New Jersey FREE Fish & Wildlife Digest A Summary of Rules and Management Information VOL. 15 NO. 1 AUGUST 2001

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Conserve Wildlife License Plates Support Endangered and Nongame Species See page 30 the New Jersey Fish and Game Council are examining these applications very carefully and will continue to stress the use of sport hunting when- Sharing the ever possible. As more data is collected through the CBDMP, the value of sport hunting will become increasingly clear. Since we know the costs Hunt—Quality associated with culling deer under the CBDMP are as high as $300 per deer, the value of the sport hunter’s contribution to deer management is Opportunities in potentially more than 23 million dollars! And speaking of value, time spent with one’s family is precious and New Jersey irreplaceable. Time spent with your family in the great outdoors will also By Bob McDowell, Director result in memories that will last a lifetime and will instill traditional conservation values in our next generation. Yet finding the time to spend hen it comes to deer hunting in New Jersey, the “good old days” with family becomes more difficult as the pace of everyday life becomes Ware now. New Jersey has by far the most liberal deer seasons in more hectic. Our changing recreational culture increasingly delegates the northeast, designed to meet deer population management goals. If parents as a source of transportation, ferrying our children from one you put in the time, you can enjoy over 135 days of hunting and harvest organized activity to another; our participation relegated to that of specta- a large number of deer. Yet in my travels, I hear some hunters express- tor, cheering our children on from the sidelines. ing concerns about the earn-a-buck regulations. Earn-a-buck (see page Hunting and fishing can be family activities where we assume the 29) has dramatically increased the harvest of antlerless deer in those role of participant, teacher and role model. No coach or spectators here. zones using only a regulation change; no costly program to administer, When it comes to hunting and fishing, all studies indicate the most demonstrating that sport hunting is the most efficient method to reduce (continued on page 4) deer populations. Last year New Jersey hunters harvested over 54,000 antlerless deer, yet still harvested more than 23,000 antlered bucks. Twenty years ago our total harvest was 22,127 deer, with only 13,131 MISSION antlered bucks taken. Despite the earn-a-buck restriction, Garden State To protect and manage the state’s fish and wildlife to maximize their long-term biological, recreational and economic value for all New Jerseyans. hunter can potentially harvest as many as seven antlered bucks. GOALS Concerns have also been expressed over the use of professional 1. To maintain New Jersey’s rich variety of fish and wildlife species at stable, sharpshooters as part of the Division’s Community Based Deer healthy levels and to protect and enhance the many habitats on which they Management Program (CBDMP). The primary focus of the CBDMP is depend. to provide for deer population control measures for areas where sport 2. To educate New Jerseyans on the values and needs of our fish and wildlife hunting is not feasible. Not all permits involve the use of sharpshooters. and to foster a positive human/wildlife co-existence. Some CBDMP permits have included sport hunting conducted under 3. To maximize the recreational and commercial use of New Jersey’s fish and special permit or season and bag limit modifications. The Division and wildlife for both present and future generations. NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Telephone Directory Internet Address ...... www.njfishandwildlife.com Law Enforcement (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Commercial Preserves & Semi-Wild Preserves ...... 609-984-6211 Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Deer & Turkey Permit Hotline...... 609-292-9192 Warren Counties)...... 908-735-8240 DEP ACTION LINE - 24 HOURS ...... 609-292-7172 Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center ...... 877-WARNDEP 605 Pequest Rd., Oxford, NJ 07863...... 908-637-4125 Exotic & Nongame Captivity Permits ...... 609-292-9591 Falconry Permit Information ...... 908-735-8793 Freshwater Fisheries Lab General Information ...... 609-292-2965 PO Box 394, Lebanon, NJ 08833...... 908-236-2118 Hunter Education ...... 877-2HUNTNJ Central Region Office Hunting, Fishing, & Duplicate Licenses ...... 609-292-2965 386 Clarksburg-Robbinsville Rd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Operation Game Thief ...... 800-222-0456 Land Management ...... 609-259-2132 Outstanding Deer Program...... 609-292-9450 Hunter Education ...... 877-2HUNTNJ Pheasant & Quail Stocking Information ...... 609-984-0547 Wildlife Control ...... 609-259-7955 Rifle Permit Information ...... 609-984-1400 Law Enforcement (Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Trout Stocking Hotline ...... 609-633-6765 Monmouth, and Ocean Counties) ...... 609-259-2120 Wildlife Conservation Corps Information ...... 609-633-3616 Southern Region Office Wildlife Control ...... 908-735-8793 220 Blue Anchor Rd., Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Wildlife Management Area Information ...... 609-984-0547 Information ...... 856-629-0090 Trenton Office Hunter Education ...... 877-2HUNTNJ 501 E. State St., Station Plaza 5, 3rd Floor, PO Box 400, Land Management ...... 856-629-5006 Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 Freshwater Fisheries...... 856-629-4950 Endangered and Nongame Species ...... 609-292-9400 Wildlife Control ...... 856-629-7224 Freshwater Fisheries...... 609-292-1599 Wildlife Education ...... 856-629-7214 Land Management ...... 609-984-0547 Law Enforcement (Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Law Enforcement ...... 609-292-9430 Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties) ...... 856-629-0555 Marine Fisheries ...... 609-292-2083 Wildlife Education ...... 609-292-9450 Nacote Creek Research Station Wildlife Management...... 609-292-6685 PO Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241 Northern Region Office Marine Fisheries ...... 609-748-2020 26 Route 173 W., Hampton, NJ 08827 Shellfisheries...... 609-748-2040 Wildlife Management...... 908-735-7040 Marine Education ...... 609-748-2031 Endangered and Nongame Species ...... 908-735-8975 Wildlife Management...... 609-748-2063 Hunter Education ...... 877-2HUNTNJ Marine Law Enforcement...... 609-748-2050 Wildlife Control ...... 908-735-8793 Bivalve Shellfish Office Land Management ...... 973-383-0918 PO Box 432, Port Norris, NJ 08349...... 856-785-0730 WHERE TO WRITE US

