Tweet Amendment 13 – Atlantic Bluefin Tuna – HMS Fishery Management Plan Amendment 13 to the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan proposes many options striving to maximize utilization of the U.S. bluefin quota. Half of the options propose changes to … Continue reading →
TweetFish Counts at Multiple Sites on Hudson River Banks and Piers New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the eighth annual Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count will take place at multiple sites along the … Continue reading →
Tweet Please be aware that fishing for sharks is regulated by the State and federal regulations. Federal regulations prohibit targeting any prohibited species and anglers must release any prohibited shark immediately, without removing it from the water and in a … Continue reading →
Tweet Have you ever wanted to learn to fish but don’t know how to begin? Fishing’s Future and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation have teamed with the Division of Fish and Wildlife and will be holding a Family Fishing Event called … Continue reading →
Tweet Connecticut Striped Bass 2020 Regulations Opinion Survey The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) would like to know your opinions on potential striped bass regulations for 2020. A recent assessment of the Atlantic Striped Bass population by the … Continue reading →
Tweet Staff from NJDEP, the Barnegat Bay Partnership, and Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, completed installation of a Living Shoreline near the caretaker’s house at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center. The project’s goal is to slow post-Superstorm Sandy erosion and … Continue reading →
Tweet John Zema of Laurence Harbor reeled in the new state record Cunner on May 26. The fish weighed in at 3 pounds, 8.8 ounces eclipsing the previous state record by 6.4 ounces. It measured 18.5” in length and had … Continue reading →
Tweet These Changes Only Apply to Commercial Fishing Horseshoe Crab Trip Limit Decrease Effective Friday, June 14, 2019, the daily trip limit for horseshoe crab is decreased to 30 crabs. This trip limit will remain in effect until further notice. This action … Continue reading →
Tweet Division biologists have officially documented American Shad in the Paulins Kill 9.5 miles upstream of the Columbia Lake dam site. The dam was removed this past winter to restore this historic spawning pathway. The dam had blocked migration in … Continue reading →
Tweet Have you ever wanted to learn to fish but don’t know how to begin? Fishing’s Future and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation have teamed with the Division of Fish and Wildlife and will be holding a Family Fishing Event called … Continue reading →
Tweet A major upgrade of the Division’s licensing system is scheduled to launch in August! The revamped system will include such improvements as: License agents will have expanded capabilities and offer all licenses, permits and stamps Online purchases of all … Continue reading →
Tweet Register now with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program – just in time for Black Sea Bass season. **REGISTERING IS FREE, QUICK, EASY AND REQUIRED!** REMINDER: All saltwater anglers must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program (NJSRRP) prior … Continue reading →
Tweet Additional trout are being added to most loads leaving the Pequest Hatchery! Fish are now at or exceeding 11 inches on average. New Jersey trout fishing has never been better! Spring Trout Fishing Information Weekly Stocking Schedules Trout Allocations and Days … Continue reading →
Tweet The 2019 Marine Digest is now available in coastal sport shops. It is also available on the Division’s website in PDF and on the publisher’s website: 2019 Marine Digest Publisher’s eRegs Edition Regulations Summary Sheet (pdf) NOTE: The possession limit … Continue reading →
TweetThe 2019-20 migratory bird hunting seasons have been finalized. Notable highlights include: The mallard bag limit was reduced to 2 mallards with not more than 1 hen. The brant season was reduced to 30 days and will only occur during part of … Continue reading →
Tweet This Digest is available photocopied in an 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 Marine Digest, Mail Code 501-03, P.O. Box … Continue reading →
Tweet Early Registration/Discount Ends April 22 Register now and save $5, be eligible for additional raffle prizes and avoid delays entering the park for the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament! The May 19 event at Island Beach State Park has multiple categories including high … Continue reading →
Tweet New tools guide efforts to help wildlife get around Introducing the Tools of CHANJ! The Endangered and Nongame Species Program’s Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey (CHANJ) Team is proud to release two major tools to help make our fragmented … Continue reading →
Tweet D Programs for students entering grades 7-12 Summer field experiences for students interested in learning more about conservation and the marine environment are offered at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center in Barnegat Bay. Sessions range from … Continue reading →
Tweet In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be giving away up to 20 free tree and/or shrub seedlings per person to promote native landscaping and wildlife habitat in your backyard. … Continue reading →
