The Clinton Wildlife Management Area near Clinton, NJ is one of the best known and most heavily used WMAs in New Jersey. This Hunterdon County area, acquired with Hunter/Angler and Green Acres funding, is home to 2,064.17 acres of wooded areas, creek bottoms, mountain streams, planted habitat fields and agricultural fields. The WMA abuts Spruce […]
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Attention Deer Hunters! Please note that DMZ 45 and DMZ 46 are open for deer hunting for the 2024 Fall Bow, Youth Archery Day, 6-Day Firearm, and Youth Firearm Day ONLY. ALL other deer seasons for DMZ 45 and DMZ 46 are CLOSED until further notice. Bow, shotgun, and muzzleloader permits WILL NOT be available for DMZ
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Union Lake Wildlife Management Area in Millville City and Vineland City, Cumberland County and Pittsgrove Township, Salem County is 5,206.63 acres of open space. The lake and the state-owned adjacent lands were purchased under the Green Acres Program. Visit For: Fishing The 898-acre lake is the largest lake in South Jersey and has a maximum
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White Lake Wildlife Management Area in Hardwick Township, Warren County is comprised of 984.45 acres across Stillwater Road (County Route 521) from White Lake, which gets its name from the white chalky marl bottom composed of freshwater mollusk shells and clay. Visit For Scenery A variety of interesting habitats exist on the WMA, including fertile
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Calling All Freshwater Anglers The second of two virtual 2024 Freshwater Fisheries Forums will take place Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Registration is required . Come and share your views and recommendations for the future of freshwater fisheries in New Jersey and learn about current research, management and fish culture activities! The forum’s topics include: Lake Trout/Landlocked Salmon Update
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Calling All Freshwater Anglers The first of two virtual 2024 Freshwater Fisheries Forums will take place this Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Registration is required . Come and share your views and recommendations for the future of freshwater fisheries in New Jersey and learn about current research, management and fish culture activities! This meeting’s topics include: Bass Sampling Update
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The NJ Fish and Game Council recently voted and finalized New Jersey’s 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season dates and bag limits . Notable highlights for 2024-25 include: The Canada goose season length was shortened from 45 to 30 days in the North and South Zones; however, the bag limit remains at 3 birds. In the Coastal
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Your Input Is Needed – Please Take Our Survey! New Jersey is considering significant changes to its Deer Hunting Regulations to simplify current regulations and hunter input is a very important consideration in these discussions. No matter your experience, whether you are a casual hunter, or an avid sportsman or sportswoman, if you hunt deer
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Prospertown Lake Wildlife Management Area is 1,030.68 acres located in Jackson Township, Ocean County and Millstone and Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County. The WMA was funded through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and Green Acres funds. Boating The lake is about 80 acres in size and features several coves to explore. The
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Public Comment Period Open On March 12, 2024, the New Jersey Migratory Bird Season Selection Committee, in coordination with NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, developed proposed 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season dates and bag limits . Written comments will be accepted through April 14, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) using njmigbirdpubliccomment@dep.nj.gov. Submitted comments will become part of the public record
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