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2 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 License Information 2001Ð2002 License Fees Table of Contents Firearm Licenses Resident Firearm Hunting ...... $ 27.50 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman ...... 4, 25 Hunting seasons, coyote ...... 12, 13 Senior Resident Firearm Hunting Changes, Highlights of in the 2001Ð2002 Deer ...... 34 (65 yrs & older) ...... 15.50 Hunting Regulations ...... 5 Migratory birds ...... 13 Non-Resident Firearm Hunting ...... 135.50 Non-Resident Two-Day Deer, check stations...... 26, 27 Pheasant and quail ...... 14, 16 Small Game Firearm Hunting...... 36.50 Harvest information from 2000Ð01. . 24, 26 Small game...... 16 Special One-Day Hunting ...... 12.50 (On Commercial Preserves Only) Management zone map ...... 32 Wild turkey...... 20 Bow and Arrow Licenses Outstanding deer program...... 30 Licenses, Fees ...... 3 Resident Bow & Arrow Hunting...... 31.50 Permits ...... 5, 12, 21 Permits ...... 5, 12, 21 Senior Resident Bow & Arrow Hunting (65 yrs & older) ...... 16.50 HIP program ...... 13 Public hunting land ...... 43, 46 Non-Resident Bow & Arrow Hunting . . . . . 135.50 Hunting regulations, general ...... 6, 11 Stamps ...... 12 Trapping Licenses Coyote ...... 14, 15, 16 Sunrise/sunset chart...... 62 Resident Trapping ...... 32.50 Non-Resident Trapping...... 200.50 Deer ...... 22, 23 Trapping seasons and regulations ...... 18 Permits Migratory birds ...... 13 Youth hunt dates: pheasant, deer, turkey Deer Permits for Bow, Shotgun Pheasant and quail ...... 14, 16 and waterfowl ...... 10, 25, 20, 10 or Muzzleloader...... 28.00 Youth Deer Permit...... 12.00 Small game ...... 14, 15, 16 Wildlife Management Turkey Season Permit ...... 21.00 Wild turkey...... 20 Area regulations ...... 42 Rifle Permit (2-year Permit) ...... 19.00 Youth Rifle Permit...... 10.00 Stamps Pheasant & Quail Stamp ...... 40.00 Hunting & Trapping Licenses Resident Waterfowl Stamp ...... 5.00 Non-Resident Waterfowl Stamp ...... 10.00 All persons hunting or trapping must be properly new structure, youths, 15 years of age and under, are Miscellaneous Licenses licensed. It is unlawful for any person age 10 or able to hunt, fish, and trap for free, provided they All-Around Sportsman ...... 72.25 older to hunt without hunting license. It is unlawful have passed a Hunter Education course. Youth (Includes Resident Firearm Hunting, Bow & for any person age 12 or older to trap without a hunters who have passed a hunter education course Arrow Hunting & Fishing Licenses) trapping license. See below for youth License should have received their new Youth Firearm or Duplicate License ...... 2.00 information. All hunters and trappers must openly Youth Bow and Arrow license. The Youth Firearm, NOTE: License fees are subject to change. display their license or permit on their outer clothing Bow and Arrow or Trapping License is valid from See this page for youth license information and must show their license to any police officer or time of issuance until end of the year that he or she any person requesting to see it. turns 16. Resident and nonresident youths who have Licenses and stamps may be purchased from par- not received their license can obtain licenses by call- Disabled Veteran’s ticipating county or municipal clerks, license agents ing the Division’s Pequest, Trenton, Northern, Licenses & Permits and selected Division of Fish and Wildlife offices. Central or Southern region offices. Recent legislation provides for the issuance of Lost Licenses Lost licenses can be replaced at all Licenses for Non-Resident Servicemen Any free hunting licenses and permits for resident disabled Division law enforcement offices, the Trenton office person on active duty in the armed services may buy veterans. and the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. a resident hunting license upon presenting a previous For the purposes of this program, the legislation To replace a lost license, either mail or hand deliver resident license of the appropriate type or proof of defines Disabled Veterans as: “…any resident of New the carbon copy issued with the license along with a successfully completing the appropriate hunter edu- Jersey who has been honorably discharged or released $2.00 check to any Division law enforcement office, cation course to the agent. under honorable circumstances from active service in the Trenton office, or Pequest. Duplicate stamps will any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and not be issued, but may be purchased separately. Licenses for National Guard Members who has been declared by the United States Department Eligible National Guard personnel are entitled to of Veteran Affairs, or its successor, to have a service- License Revocation Anyone convicted of a sec- free licenses, permits, and stamps. Further informa- connected disability of any degree…” ond fish and game violation within a period of 5 tion can be obtained by writing to: NJ Department of Disabled Veteran hunting licenses are available at the years will have their New Jersey hunting and fishing Military/Veteran Affairs, 101 Eggert Crossing Rd., Division’s Trenton office, as well as all Division field privileges revoked for 2 years. Certain violations Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, Attn: 1st Sgt. Turrien. offices. For questions, call 609-292-2965. carry greater periods of revocation, ranging from 3 years to lifetime revocation. Two convictions of the Special One-Day License A one-day license Disabled Veteran Applicants: following will result in lifetime revocation: safety may be issued for hunting on a licensed commercial 1. Documentation of currently receiving benefits for zone violation; causing damage to real or personal shooting preserve. This license may be obtained at a service connected disability must be presented to property; and negligent use of a firearm or bow. the shooting preserve and is valid only on the day obtain a free license. Must first have a disabled vet- issued for the species covered by the preserve’s eran license to obtain a free disabled veteran deer Resident Licenses Resident licenses may be pur- license. Hunter Education requirements still apply. permit. chased if one has resided in the state for 6 months 2. Applicants must fill out one special 2001 Disabled immediately prior to application. Farmer License Exemption A farmer and the Veteran Deer Permit Application only. Do not immediate members of the family who also reside on fill out the regular application found in this Non-Resident Licenses Non-residents must the farm may hunt, trap and fish on the farm without supplement. show either a resident license from their state or being licensed or possessing a valid rifle permit (a 3. Applicants are entitled to one free bow season proof of successfully completing an appropriate farm is defined as an area of at least 5 acres and hav- permit and one free firearm (shotgun or muzzle- hunter education course, in order to obtain a license ing gross income of at least $500, and tax assessed loader) season permit. Additional permits must be to hunt or trap in New Jersey. as farmland). purchased at the regular price of $28. This exemption does not apply to a tenant or Using a Disabled Veteran application does not give Youth Licenses, Resident & Non-Resident employee who is not an immediate family member. the applicant preference in the lottery. In December 1999, the Legislature approved a new Also: See Farmer Deer Permits section. fee structure for sporting licenses. As part of that

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 3 Director’s Highlights of Important Changes in the New Jersey Message 2001–2002 Hunting Fish & Wildlife Digest (continued from page 2) Regulations effective instruction comes from mom or dad, (continued from page 5) Published by the NJ Fish and Wildlife brother or sister, aunt or uncle or close family P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 friend. This interaction and shared learning the state in order to minimize conflicts with www.njfishandwildlife.com experience is perhaps the most precious and motorists and farmers and enhance the quality of the whitetails in New Jersey. State of New Jersey long lasting benefit of our outdoor sports. It is Donald DiFrancesco, Acting Governor Throughout the state, there are 260,675 acres up to us to take advantage of this opportunity of Wildlife Management Areas open to deer hunt- Department of Environmental Protection not only to pass on hunting skills, but ethics and ing, administered by New Jersey Division of Fish Robert C. Shinn, Jr., Commissioner sportsmanship as well. This is a tremendous and Wildlife. In addition to the Wildlife Manage- Division of Fish and Wildlife responsibility. Hunter behavior studies show ment Areas open to deer hunting, some 255,883 Robert McDowell, Director that how we teach our children to hunt is the acres of state parks and forests are open to hunting. David Chanda, Assistant Director This represents 74.4% of the total 343,997 acres Martin McHugh, Assistant Director way they will hunt. Rob Winkel, Chief, Law Enforcement administered by the Division of Parks and Forestry. Larry Herrighty, Chief, Wildlife Management Although New Jersey has tremendous With longer deer seasons and more land open to Jim Sciascia, Chief, Wildlife Education opportunities for children to hunt during the deer hunting, New Jersey’s deer hunters should Cindy Kuenstner, Editor regular seasons, we are continuing to dedicate expect a successful 2001Ð02 deer season. The Division of Fish and Wildlife is a professional, a special day reserved only for youth and their environmental organization dedicated to the protection, management and wise use of the state’s mentors to ensure a quality hunting experience. fish and wildlife resources. Past youth waterfowl and youth pheasant hunting days have been highly successful. The Digest is available at license agents and Division offices. Outdoor Articles and information may be reprinted with permission. This year the Fish and Game Council has Subscriptions are not available. added youth deer hunting and youth turkey Skills Partial Funding for the Digest is provided by the hunting days to the season calendar. Although Workshop Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program. the youth hunts are designed to enhance the New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Councils chance of harvest, that is not the larger goal. We for Fish and Game Council John W. Bradway, Sr., Chair, Salem need to teach that hunting success is not meas- Women Richard Culp, Oak Ridge ured by the harvest, it is measured by the experi- W. Scott Ellis, Yardville Fred Hough, Augusta ence. We need to provide the experience that George Howard, Pittstown will instill in our children that special attraction Jane Morton Galetto, Millville Elwood Knight, Mount Laurel which keeps us coming back to the great out- Bill Martin, Flemington doors. As you prepare for our youth hunting Madelyn Picone, Cedar Knolls Jack Shrier, Mendham days, think about what gets you out of bed on a Robert Von Suskil, Vineland cold winter or spring morning while the rest of Endangered and Nongame Species Council the world sleeps. In this age of high tech educa- Advisory Committee tion, someone else will teach most of what your Jane Mortin Galletto, Chair, Millville Dr. James Applegate, Cranbury children will learn. Take advantage of these spe- Dr. Joanna Burger, Somerset cial opportunities to pass on the tradition of Mike Catania, Chester Dr. Emile DeVito, Far Hills hunting, for you are the most important teacher. Rich Kane, Bernardsville These workshops are for you if you have never Janet Larson, Toms River Rick Lathrop, Bound Brook tried activities like birding, hunting, fishing, Dr. Dale Schweitzer, Port Norris kayaying and more or if you are a beginner who James Shissias, Titusville Clay Sutton, Cape May Court House hopes to improve your skills, you have some out- door experience and would like to expand your Marine Fisheries Council Gilbert Ewing, Jr., Chair, Cape May Hunter’s Responsibilities abilities, and you are excited to meet other outdoor Dr. Robert B. Abel, Shrewsbury enthusiasts. While Becoming an Outdoors- William Barnish, Brigantine There are certain do’s and don’ts that all hunters Erling Berg, Cape May Woman workshops are designed primarily for David Botwinick, Pennington must consider with respect to their manners in women, anyone over 18 years of age is welcome John Cole, Pt. Pleasant Beach the field. Remember, in most cases, courtesy to participate. Gary Dickerson, Brick and sportsmanship are related to safety. Dr. Patrick Donnelly, Brielle For more information and to be placed on our Edward Goldman, Absecon _____ Richard Malinowski, Salem mailing list, please fill out this coupon and mail Frances Puskas, Barnegat Light All sports are played with established rules, to: NJF&W, 220 Blue Anchor Rd., Sicklerville, Atlantic Coast Shellfish Council procedures and referees. Hunting also has estab- NJ 08081. William Barnish, Chair, Brigantine lished rules for good conduct Everett Giberson, Manahawkin Walter Hughes, Atlantic Highlands and sportsmanship; Outdoor Skills Workshop Daniel L. Loper, Erma however, there are few Stephen Potter, New Gretna referees. Hunters Name ______Delaware Bay Shellfish Council have the respon- Richard Malinowski, Chair, Salem Address ______Scott Bailey, Millville sibility for William Bradway, Port Norris self-enforce- City ______County ______Stephen Fleetwood, Port Norris ment. Nancy Sittineri, Cape May Court House State ______Zip ______

