New Jersey
WMA Highlight – Hamburg Mountain
The Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Sussex County is 3,692 acres of large contiguous forest and streams. The Appalachian Mountains rise up from 700 to 1,495 feet, and trails…
Anglers Gearing Up for Garden State Surf Fishing Classic Sunday, May 17 at Island Beach State Park
Anglers of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Garden State Surf Fishing Classic, the state’s premier fishing tournament being held this Sunday, May 17, at…
WMA Highlight – Dennis Creek
The Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area in Cape May County is 8,679 acres of integral wetland and Delaware Bayfront habitat. Encompassing most of the marsh west of Rt. 47 and…
Anglers to Enjoy Simplified Regulations, Additional Fishing Opportunities as Trout Season Begins Saturday, April 11
Anglers will get to enjoy 19 extra days of fishing, more than 20 additional ponds into which to drop their lines, and simplified regulations to follow when the much-anticipated trout…
Game Code Amendments Proposed
Public Hearing April 28, Comment by June 5 Take notice that the NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish & Game Council is proposing a reorganization and amendments to the Game…
WMA Highlight – Sparta Mountain
The Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area is a stunning 3,461-acre landscape in Morris and Sussex counties. The site is part of a large tract of the Sparta Mountain Greenway that…
New Bluefish Regulations for 2026!
New Bluefish regulations took effect January 1, 2026, increasing possession limits for anglers. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved these new coastwide recreational fishing…
WMA of the Month – Point Pleasant Fishing Access
The Point Pleasant Fishing Access Wildlife Management Area in Point Pleasant Township, Ocean County, is a small 7-acre property purchased with funding from hunting and fishing license sales. This WMA…
Enhance Oyster Reefs by Recycling Your Shells! First Two Drop-Off Locations Open in Atlantic City and Ocean City
Got Shell? If you enjoy eating oysters and clams at home, you can now contribute to help enhance natural oyster reefs simply by recycling your shells! NJDEP Fish & Wildlife…
Statewide Fall Turkey Season is Closed
On March 11, 2025, the NJ Fish and Game Council voted to close the Fall Either Sex Wild Turkey Hunting Season statewide, beginning Fall 2025. This closure immediately takes effect. Wild Turkey…