March 17, 2023

NJDEP Statement on East Coast Whale Mortalities

Humpback whales are the most common whale seen in New Jersey’s waters. The Atlantic Ocean…

September 6, 2022

Closed WMA Areas Have Reopened

The six small areas within the five listed Wildlife Management Areas that were closed in…

September 2, 2022

Makepeace Lake and Clinton WMA Ranges Reopen September 2, 2022

The Makepeace Lake WMA Shooting Range located off Weymouth-Elwood Road in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County…

August 25, 2022

Clinton WMA Centerfire Rifle Range Will Be Closed Until Further Notice

The Clinton WMA Centerfire Rifle Range in Hunterdon County will be CLOSED for the second phase of…

August 4, 2022

Residents Asked to Keep an Eye Out for EHD in Deer

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is asking New Jersey residents to be alert for deer…

February 9, 2022

Annual Trout Meeting

Public Can Attend Virtually Saturday, March 12 at 10am Vibrant rainbow trout in a pond…

April 22, 2021

Youth Turkey Hunt Saturday, April 24

Youth license holders who have obtained a "Y" turkey permit will have the first opportunity…

March 15, 2021

Highlights of Proposed 2022-2025 Fish Code Regulation Changes
Public Hearing April 22, Comment by May 14

New Jersey's Fish and Game Council (Council) and NJDEP's Fish and Wildlife are proposing amendments to the 2018…

February 22, 2021

Virtual Trout Stocking Meeting March 6 at 10am

Updated March 1 and 6, 2021 If GoToMeeting is full the meeting can be joined…

January 19, 2021

Fisheries Forums Combined in 2021
Public Can Attend Virtually Saturday, February 27 at 10am

Updated February 17, 2021 Due to continuing pandemic circumstances the 2021 Fisheries Forums are being combined into…

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