4 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Highlights of Important Changes in the 2001–2002 Hunting Regulations

n addition to the very successful youth pheas- he private land and general turkey permits ¥ The shotgun permit season will be extended Iant hunting day which will be November 3 this Thave been eliminated. All turkey permits will until January 31, 2002 in zones 15, 17, 19, 22, fall, the Fish and Game Council has initiated a youth again be valid for both private and public land. An 25, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48 and 49. The season dates deer hunting day to be held on November 17, 2001 additional weekly segment added to the beginning for these zones include November 19Ð21, and a youth turkey hunting day on April 13, 2002. of the season and increased permit quotas will December 3Ð8, 12Ð14, 2001, and January 5Ð31, Properly licensed youth hunters and qualified help satisfy demand for permits. 2002. Hunters will be restricted to taking only farmer youth may harvest one deer of either sex Hunters will be allowed to pursue coyotes at antlerless deer November 19Ð21 and December on November 17, 2001 when accompanied and night with the aid of portable lights during the 3Ð8, 2001. The bag limit for these zones is one supervised by a licensed adult over 21 years old special coyote season, February 1Ð18, 2002. buck and unlimited antlerless deer. Hunters in acting as a mentor. Youth may use a shotgun or However, muzzleloaders and bows and arrows will these zones will be provided with the option of muzzleloader provided the youth has taken the not be legal during nighttime hunting. In order to taking two deer at a time during the shotgun necessary safety course and the mentoring adult, gauge participation in this new season, the permit permit season. This will allow a hunter the who may not hunt on that day, is also trained with requirement for the February season is re-instituted. opportunity of shooting two deer before going the appropriate firearm. Restrictions on earn-a- Hunters can anticipate another outstanding to the check station. buck or QDM antler points do not apply. deer season as the New Jersey Department of ¥ The shotgun permit season will be extended Youth hunters who have obtained a turkey Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and until February 16, 2002 in Zones 5, 7Ð14, 36, permit may begin their spring turkey season on Wildlife continues to modify and improve its 41, 50 and 51. The season dates for these zones the special youth turkey hunting day, April 13, white-tailed deer management program. With include November 19Ð21, December 3-8, 2002. Youth must be accompanied and supervised favorable weather on popular hunting days, a deer 12Ð14, 2001, January 5Ð31, 2002 and February by an adult 21 years or older that has a valid New harvest similar to last year’s record harvest of 1Ð16, 2002. Hunters will be restricted to taking Jersey hunting license. 77,444 is anticipated. only antlerless deer November 19Ð21 and Last year’s regulation changes have proven to December 3Ð8, 2001. Hunters in these zones n order to better serve it’s constituents, the be very successful in achieving antlerless harvest have the option of taking two deer at a time dur- IFish and Game Council and the Division of goals. To standardize deer hunting regulations and ing the shotgun permit season. This will allow a Fish and Wildlife are instituting a trial over-the- further enhance antlerless deer harvest objectives, hunter the opportunity of shooting two deer counter deer permit sales program for the many important changes in the hunting regulations before going to the check station. 2001Ð2002 season. Therefore, most zones will be have been made for the 2001Ð02 deer seasons. ¥ Earn-A-Buck Zones: hunters will again be available for sale at participating license agents. ¥ The fall bow season will open on September 8, required to harvest an antlerless deer first in all In order to reduce the deer population in 2001 in deer management zones 5, 7Ð14, 36, 41, seasons except the six-day firearm season in certain zones, permit quotas in most zones have 42, 49, 50 and 51. Only antlerless deer may be Deer Management Zones 5, 7Ð14, 36, 38, 40, been greatly increased over the past several years. taken from September 8 through 28, 2001 in 41, 50, 51, 60 and 67. Based on the quota numbers and total amounts of these zones. Hunters who harvest an antlerless ¥ The Earn-A-Buck requirement has been permits sold in these zones during the last deer sea- deer during this period in zones 5, 7Ð14, 36, 41, clarified. Hunters have satisfied the earn-a-buck son, the Division does not anticipate that these 50 and 51 will be eligible to harvest an antlered requirement during the fall and winter bow zones will sell out. However, there will be a lottery buck starting on September 29, 2001. They will seasons when a hunter has taken an antlerless for the following zones: 3, 4, 18, 23, 24, 37, 38, 43, have satisfied the earn-a-buck requirement for deer from any of the earn-a-buck zones (5, 7Ð14, 46, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64 and 67 the regular fall bow season. 36, 38, 40, 41, 50, 51, 60 and 67). For example, a ONLY. Applications are found in the Deer Permit ¥ The permit bow season is October 27, 2001 hunter takes an antlerless deer from zone 5 and Supplement already available at license agents. through November 24, 2001 in most zones. then wants to hunt in zone 50. He has already Application period is June 1 through August 31. However, the permit bow season in zones 5, satisfied the earn-a-buck requirement and can To purchase a permit at a license agent, a 7Ð14, 36, 41, 42, 49, 50 and 51 has been now take an antlered buck. ¥ In earn-a-buck zones during special permit sea- hunter must present their valid 2001 hunting extended until the end of December. sons (muzzleloader, permit shotgun and permit license and $28.00 for each permit. A youth hunter ¥ The use of smokeless powder in muzzleloader bow seasons) the first deer taken on each permit must present their valid youth hunting license and rifles, now possible due to new technology, is from these zones must be antlerless. For example, $12.00 for each permit. A hunter may purchase as prohibited while hunting in New Jersey. a hunter has a shotgun permit for Zone 5 and he many permits as (s)he would like. Hunters must ¥ The duration of the muzzleloader permit season takes an antlerless deer. The hunter also has a purchase permits in person. The only exception is in Zones 15, 25, 35 and 48 is increased to shotgun permit for Zone 50. The hunter has to that an adult may purchase a permit for a youth or include December 3Ð8, 2001 and will continue take another antlerless deer first in Zone 50 a nonresident who is not present at the time of until the end of January. The season dates for before being eligible to take an antlered buck on purchase. The adult will need to present the these zones include November 26 and 27, his Zone 50 permit. youth’s or the nonresident’s valid hunting December 3-8, 10, 11, 15-24, 26Ð31, 2001, ¥ Hunters are limited to ONE antlered buck per license—no copies accepted. In order to avoid January 1Ð31, 2002. Hunters will be restricted season in all seasons except the six-day firearm long lines, we do not advise purchasing your to taking only antlerless deer during December buck season, regardless of how many permits permit on the first day of permit sales or the day 3Ð8, 2001. are purchased. before a particular season opens. ¥ The duration of the muzzleloader permit season ¥ An Antler Point Restriction (Quality Deer A list of license agents selling deer permits (p. in Zones 5, 7Ð14, 36, 41, 42, 49, 50 and 51 is Management) program will be continued in 21), zone descriptions (p. 47), season dates and increased to include November 19, 20, and 21, Deer Management Zones 3, 6, 9, 13, 27, 29, 35, bag limits (p. 34) for zones being sold at license 2001, December 3Ð8, 2001 and will be extended 37, 40, 59, 63, 66 and 67. Hunters will be agents is found on page 21 and on the Division’s until February 16, 2002. Hunters will be restrict- restricted to taking antlered deer having at least website (www.njfishandwildlife.com). Informa- ed to taking antlerless deer only for the one antler with at least three points during all tion on lottery zones is available in the Deer November days and during the six-day firearm seasons open in these zones. Permit Supplement, also found on our web site. season. The season dates for these zones include Bow permit sales will begin on Saturday, November 19Ð21, 26 and 27, December 3Ð8, These changes in regulations will contribute September 1, 2001. Shotgun and muzzleloader 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001, January 1Ð31, and to increasing the antlerless harvest, aid in efforts to permit sales will begin on Saturday, October 13, February 1Ð16, 2002. Hunters, in these zones, decrease the deer population and increase recre- 2001. All permit sales at license agents will end on will again be provided with the option of taking ational opportunities for sportsmen and women. December 31, 2001. If a hunter wishes to purchase two deer at a time during the muzzleloader Population management objectives call for reduc- a permit from January 1, 2002 through the end of permit season. This will allow a hunter the ing white-tailed deer populations in over 75% of the deer season, (s)he may do so only at the Pequest opportunity of shooting two deer before going Trout Hatchery and the Division’s office in Trenton. to the check station. (continued on page 4) Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 5 General Hunting Regulations

