New Jersey
States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management…
WMA Highlight – Shark River Access
The Shark River Access Wildlife Management Area in Avon by the Sea, Monmouth County, is about one acre of Green Acres funded access for anglers along the north side of…
Input Wanted: Angler Data May Inform Future Regulations
NJDEP Fish & Wildlife and the NJ Marine Fisheries Council have partnered to explore potential future summer flounder and black sea bass measures. Despite public interest, we were previously unable…
WMA Highlight – Cox Hall Creek
The Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area is 322 acres of coastal habitat in Lower Township, Cape May County. The 253-acre Ponderlodge Golf Course was purchased in 2006 by the…
New 3D Archery Training Range
NJDEP Fish & Wildlife is excited to announce a new 3D Archery Range at Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area! Featuring 18 3D wildlife targets with a variety of shooting distances, the…
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…
Marine Resources Administration Continues Ocean Stock Assessment Efforts with April Trawl Survey
In April, Marine Resources Administration’s Ocean Stock Assessment Program concluded its second offshore trawl survey of the year. Species found included both summer and winter flounder, as well as different…
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…