New Jersey
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…
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…