This is not the full law. Consult the Division pose of shooting stocked game. Note: For special areas and regulations for dog of Fish and Wildlife for further details. All Persons are allowed to hunt raccoon or training on WMAs see the section of Wildlife persons are reminded that the statutes, code opossum between midnight on Saturday and Management Area Regulations, page 42. one hour before sunrise on Sunday during the and regulations are the legal authorities. Non-Resident Game Removal prescribed season. A non-resident licensee may remove from the SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED: state each day a daily bag limit of game. However, No person shall hunt except as prescribed by ¥ Carrying a loaded firearm or nocked arrow within a non-resident may not take more than two day’s law. See section “Permits for Hunters with 450 feet of a building or school playground with- bag limit from the state after one week’s stay Disabling Conditions”, page 12, for special rules. out possessing written permission from the owner (Sunday to Saturday inclusive). This does not Persons required by law to wear corrective or lessee. apply to game raised or killed at a licensed com- lenses to operate a motor vehicle (as noted on a ¥ Discharging a firearm or a bow and arrow on or mercial preserve and legally tagged. valid driver’s license) must wear corrective lenses across highways or roads. Discharging a firearm or when hunting with a bow or firearm of any kind. a bow and arrow from a motor vehicle. Falconry Hunting & Trapping Education Requirements ¥ Hunting for or shooting any wildlife by aid of a No person shall use a raptor for hunting with- light, except when hunting raccoon, coyote or out a falconry permit and a valid hunting license. New Jersey requires that anyone applying to opossum while on foot. No person under 14 years of age may hunt by hunt with a shotgun, rifle or bow show a previous ¥ Hunting or shooting with the aid of a light attached means of a raptor. resident license of the appropriate type from this to or carried in a vehicle. Falconry permits will be issued only to persons or any state, or a course completion card of the ¥ On National Wildlife Refuges, the distribution of who pass a comprehensive examination and who appropriate hunter education course. bait and/or hunting over bait is prohibited. can provide proper facilities for housing a raptor. All hunter education courses are pre-scheduled ¥ Hunting with arrows, darts or any other device pro- Beginning falconers must be sponsored by an with rosters generated from the southern region pelled by any means that is used for the purpose of experienced falconer. office. You must apply to be scheduled for a hunter injecting or delivering any type of drug into an animal. No person shall possess a firearm while education course. ¥ Using electronic calling devices except when hunt- hunting with raptors. Application forms for the hunter education ing for fox, raccoon, crow and coyote. For additional information, write to the courses may be obtained from most license agents, ¥ Loaded firearms in a motor vehicle. Possession of Division of Fish and Wildlife. sporting goods dealers and Division offices. a loaded firearm in or upon a vehicle is considered Completed application forms must be returned to proof of pursuing or taking of wildlife. Bow and Arrow the regional office at the address on the application. ¥ Transporting an uncased firearm in a motor vehicle. ¥ Shooting into a squirrel’s nest. “Bow” means any long bow, recurve bow or Students will then be notified when and where to compound bow that is hand held and hand drawn, report for the courses. Apply early! Persons apply- with no mechanical device built into it or attached ing just prior to the hunting seasons most likely The Delaware Water Gap National to it that will enable the archer to lock the bow at a will not be scheduled in time to hunt those seasons. Recreation Area, the following apply: full or partial draw. All draw locking and draw Hunter Orange ¥ Baiting is prohibited holding devices are prohibited. Hand held release ¥ No permanent tree stands or screw-in steps are devices are permitted. Hunters must wear a cap made of daylight permitted All bows must have a minimum draw weight fluorescent orange or an outer garment containing ¥ You cannot possess a loaded firearm while on any of 35 pounds at the archer’s draw length, except at least 200 square inches of fluorescent orange publicly traveled road-way within the park compounds, which must have a minimum peak material visible from all sides at all times while draw weight of 35 pounds. All arrows used for engaged in hunting. A camo orange hat alone is Farmer Regulations hunting deer, turkey, coyote, or woodchuck must not adequate. be fitted with a well-sharpened metal head with a This applies to all persons while hunting The occupant of a farm may allow his dog to minimum width of 3/4 inches. deer, bear, rabbit, hare, squirrel, fox, railbirds, run at large on land he occupies, except during the Arrows fitted with heads other than specified and game birds including while in a tree stand. firearm deer seasons. for deer, turkey, coyote or woodchuck, may be Exceptions: this law does not apply to water- Farmers and their lessees occupying or farming carried in the woods and fields during the small fowl, crow, spring wild turkey, coyote nor bow- their land, members of their immediate families, game season or other seasons which overlap with hunters except that a bow hunter using a deer or their farming employees may kill crows, wood- the bow and arrow deer season. decoy must wear hunter orange, as described chuck, and fox on farm property at any time when It is unlawful to: above, while transporting the decoy into and out found destroying livestock or crops. However, of the woods and fields. ¥ use a crossbow or variation, they must use legal firearms, ammunition and ¥ use or possess a poison arrow or one with an Trespass Law other lawful procedures. explosive tip, Farmers may trap foxes destroying poultry, Hunters and trappers are required to secure ¥ use a bow one-half hour after sunset until one- crops or property at any time, subject to state law half hour before sunrise during any season, permission prior to entering private lands to hunt. and local ordinances. Farmers or their agents may On agricultural lands, the law provides that these ¥ use a bow and arrow from any vehicle, moving shoot or trap coyotes by lawful procedures at any or stationary, lands need not be posted to enforce the trespass law. time when found destroying livestock or crops. A Hunters must ask permission to recover a deer. ¥ have both a firearm and bow in possession or regional Division law enforcement office must be under control while hunting. Hunters must not hunt in unharvested crops notified within 24 hours of killing a coyote. without first obtaining permission from the owner. Muzzleloading Rifles Anyone causing damage to cultivated crops, Use of Dogs It is unlawful to use smokeless powder in a orchards, fences, buildings or livestock may be Allowing dogs to run at large is prohibited. arrested without warrant by the owner, occupant, muzzleloader while hunting in New Jersey. Persons may train dogs without firearms in A valid rifle permit must be possessed while lessee, or any officer of the law. Violators are daylight at any time except during any open liable for a fine of up to $2,000 and restitution to hunting with a muzzleloading rifle. firearm deer season. It is unlawful to hunt with a muzzleloading the property owner in addition to the loss of No person shall train a raccoon or opossum hunting privileges for a period of 2 years. rifle on wildlife management areas, except for hunting dog on WMAs other than during the per- deer and squirrel hunting during the special season Hunting on Sunday iods of September 1 to October 1, 2001 and from in certain zones. For muzzleloader rifle squirrel March 1 to May 1, 2002. Training hours shall be hunting, see page 15. For muzzleloader deer No person may hunt with firearms or any other one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. weapon or carry a gun in the woods or fields or on hunting, see page 22. For rifle permit information, It is illegal to use dogs to pursue or run black see page 12. the waters on Sunday except on semi-wild & bear. commercial shooting preserve lands for the pur- (continued on page 11)

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guided open open November 3, 2001 WMA morning after all 3 pm day The 2001 Take a Kid Pheasant Hunt will allow properly licensed youth hunters ages 10 through 15 Whittingham X X years old to hunt on one of 7 (seven) stocked Wildlife Black River X X Management Areas (WMA) on Saturday morning, Flatbrook X November 3, 2001. In a cooperative effort between the Clinton X X Division of Fish and Wildlife and the NJ State Assunpink X X Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, volunteer hunting Colliers Mills X X mentors with trained bird dogs will guide youth Glassboro X hunters on a pheasant hunt. This experience will Millville X X increase the young hunters’ opportunity for harvesting a pheasant in a setting which encourages Peaslee X X responsible and safe hunting practices. All participants must pre-register and be accompanied to the check-in by a parent or guardian. Guided: Pre-registration required. Parents or guardians are welcomed and encouraged to follow the hunters through the fields. All See details, this page. pre-registered hunters will receive an information packet. Two sessions will be offered, starting at 7 a.m. and 12 noon. Open—afternoon: Any youth hunter, Only 25 youth hunters will be allowed on each WMA during each session. If the number of between 10 and 15 years old, with a applicants exceeds the number of slots available, a random drawing will be held to select partici- free Youth Hunting License.Youths, pants. To register, please send the application found on this page to the address below. All entries accompanied by a licensed, non- must be postmarked by October 12, 2001. Information will be mailed on October 23, 2001. shooting adult, will be permitted to hunt on the listed Wildlife Send application to: Take a Kid Hunting, NJ Div. of Fish & Wildlife, Northern Region Hunter Management Areas on November 3, Education, 26 Rt.173 W, Hampton, NJ 08827 2001 from 3:00 p.m. until sunset. Youth Hunter Open—all day: Any youth hunter, between 10 and 15 years old, with a Name: ______free Youth Hunting License.Youths, accompanied by a licensed, non- Address: ______shooting adult, will be permitted to City: ______State: ______Zip: ______hunt on the listed Wildlife Management Areas on November 3, Home Phone: ______Youth Hunting License # ______2001 from 8 a.m. until sunset.

