The New Jersey Chapter joined forces as they spread out to clean up 3 Wildlife Management Area across the state. In the North: Honey Run Wildlife Management Area, Centrally: Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, and in the South: Union Lake Wildlife Management Area They collected 5+ pickup loads of garbage making our public lands cleaner and healthier for all.   Great job chapter leaders and volunteers!  And to Afuera Coffee Co. for providing three luck people with packages of coffee and ...

The New Jersey Chapter sent a a letter in support of the proposed forestry management practices proposed for the Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Unit. The plan laid out by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW) is conducive to habitat improvement, not only for species that are endangered like the Golden-winged Warbler, but for all wildlife, including game species, as well.   The NJDFW is seeking comments from the public on the Sparta Mountain WMA forestry management plan ...

By John Provenzale It's not every day that you find a public land gem. But today I did. It is even less often that you find a place that exceeds expectations. But today was a perfect day. After a long hike of 1.5 miles with 5 youngsters aged 2-8, we finally made it to the small lake of only 50 acres. I had high hopes that this distance from the road would keep the fishing pressure down. It did. The kids reeled in bluegills and sunfish one after the other for two hours. My fingers were worn ...

The New Jersey Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers supports the New Jersey Fish and Game Council's vote to amend the Game Code and adopt a new black bear management plan for 2022 that permits hunting of bears once again.  Regulated hunting plays an integral role in sustaining healthy wildlife populations. Since restrictions were put on bear hunting starting in 2018, bear populations have exploded unchecked, resulting in significant increases in negative bear-human interactions. These ...

The Hudson Canyon sits roughly 100 miles offshore from New Jersey. Throughout history it has played an economic, environmental, commercial, and recreational role by providing pristine habitat for countless species, from sea turtles to sperm whales. The Wildlife Conservation Society has proposed the Hudson Canyon to be designated a marine sanctuary. The goals being the conservation of habitat and wildlife, oceanic study and sustainable use of the area, among others. While these are all ...