wildlife-excluding-repelling-problem-wildlife-from-garden

Thanks again for submitting your question and please reach out if you have any further questions! Have a great day!