1. Select WMA (Check only 1): ❑ Assunpink ❑ Black River ❑ Clinton ❑ Colliers Mills ❑ Millville ❑ Peaslee ❑ Whittingham Youth 2. Preferred Time: ❑ 7 a.m. ❑ 12 noon Waterfowl Hunt Day 3. Have you attended the Take A Kid Hunting Pheasant Hunt before? ❑ NO ❑ YES-2000 Sept. 22, 2001 4. With what gauge shotgun will you be hunting? ❑ 12 ❑ 16 ❑ 20 ❑ 28 ❑ .410 TAKE A KID HUNTING Youth hunters 10-15 years old, with a Youth Upland Bird Hunting Day free Youth Hunting License and accompa- nied by a non-shooting adult (21 years of Saturday, November 3, 2001 age or older), will be permitted to hunt for waterfowl statewide from 1/2 hour before Youth hunters between the ages of 10 and 15 years old, with a Youth Hunting sunrise to sunset on Sept. 22, 2001. See License, accompanied by a licensed, non-hunting adult, will be permitted to hunt the migratory bird supplement and watch on licensed semi-wild preserves. Youths can hunt for pheasants, quail, and/or for news releases for further details. chukars on Saturday, November 4, 2000 from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. This is a Non-toxic shot required Bag limit: Same as regular duck and early great opportunity for hunters belonging to semi-wild preserves to introduce Canada goose seasons. No Federal or youth hunters to upland bird hunting without competition from adult hunters. State Duck Stamp required for youths. See page 20 for Youth Turkey Day and page 25 for Youth Deer Hunting Day

10 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 General Hunting ATTENTION Regulations

(Continued from page 6) SPORTSMEN .22 Rifles Pack out A valid rifle permit must be possessed while hunting with a .22 caliber rifle. what you pack in! It is unlawful to possess and use .22 caliber rifle except while hunting woodchuck, hunting raccoon and opossum with hounds, and dispatch- ing trapped animals other than muskrat. No Littering! .22 caliber rifles must be loaded with short car- tridges only, except when hunting woodchuck. Respect our In New Jersey .22 caliber rifles need not be plugged, but must be loaded with no more than 3 shells. No 10-17 natural resources Call toll free year olds may hunt with any modern rifle. and all 1-800-222-0456 Firearms and Missiles landowners, From all Other States A person may not go into the woods or fields whether public 1-800-800-WARDEN with a firearm except during prescribed seasons. or private. The Airguns are not legal hunting firearms. It is unlawful to possess in the woods and hunter image Poaching is a fields shot larger than #4 fine shot except for hunting deer, waterfowl, woodchuck or coyote. depends on Crime—You are No shotgun capable of holding more than you; a little three shells at one time may be used for hunting. litter can its Victim Wildlife make a huge Taxidermists note: the sale of wild birds and difference game animals or parts thereof is prohibited in New Jersey. Legally trapped furbearers may be sold. Questions concerning the above should be directed to regional Division law enforcement offices. It is illegal to capture, kill, injure or have in possession any wild bird other than a game bird. No one may rob a bird’s nest. The removal of the skin or feathers or mutilation of any wild bird or mammal in the woods or fields for the purpose of concealing sex or identity is illegal. All nongame mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians are protected. Penalties for taking these species range from $250-$5,000. There is no open season on bobcats or bears. It

is illegal to kill, attempt to kill or possess bobcats or bears, except parts of bobcats or bears legally taken in other states may be possessed but not sold in New Jersey. Wildlife Damage Control

Property owners or their agents, and occupants of dwellings that are suffering damage from squirrel, raccoon, opossum, skunk, woodchuck or weasel may control them by lawful means at any time subject to local ordinances.

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 11 2001–2002 Hunting Permits and Stamps

Permits Deer Season Permits tions as early as possible since additional review Permits are required to hunt during the Permit of applications will be necessary. Farmers and Permit Revocation Bow, Permit Muzzleloader and Permit Shotgun their family members may also apply for (or The Division may revoke any permit or other seasons. Most permits will be sold at participating purchase at license agent) regular deer permits in authorization issued for violation or due cause. license agents. Only a few zones will have a per- addition to the free farmer deer permits. mit lottery. Deer Permit Supplements are avail- Rifle Permits able at license agents. The application period is Permits for Hunters with A valid rifle permit is required for coyote, deer, June 1 through August 31. See Highlights, page 5 Disabling Conditions squirrel and woodchuck hunting with a muzzle- for further details. Hunters may purchase a muz- loading rifle; raccoon and opossum hunting with a zleloader permit without possessing a rifle permit, Information about permits for hunters with .22 caliber rifle; and for dispatching trapped but it is not valid in the field unless accompanied disabling conditions should be requested in animals other than muskrat with a .22 caliber rifle. by both a rifle permit and a valid firearm hunting writing from the Division’s Trenton office, PO Initial rifle permit applicants must be at least 10 license. Remember to apply for the rifle/muzzle- Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400. years old and have successfully completed a rifle loader hunter education course as early as possible. hunter education course. Applications for rifle Permits for Physically Challenged Hunters permits may be obtained at the Division’s Trenton Coyote Hunting Permits A permit for certain physically challenged per- Office. Rifle permits for 10 to 17 years olds will Coyotes may be hunted during the seasons open sons may be issued to use alternative be valid only for muzzleloader. Persons under 18 for fox and are subject to the same regulations as methods/equipment for taking game during pre- years old may hunt with modern rifles, including fox during those seasons. A special February coy- scribed seasons. The application period is January centerfire or rimfire. ote hunting season will be held statewide February 1 to August 31 of each year. 1 through February 18, 2002. Permits are required Falconry Permits to hunt coyote during the special February season, Permits to Shoot from a Standing Vehicle Hunting with raptors (birds of prey) is only and shall be applied for as follows: A three inch by A permit to shoot or hunt from a standing allowed with a Falconry Permit and a hunting five inch index card containing the applicant’s vehicle that is parked off the road may be issued to license. See the section of falconry for hunting rules. name, mailing address, date of birth and evening licensed hunters who are paraplegics. Paraplegia is telephone number must be submitted to NJ defined by paralysis of the legs and lower half of Permits to Possess Road-Killed Deer Division of Fish and Wildlife, Coyote Permit, P.O. the body due to spinal injury or disease. Deer which have been accidentally killed by Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400, between A permit to hunt from a vehicle or conveyance motor vehicles may be possessed for private October 15 and November 15. Applicants should off established roads on wildlife management consumption only by obtaining a free permit from write “Coyote Hunting Season” at the bottom of areas is also available. the local police department or from a Division the card. A $2.00 processing fee must accompany regional law enforcement office. Wrapped the application. See coyote regulations on pages Bow Use Permit packages of the venison must be labeled with the 14 and 15. Permits are not required to hunt coyote A Bow Use Permit may be issued to disabled permit number. The permit only authorizes the during the regular fox/coyote hunting seasons. hunters who cannot use a conventional bow as possession of the meat for consumption and Turkey Hunting Permits described in the Game Code. This permit will prohibits the possession of any other parts. A permit is required for both spring and fall allow the alteration of a long bow, recurved bow turkey hunting. Applicants will apply for both the or compound bow with a mechanical device that Captive Wildlife Permits spring and fall seasons on one application form will enable the archer to draw and cock the bow at The possession, ownership and release of available in mid-January. For spring 2002, turkey full or partial draw length. This permit will be wildlife is regulated and only for limited purposes. hunting information and application forms will be issued only if the need is certified by a licensed, The public is urged to leave wildlife in the wild available at license agents and Division offices in certified New Jersey physician. where it belongs. You may not possess or liberate mid-January. Completed forms must be mailed any game, nongame, or exotic mammal, bird, back to Trenton between February 1 and February Stamps reptile or amphibian without a permit from the 22, 2002. Division. Permits are required for the possession Stamps are not transferable to another person of most non-game species and all game species. Permits for Farmers and are not valid unless signed across the face Wildlife from wild origin cannot be kept in in ink. captivity by the general public. Certain species of Farmer Deer Season Permits wildlife bred in captivity may be purchased and There are two types of applications to obtain a Pheasant & Quail Stamp possessed from licensed breeders and dealers. free farmer deer permit. The farmer applicant can Anyone aged 16 and over hunting or possessing Information and applications may be obtained by decide for which permit it is easiest to qualify. pheasant or quail on the following designated calling: Farmers may only apply with one application. The Wildlife Management Areas shall have in Nongame and Exotics first is for the farmer and his family who reside on possession a current Pheasant and Quail Stamp 609-292-9591 their farm (occupant). He must have at least 5 (Free youth hunting licenses include pheasant & Gamebirds and Mammals acres of land that is also tax-assessed as farmland. quail stamp): Assunpink, Berkshire Valley, 609-984-6211 The permit will be valid for the farm property Millville, Black River, Clinton, Colliers Mills, where the applicant resides. Dix, Flatbrook-Roy, Glassboro, Greenwood Beaver & Otter Permits The second application is for the farmer who (including Pasadena-Howardsville), Heislerville, Beaver and otter may be trapped by special does not reside on his farm (non-occupant). The Tuckahoe, Mad Horse, Manahawkin, Manasquan permit only. Special permit applications and addi- farmer must actively farm at least 30 tilled acres. River, Medford, Nantuxent, Peaslee, Pequest, Port tional information will be available from Division Woodlots can not be used to qualify. A copy of all Republic, Stafford Forge, Walpack, Whittingham offices beginning October 1, 2001. The permit leases authorizing the agricultural and hunting and Winslow. Other designated areas include the application period is Oct. 15ÐNov. 15, 2001. uses of the land must be attached to the applica- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area tion. No more than 5 people may receive permits and Fort Dix. Field Trial Permits for the same farm. The permit will be valid for the Field trials are allowed on designated WMAs entire zone applied for. An applicant who lives on New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp with the appropriate permit. Call 609-259-2132. the farm and actively tills at least 30 acres may Anyone 16 or older wishing to hunt waterfowl also apply with this form. must possess a New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp in Horseback Riding Permits The farmer deer permit applications are avail- addition to the Federal Duck Stamp. An HIP Horseback riding is allowed on designated able from county agricultural agents, Division number is also required. See page 13 for details. WMAs with an appropriate permit. Call offices, and conservation officers. 609-259-2132. Farmers are encouraged to send in their applica-

