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NJ Teen Angler Youth Day

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:08:52 -0400

The 5th Annual Pequest Trout Hatchery NJ Teen Angler Youth Day will take place on Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Sign-up is on the National Teen Anglers website http://www.teenanglers.org/

NJ Landscape Project Trainings

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:52:53 -0400

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation. One of the consequences of this distinction is the extreme pressure that is placed on our natural resources. As the population grows, we continue to lose or impact the remaining natural areas of the state. As more and more habitat is lost, people are beginning to appreciate the benefits -- and necessity -- of maintaining land in its natural state.

Happy Hooking - The Art of Anchoring Demystifies Tackle and Technique in a Delightfully Readable New Book

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:07:24 -0400

Mahwah, NJ (PRWEB) June 5, 2008 -- Happy Hooking -- the Art of Anchoring is a very readable book loaded with valuable information on modern and traditional anchors, rodes, techniques, and etiquette as well as the 'occasional' anecdote. This is the first new book on anchoring in the US in decades - simply stated a must have for every boater or sailor.

Wildlife Action Plan Public Meeting Announcement

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:35:42 -0400

The first of three public meetings to encourage public participation in New Jersey's Wildlife Action Plan will be held at Lord Sterling Park in Bernardsville on June 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The public meetings are being sponsored by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. Anyone interested in rare wildlife and its management in New Jersey is encouraged to attend to learn how they can make a difference.

Trout in the Classroom

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:06:32 -0400

Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is a supplementary educational activity supported by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited. Teachers using the program provide a unique experience for their students and effectively teach lessons in a variety of disciplines.

Trout Fishing Mid-season Report

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:50:50 -0400

With three weeks of trout stocking still to go this spring, there's still plenty of great opportunities to fish in any of the state's 180 designated trout stocked waters. Nearly 475,000 trout have been stocked thus far, and over the next three weeks another 96,000 trout will be released into 60 of these waters.

2008 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 14

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:53:32 -0400

The approach of spring and its warmer weather means it’s nearly time for New Jersey’s Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season to begin. This year the regular season starts on April 14 and runs for six weeks. With turkey populations restored statewide, Garden State hunters can enjoy some of the finest turkey hunting on the East Coast right in their own backyards.

Rock Snot

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:40:00 -0400

Rock Snot, an algae that forms massive mats in streams, arrived on the East Coast in 2007 and sightings have been reported in New Jersey rivers. The Department of Environmental Protection asks anglers, boaters and other water enthusiasts to be vigilant in cleaning their equipment in order to stop the spread of this invasive species.

Trout Season

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:18:17 -0400

On Saturday, April 5, tens of thousands of anglers will wake by the crack of dawn and head out to their favorite trout water. More than 181,000 trout from the Pequest Trout Hatchery have been stocked in nearly 200 ponds, lakes, and streams statewide. This pre-season stocking of trout, which occurs over a three-week period has gone according to plan, and by Saturday all waters will have been stocked with their allotted number of trout.

Free "How to Get Started in Boating" DVD!

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:26:42 -0400

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Free "How to Get Started in Boating" DVD!

Sage/Redington/Rio offer 8-wt Fly Fishing Outfit for Trout Unlimited Fundraiser

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:00:21 -0400

Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.

The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center Open House.

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:24:30 -0400

The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center has been opening its doors to the public for its annual Open House since 1984. This popular event gives the Division of Fish and Wildlife an opportunity to show off its state of the art trout raising facility, and showcase the multitude of programs the Division is responsible for. The Open House also serves as a reminder that spring, and the Opening Day of Trout Season, is just around the corner

Tiger Musky/Muskellunge Size Error in Digest

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:54:41 -0400

Please be advised of an error in the Tiger Musky/Muskellunge size limits on page 22 in the 2008 Freshwater Fishing Digest. The size limits for the two categories of waters were inadvertently reversed. The statewide size limit for Tiger Musky and Muskellunge is 36 inches and the size limit for Trophy Musky Waters: Mountain Lake and Echo Lake Reservoir is 40 inches.

NJ DFW - 2008 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:31:22 -0500

Portions of this Digest are available in enlarged format for the visually impaired. To request a black and white, large format Digest, write to: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Large Format Fishing Digest, P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400.

Independence Township Steps Up for Amphibian Conservation

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:40:40 -0500

In March on rainy/ misty nights amphibians make their migratory trek from upland wintering habitats to their breeding pools. Many times, that migration involves a risky road crossing for the amphibians. The Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) has been partnering with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ and the NJ Audubon Society for the past six years to identify crossing sites and gather data regarding the potential impacts of road mortality on amphibian populations in northern NJ.