The Makepeace Lake Wildlife Management Area in Hamilton and Mullica Townships in Atlantic County is vast at 11,726.96 acres of Pinelands habitat. The tract contains a shallow 300-acre lake, upland areas and wetlands bordering the lake. Wildlife Viewing: Unique pinelands vegetation and herptiles, including Pine Barrens tree frogs are found on the tract. Warblers and …
Since 2019, NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Marine Resources Administration has been working to enhance oyster habitat with the Shell Recycling Program. Throughout the year, discarded oyster and clam shells are collected weekly from restaurant partners in Atlantic City. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Dock’s Oyster House, Knife & Fork Inn, Golden Nugget Casino, Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, Resorts …
New Regulation 13:82-1.4(f) Starting this November, no owner or operator of a recreational vessel less than 26 feet, including rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards shall permit its operation between November 1st and May 1st, unless each person on board such vessel is wearing a securely fastened United States Coast Guard-approved wearable personal flotation device …
NJ Fish & Wildlife has officially certified and is pleased to announce the catch of a new state record saltwater fish. Dominic Vricella was fishing east of the Manasquan Inlet where he landed the new state record King Mackerel on July 30, 2023. The fish weighed 67-pounds, 7.2-ounces, replacing the previous record of 54-pound, 0-ounce …
The Pequest Wildlife Management Area encompasses 5,211 acres near the town of Oxford in Warren County, and is managed primarily for upland game, fishing, and trapping. Acquisition of the tract began in 1956 with woodlands and fields alongside the Pequest River. Today, it boasts plentiful recreational opportunities along with the State Trout Hatchery. State Trout …
Attention: New Jersey Waterfowl Hunters! Thank you for purchasing a New Jersey State Waterfowl Hunting Stamp and contributing to the rich waterfowl hunting heritage in our state! NJ Fish & Wildlife values your input and ask that you share your opinion concerning future waterfowl seasons and regulations in the Garden State through the Survey link …
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The NJ Marine Fisheries Council approved changes to the recreational Atlantic cod size, season and possession limits consistent with the New England Fishery Management Council’s Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) Fishery Management Plan (Federal Register: Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Fishing Year 2023 Recreational Management Measures ). As a result, Atlantic cod regulations …
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Attention All NJ Deer Hunters! UPDATED FROM AUGUST 24, 2023 The southern Deer Hunter Forum hosted by NJ Fish & Wildlife to discuss preliminary proposals on simplifying NJ’s deer hunting regulations has changed locations. Formerly scheduled to be held at Batsto Village State Park, the Southern Deer Forum WILL NOW BE HELD at Stockton University to better accommodate …
Located in Knowlton Township, Warren County, the Columbia Wildlife Management Area features 1,098 acres of mostly deciduous forest along the Delaware River. This WMA was acquired solely through the Green Acres Bond Act. Columbia WMA is home to Delaware Lake which has a small boat launch and is managed as a trophy bass lake. Large …
NJDEP Fish & Wildlife continues to improve boating and fishing access at waterbodies on Wildlife Management Areas throughout the State. The boat ramps at Rising Sun and Stone Tavern Lakes within the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area will be closed September 11 and 12, 2023, for maintenance. NJDEP Fish & Wildlife appreciates your patience and understanding while this work is …
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