12 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 2001–2002 Migratory Bird Regulations

Duck and goose regulations are not confirmed at press time for this DIGEST. Watch for news releases in late August for information on season dates and bag limits. When finalized, migratory bird hunting regulations will ATTENTION M IGRATORY be published in the “New Jersey 2001Ð02 Migratory Bird Regulations” available in September at license agents and Division offices. Migratory bird BIRD HUNTERS regulations will also be available on the Division website as soon as they are finalized at www.njfishandwildlife.com. Migratory bird season dates pub- You must obtain a Harvest Information Program (HIP) lished in the Migratory Bird Regulations supersede those printed in this number before hunting duck, goose, brant, woodcock, rail, DIGEST if there are differences. snipe, coot or gallinule in New Jersey. Obtain your HIP Season dates will not become final until approved by the U. S. Fish and number by calling 1-800-WETLAND or by registering Wildlife Service in August. Following are the TENTATIVE dates for September and special winter Canada goose seasons, sea ducks, rails, through the Division’s website at www.njfishandwildlife.com. gallinules, snipe and crows: The HIP number and phone call are FREE. The automated system is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note that Tentative Dates September Canada Goose ...... Sept. 1Ð29, 2001 a hunting license number is required when obtaining a HIP Special Winter Canada Goose ...... See Migratory Bird number. Therefore hunters should obtain a hunting license Regulations, available early before calling HIP; have the license number at hand when September calling. Then write your HIP number on the front of your Sea Ducks...... Sept. 18ÐJan. 19, 2002 hunting license in the space next to “2001/02 Fall/Winter NJ Rails, Gallinules (Moorhens) ...... Sept. 1ÐNov. 9, 2001 HIP#.” Call 1-888-764-7343 if you need assistance getting Snipe...... Sept. 21ÐJan. 5, 2002 your HIP number. Crows (Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat) ...... Aug. 6ÐMar. 16, 2002 ...... (Except closed Dec. 3Ð8, 2001) The HIP number is valid from September 1, 2001 until Woodcock...... See Migratory Bird March 10, 2002. Regulations, available If you hunt migratory birds in another state, you will need early September to get a HIP number in that state following that state’s HIP Mourning Dove ...... Closed procedures. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day ...... Sept. 22, 2001 Information collected in HIP is confidential and is used by Duck seasons are expected to remain similar to last year. Migrant the US Fish and Wildlife Service for conducting migratory Canada goose numbers continue to rise and an increase in the regular goose bird harvest surveys. As in the past, the US Fish and Wildlife season is anticipated. Atlantic brant numbers have declined, however no reg- Service will mail harvest survey information to a small, ran- ulation change is expected. Snow goose populations remain very high and liberal bag limits as well as seasons extending to March 10 in some areas, dom sample of HIP registrants. are expected. Check the Migratory Bird Regulations for season dates and bag limits. Note that there are no permit requirements for either the September or the Special Winter Canada Goose Seasons. As with all waterfowl hunting seasons, a hunting license, federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp, New What Do I Need To Hunt Jersey Waterfowl Stamp and HIP number are required to participate in these Migratory Birds seasons. The September Canada Goose Season will be open statewide. The Division anticipates a special winter Canada goose season similar to the In New Jersey? season held in New Jersey during January/February 2001, however a final decision on this season will not be made by the USFWS until late August. 1. To hunt crows you need a New Jersey firearm hunting Note that any approved special winter season will not be held statewide. The license—See page 3 for hunting license requirements winter season is targeted at resident geese and is held in areas of the state with relatively low proportions of wintering migrant Canada geese. The sea- and fees. son is held in two distinct zones, one in the northern and the other in the 2. To hunt woodcock*, rail, snipe, coot or gallinule you southeastern portion of the state. Check the 2001Ð02 Migratory Bird need a New Jersey firearms hunting license and Regulations for exact zone boundary descriptions. Harvest Information Program (HIP) number— see above for HIP information. Hunters: Report Banded Birds 3. To hunt ducks, geese or brant you need a New Jersey Individuals recovering banded migratory birds are reminded to hunting license, HIP number, Federal Migratory Bird report the band number by calling the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Hunting and Conservation Stamp and New Jersey Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) in Washington, D.C., toll free at Waterfowl Stamp. Both Federal and State stamps are 1-800-327-BAND. When you call, provide the operator with the band number, date the bird was recovered, exact location the bird was required for waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older recovered (including the nearest town) and method of recovery (for and must be signed across the stamp’s face in ink. example, shot or found dead). Hunters may keep the bands. In most Federal stamps are available at U.S. Post Offices. State cases, the operator will be able to keypunch the band number and instant- waterfowl stamps are available from agents who sell ly tell the caller the date and location of banding, as well as the age and hunting licenses. sex of the bird at banding. In all cases, the BBL will mail the caller a Certificate of Appreciation with the same information. The information provided by banding data is critical in making management decisions *Note: Woodcock Hunting Stamps are no longer required regarding migratory birds. for hunting woodcock.

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 13 Small Game Hunting Regulations

Small game, raccoon, crow, opossum, coyote The Greenwood Forest and Peaslee WMAs will be stocked with quail and fox hunting are prohibited during the for the following dates: statewide six-day firearm deer season and on the November 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 Wednesday of the permit shotgun deer season December 1, 15, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29 which immediately follows the six-day buck season. See exceptions for fox and coyote hunt- Semi-Wild and Commercial Preserve Hunting ing, deer regulations, semi-wild and commercial Youth hunters (in possession of a valid Youth Hunting License and hunting preserves. See also chart on page 16 for accompanied by a licensed, non-shooting adult) will be permitted to hunt season dates, bag limits and hunting hours. pheasant, quail and/or chukar partridge on licensed semi-wild or commer- Hunting with firearms is prohibited on state Wildlife Management Areas cial preserves on Saturday, November 3, 2001. Hunting for certain species designated as pheasant and quail stamp areas on November 9, 2001 (see of game birds is allowed from Nov. 10, 2001 to March 15, 2002 on semi- Pheasant and Quail Stamp Area section). wild and commercial shooting preserve lands that are properly licensed for Properly licensed hunters may hunt small game with shotguns or bows the taking of such species. These species of game may be hunted on Sunday and arrows. Shotguns may be no larger than 10 gauge and hold no more only on semi-wild or commercial shooting preserve lands. Properly licensed than three shells. Shot size may be no larger than #4 fine shot. Compound youth hunters may also hunt certain game birds on Nov. 3, 2001, provided bows must have a minimum peak weight of 35 pounds. All other bows must the semi-wild or commercial shooting preserved is properly licensed. have a minimum draw weight of 35 pounds. All game taken on semi-wild or commercial preserves must be properly tagged before transport. Pheasant A person may legally hunt on semi-wild or commercial preserves for The daily bag limit is two pheasants of either-sex in Pheasant Hunting game species under license during the deer seasons, but no shot larger than Zones 1 and 3, on all Wildlife Management Areas and on the Lakehurst #4 fine may be used. Pheasant of either-sex may be taken. Naval Air Engineering Station. Hunters should not take or attempt to take female pheasants elsewhere or have female pheasants in their possession Woodchuck unless in the areas described above. The daily bag limit is two male pheas- All persons in possession of a rifle while hunting must have a valid and ants in Pheasant Hunting Zone 2. (See exceptions for semi-wild and com- proper rifle permit in addition to the current hunting license. No rifle mercial hunting preserves, below). hunting (of any kind) for woodchuck is permitted on state owned parks, Pheasant Hunting Zone 1: That portion of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, forests, recreation areas or WMAs. Farmers and their agents may use shot Sussex and Warren Counties lying north of Route 80 from the Delaware not larger than #4 buckshot to control woodchucks causing damage. River eastward to its convergence with Route 95 and continuing eastward Gauge, on Route 95 to the Hudson River at Fort Lee. Weapon Type Caliber or Weight Projectile(s) Pheasant Hunting Zone 2: That portion of Burlington Camden, Essex, Bow long, recurve or compound 35 pounds pull at archers draw Arrows must be fitted with a Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, length (long and recurve bows) well-sharpened metal broadhead Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties lying south of Route 80 from the or peak weight (compound bow) with a minimum width of 3/4". Delaware River eastward to its convergence with Route 95 and continuing Center-fire rifle .25 caliber or less Hollow point, soft point or eastward on Route 95 to the Hudson River at Fort Lee, and north of the Ben expanding lead core bullets of Franklin Bridge on the Delaware River and Route 30 in Camden, then east- any weight. ward on Route 30 to its intersection with Route 38, then east on Route 38 to Larger than .25 caliber Hollow point, soft point or its intersection with Route 70, then continuing eastward and northeast on expanding lead core bullets of Route 70 to its intersection with the Manasquan River near Brielle, then any weight not exceeding 100 eastward along the Manasquan River to the Atlantic Ocean. grains in weight. Pheasant Hunting Zone 3: That portion of Atlantic, Burlington, Rimfire rifle .25 caliber or less Hollow point or soft point Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem Counties Muzzleloading rifle – single-shot, No restriction Must be loaded with a single lying south of the Ben Franklin Bridge on the Delaware River and Route 30 single barrel. Flintlock, percussion projectile, either round ball or in Camden, then eastward on Route 30 to its intersection with Route 38, then and in-line ignitions permitted. conical bullet. east on Route 38 to its intersection with Route 70, then continuing eastward Shotgun – single or double barrel, Not larger than 10 gauge, Shot – sizes not larger than #4 and northeast on Route 70 to its intersection with the Manasquan River near rifled bore or smoothbore. capable of holding no more than fine shot Brielle, then eastward along the Manasquan River to the Atlantic Ocean. 3 shells Muzzleloader – single or double- Not larger than 10 gauge Shot – sizes not larger than #4 Pheasant and Quail Stamp Areas barrel smoothbores only. Flintlock, fine shot No person is allowed at any time to hunt for, or have in their possession, percussion and in-line ignitions permitted. any pheasant or quail in the following areas unless they are in possession of a valid “Pheasant and Quail” stamp. The hunter must sign the stamp across the face in ink. Fox and Coyote Pheasant and Quail Stocking The opening day for the fox and coyote season (bow and arrow only) is September 29, 2001, and the hunting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to The Division anticipates game bird stocking levels to be over 50,000 1/2 hour after sunset. pheasants and 11,800 quail. The opening day for the fox and coyote season (firearm or bow and The Assunpink, Berkshire Valley, Black River, Clinton, Colliers Mills, arrow) is November 10, 2001, and the hunting hours are 8:00 am to 1/2 Dix, Flatbrook-Roy, Glassboro, MacNamara (Tuckahoe), Millville hour after sunset on the opening day. Thereafter, the hunting hours are 1/2 (Bevans), Nantuxent, Pequest, Port Republic, Walpack and Whittingham hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. See also, “Special Coyote WMAs and Fort Dix Military Reservation will be stocked with pheasants Season”, page 15. for the following dates: The use of dogs is not allowed during the fox and coyote season (bow November 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and arrow only), during the six-day firearm buck season, or on the December 1, 15, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29 Wednesday of the shotgun permit deer season immediately following the The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Heislerville, six-day firearm season. Howardsville, Mad Horse, Manahawkin, Medford, Stafford Forge and Properly licensed persons hunting deer during the six-day firearm buck, Winslow WMAs will be stocked with pheasants for the following dates: muzzleloader rifle permit or shotgun permit deer seasons may kill fox or November 10, 17, 22, 24 coyote, when the person is in possession of a valid deer transportation tag for December 1, 15, 22, 27, 29 the applicable deer season. All hunting must cease immediately upon har-

