New Jersey
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…
New Jersey Spring Tradition Gets Underway with Opening Day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 5
Anglers eager to get their lines in the water will have an abundance of fishing opportunities this spring when trout season opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5, with more…
WMA of the Month – Black River
The Black River Wildlife Management Area in Chester Township, Morris County, consists of over 3,000 acres of diverse landscapes and plentiful flora and fauna. The WMA is named for the…
Millville WMA Centerfire Rifle Range Closure March 4, 2025
The Millville WMA 200-yard and 50-yard Centerfire Rifle Ranges, located on Ackley Road in Cumberland County will be CLOSED on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm for berm maintenance. The…
WMA of the Month – Peaslee
Peaslee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is one of the largest WMAs managed by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife spanning 29,570 acres in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties. The WMA consists…
Murphy Administration Updates Public on Steps Being Taken to Track and Respond to H5N1 Avian Influenza
Outbreak Reported in Localized Wild Bird Populations, Public Health Threats Remain Low The Murphy Administration today reminded the public that state agencies continue to aggressively monitor occurrences of H5N1 avian…
Donate Today & Get Your 2025 Wildlife Habitat Supporter Sticker!
Become a proud Wildlife Habitat Supporter! Show your commitment to conserving New Jersey’s fish and wildlife species and the habitats on which they depend with the brand new 3rd edition…
WMA of the Month – Manahawkin
The Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, is 1,790 acres of woodlands, fields and salt marsh. This WMA is one of the older Wildlife Management Areas,…