14 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Small Game Hunting Regulations–continued vesting deer and completing the deer transportation tag(s). Hunting fox or hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Between 1/2 hour after sunset coyote while deer hunting may resume following the issuance of a New to 1/2 hour before sunrise, only 10 or 12 gauge shotguns with #2 or #4 fine Jersey Supplemental Deer Transportation Tag for the applicable deer season shot may be used (see below). Portable lights are allowed. (provided the season remains open and the season bag limit of deer has not Permits shall be applied for as follows: A three inch by five inch index been reached). Only applicable missiles approved for deer hunting may be card containing the applicant’s name, mailing address, date of birth and used to take fox and coyote incidental to deer hunting during the deer seasons evening telephone number must be submitted to NJ Division of Fish and described above (note: fine shot may not be in possession while deer hunting). Wildlife, P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400, between October 15 and There is no bag limit for fox. The coyote daily bag limit is two. All November 15. Applicants should write "Special Coyote Season" at the successful coyote hunters must report any coyote harvested to a Division bottom of the card. A $2.00 processing fee is required. Make check or law enforcement office within 48 hours. money order payable to “New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife”.

Special February Coyote Season Squirrel (Muzzleloading Rifle) A Division issued permit will once again be required to hunt coyote Persons holding a valid rifle permit in addition to their valid during the special February coyote season (February 1Ð18, 2002). The firearm license may hunt for squirrels from sunrise to 1/2 hour after Division has modified the special coyote season on an experimental basis to sunset with a muzzleloading rifle (.36 caliber or smaller loaded with a provide for coyote hunting at night. Other states that allow coyote hunting single projectile) between September 29 and November 9, 2001 within the at night have not reported significant safety or law enforcement problems areas described below. (New Jersey already allows raccoon and opossum hunting at night). Those portions of Passaic, Mercer, Hunterdon, Warren, Morris and Reinstatement of coyote permits for the special season will provide the Sussex Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection means to closely monitor the regulatory change and will hopefully provide of Rt. 513 and the New York State line; then south along Rt. 513 to its inter- additional information on coyote distribution. section with Rt. 511; then south along Rt. 511 to its intersection with Rt. 46; Hunting methods are restricted to calling and stand hunting. No person then west along Rt. 46 to its intersection with Rt. 80; then west along Rt. 80 may stalk or attempt to approach a coyote for the purpose of hunting. A to its intersection with Rt. 15; then north along Rt. 15 to its intersection with coyote calling device must be in possession while coyote hunting. The use the Morris-Sussex County line; then south along the Morris-Sussex County of dogs or bait is prohibited. Fluorescent hunters orange is not required on line to the Warren County line; then southwest along the Morris-Warren outer clothing while coyote hunting during this season, but it is recom- County line to the Hunterdon County line; then southeast along the Morris- mended that it be worn while traveling to and from hunting areas. Coyotes Hunterdon County line to the Somerset County line; then south along the may be hunted with bow and arrow, shotgun (shot size not larger than #2 or Somerset-Hunterdon County line to its intersection with the Mercer County smaller than #4 fine shot) and single barrel muzzleloader rifles between 1/2 line; then west and south along the Hunterdon Mercer County line to its intersection with Rt. 31; then south along Rt. 31 to its intersection with Rt. Weapon(s) & Type Gauge, Hunting Hours Permitted Caliber or Weight Projectile(s) 546; then west along Rt. 546 to the Delaware River; then north along the east bank of the Delaware River to the New York State Line; then east along 1/2 hour before Bow long, recurve or 35 pounds pull at archers Arrows must be fitted sunrise to 1/2 hour compound draw length (long and with a well-sharpened the New York State Line to the point of beginning at Lakeside; and in that after sunset recurve bows) or peak metal broadhead with a portion of Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, weight (compound bow) minimum width of 3/4" Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties lying within a contin- Muzzleloader – single- Muzzleloading rifle – Muzzleloading rifle – uous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 295 and the Delaware River; shot, single barrel rifle single shot not less than single projectile then east along Rt. 295 to its intersection with the New Jersey Turnpike; OR single barrel smooth- .44 caliber Smoothbore – Not larger then east along the New Jersey Turnpike to its intersection with Rt. 40; then bore shotgun. Flintlock, Smoothbore – single than #2 or smaller than percussion and in-line barrel not smaller than 12 #4 fine shot. east along Rt. 40 to its intersection with Rt. 47; then north along Rt. 47 to its ignitions permitted gauge and not larger than intersection with Rt. 536; then east along Rt. 536 to its intersection with Rt. 10 gauge 206; then north along Rt. 206 to its intersection with the New Jersey Shotgun – single or dou- Not smaller than 12 Shot – Not larger than #2 Turnpike; then northeast along the New Jersey Turnpike to its intersection ble barrel smoothbore gauge and not larger than or smaller than #4 fine with Rt. 571; then southeast along Rt. 571 to its intersection with the 10 gauge, capable of shot. holding no more than 3 Garden State Parkway; then south along the Garden State Parkway to its shells intersection with Rt. 9 at Somers Point; then south along Rt. 9 to its inter- section with Rt. 83; then west along Rt. 83 to its intersection with Rt. 47; 1/2 hour after sunset SHOTGUN ONLY – single Not smaller than 12 Shot – #2 or #4 fine shot to 1/2 hour before or double barrel smooth- gauge and not larger than only then north along Rt. 47 to its intersection with Dennis Creek; then south sunrise (Permit bore 10 gauge, capable of along the west bank of Dennis Creek to its intersection with Delaware Bay; required) holding no more than 3 shells then northwest along the east shore of Delaware Bay and the Delaware River to the point of beginning. 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Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 15 2001–2002 Small Game Hunting Seasons

Species Season Dates, Inclusive Hunting Hours Daily Limits Notes

Woodchuck (2001) Mar. 3 to Sept. 26, 2001 Sunrise to 1/2 hour None Rifle woodchuck hunting prohibited after sunset on WMAs

* Crow Aug. 6, 2001 to Sunrise to 1/2 hour None Mon., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. only. Mar. 16, 2002 after sunset 8 am start on Nov. 10, 2001 Closed Dec. 3Ð8, 2001

* Rail & Gallinule Sept. 1 to Nov. 9, 2001 1/2 hour before 25 Ð Sora/Virginia rail Non-toxic shot regulations sunrise to sunset 10 Ð Clapper rail in effect after regular waterfowl 10 Ð Gallinule season begins

* Resident Canada Sept. 1 Ð 29, 2001 1/2 hour before sunrise 5 Non-toxic shot regulations in effect. Goose (Early Season) (Tentative) to sunset State and Federal migratory bird stamps required in addition to valid hunting license.

* Youth Waterfowl Day Sept. 22, 2001 1/2 hour before sunrise See Migratory Bird Regulations to sunset

Red Fox, Gray Fox Bow and Arrow only: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 8:00 am start on Nov. 10, 2001. and Coyote (See below for Sept. 29 to Nov. 9, 2001 1/2 hour after sunset None Ð Fox Closed Dec. 3Ð8 and “Coyote, Special” Firearm or Bow and Arrow: 1/2 hour before sunrise Two Ð Coyote Dec. 12, 2001 except as noted Nov. 10, 2001 to Feb. 18, 2002 to 1/2 hour after sunset (see page 14) Ruffed Grouse Sept. 29 to Dec. 1** Sunrise to 1/2 hour 3 8:00 am start on Nov. 10, 2001 Dec. 10, 11 and 13Ð31, 2001 after sunset to Feb. 18, 2002

Gray Squirrel Sept. 29 to Dec. 1** Sunrise to 1/2 hour 5 8:00 am start on Nov. 10, 2001 Dec. 10, 11 and 13Ð31 after sunset 2001 to Feb. 18, 2002 Muzzleloading Rifle: Sunrise to 1/2 hour 5 Designated areas only Sept. 29 to Nov. 9, after sunset (see page 15) 2001** and Jan. 5 to Rifle permit required. Feb. 18, 2002

Raccoon & Opossum Oct. 1, 2001 to 1 hour after sunset to None Closed Dec. 3Ð8 and Mar. 1, 2002 1 hour before sunrise Dec. 12, 2001

* Woodcock See Migratory Sunrise to sunset 3 8:00 am start on Nov. 10, 2001 Bird Regulations

Turkey (Fall, Either-Sex) H Ð Oct. 29Ð31, 2001 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1 Ð Wild Turkey Turkey Hunting Areas I Ð Nov. 1Ð3, 2001 1/2 hour after sunset. 1Ð11, 20 only. Permit required

Youth Upland Bird Day Nov. 3, 2001 8:00 a.m. to sunset 2 Ð Pheasant Selected WMAs & licensed semi-wilds (see page 10)

Pheasant, Quail, Nov. 10, 2001 to Dec. 1; Sunrise to 1/2 7 Ð Quail 8:00 am start on Nov. 10, 2001 Chukar, Hare & Dec. 10, 11 and hour after sunset 4 Ð Cottontail Cottontail Rabbit 13Ð31, 2001 to Feb. 18, 2002 2 Ð Pheasant*** 1 Ð Hare

Coyote (Special) Feb. 1 Ð 18, 2002 No closed hours for 2 Ð Coyote Permit required. shotgun; bow & arrow Bow and Arrow (daylight hours and muzzleloader are 1/2 only) hour before sunrise to 1/2 10 or 12 Gauge Shotgun (#2, #3 or hour after #4 shot only) Muzzleloading rifle, single barrel (daylight hours only)

Woodchuck (2002) Mar. 1 to Sept. 25, 2002 Sunrise to 1/2 hour None Rifle hunting prohibited on state after sunset properties

Youth Turkey Day Apr. 13, 2002 1/2 hour before 1 Male Wild Turkey Turkey permit required. sunrise to noon

Turkey (Spring Gobbler) See Digest page 20 1/2 hour before 1 Male Wild Turkey Turkey permit required. sunrise to noon

* Tentative at press time. See current Migratory Bird Regulations. ** No firearm hunting is permitted on November 9, 2001 on those WMAs designated as Pheasant and Quail Stamp Areas. *** The daily bag limit is two pheasants of either-sex in Pheasant Hunting Zones 1 and 3 and on all Wildlife Management Areas and on Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station. The daily bag limit is two male pheasants in Pheasant Hunting Zone 2. For zone descriptions, see page 14. 16 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET - AND BEYOND Be Aware of all SAFETY ZONES VIOLATION FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSES HowHow FarFar CanCan

Deer Permit Violations Up to $300 Up to $500 (Hunting without permit, Loss of License YourYour FirearmFirearm wrong season, wrong zone, permit transfer) Shoot?Shoot? Hunting within 450 ft. of a Up to $300 $1,500; school playground or building Permanent Loss of License 12 Gauge maximum distances for shot sizes: Injury to another person Up to $2,000 Up to $4,000; Loss of License Permanent Loss of License No. 0 > > > > > > > > 1,845 feet or 615 yards No. 00 > > > > > > > > 1,895 feet or 632 yards Damage to crops or Up to $2,000 + Up to $2,000 + Slug, 1 oz. > > > > > > > > 3,780 feet or 1,260 yards other property Restitution for damages Restitution for damages Loss of License Permanent Loss of License SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE, INC. Careless use of weapon Up to $500 Up to $500 (shooting into safety zone, Loss of License Loss of License Safety Series, 1075 Post Road, Riverside, CT 06878 handling weapon in unsafe manner) * Distances above are with barrel held at an elevated angle for maximum trajectory. Always consider the angle of your barrel Trespass Up to $200 Up to $500 when shooting. Loss of License * Never shoot at or over the crest of a hill.

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 17 2001–2002 Trapping Regulations

Trapping licenses Miscellaneous trapping regulations circumference and a stop to restrict he average A trapping license is required and a Trapper No trap stakes or traps are to be set prior to diameter of the loop opening to no greater than Education course must be passed. See page 3 for times indicated in this section. eight inches. Mink and muskrat body gripping license information. No trap shall be permitted to remain set on any snares must be equipped with a stop to prevent property at the close of the trapping season. the average (arithmetic mean) diameter of the Trap maintenance No person shall steal or attempt to take traps loop opening from exceeding four inches. All traps must be checked and tended at least of another, or remove a trapped animal without 4. Except when set for mink and muskrat, no once every 24 hours. permission of the trap owner. body gripping snare shall be set, used or Any person (including a farmer) who traps a maintained with the distance between the Leghold traps coyote must notify a Division law enforcement ground or walking surface to the top of the loop It is illegal to possess or use steel-jawed leghold office within 24 hours. greater than eighteen inches. No mink or traps anywhere in New Jersey. muskrat body gripping snare shall be set, used Snares or maintained with the distance between the Conibear traps ground or walking surface to the top of the loop Body gripping restraining snares shall be sub- greater than seven inches. No conibear or killer type trap shall be used ject to the following requirements: unless submerged underwater. In tidal water, 1. No person shall set, use or maintain any type such traps must be completely covered at normal Rifles of snare unless they have first satisfactorily Licensed trappers with a valid rifle permit may high tide. In non-tidal waters, such traps must be completed a Division approved trapper completely submerged when the water is at the carry a .22 caliber rifle, and use short rimfire education course and carry on their person normal level. cartridges to kill legally trapped animals other appropriate certification thereof. This It is illegal to use, set or possess a conibear or than muskrats. Firearms may not be loaded with killer-type having a jaw spread greater than 6 training is part of New Jersey’s basic trapper more than 3 rounds. inches without a permit for beaver or otter. A education course. conibear or killer-type trap with a jaw spread of 2. Except when submerged under water or when Bait no more than 10 inches may be used for beaver or set for mink and muskrat, all snares of the All natural or artificial baits used in trapping otter. Jaw spread shall be measured across the body gripping type used in trapping must be with body gripping restraining snares must be trigger of a set trap to the inner edges of the jaws. constructed of aircraft cable or crucible wire covered or concealed from Beaver and otter trap tags must be placed above measuring 5/64 to 3/32 inches in diameter and view except when the water line and exposed to view. be equipped with a swivel. Mink and muskrat placed or located body gripping snares must be constructed of air a distance of 30 Identification craft cable or crucible wire measuring 1/32, feet or more All traps set or used must bear a legible tag of 3/64 or 1/16 inches in diameter, be equipped from any durable material with the name and address of the with a swivel and set within 50 feet of the mean set snare. person setting, using and maintaining the traps. A high water line. trap identification number issued by the Division 3. Except when submerged under water or when may be used in lieu of a name and address. set for mink and muskrat, no body gripping Contact 609-292-6685 for more information. snare shall be set, used or maintained unless it is When trapping beaver or otter, the tag must be equipped with a stop six inches from the end to clearly visible above the level of water or ice. restrict loop closure to no less than six inches in 2001–2002 NJ Trapping Zones, Seasons and Bag Limits

Species Zone Inclusive Dates Daily Limits Notes

Raccoon, Red Fox, Statewide Nov. 15, 2001 through None Gray Fox, Opossum, (except WMAs) Mar. 15, 2002 6:00 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2001 Skunk, Weasel & Coyote State WMAs Jan. 1 to Mar. 15, 2002 None 6:00 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2002

Mink, Muskrat & Nutria Northern Zone* Nov. 15, 2001 through None 6:00 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2001 (except WMAs) Mar. 15, 2002 Southern Zone** Dec. 1, 2001 to None 6:00 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2001 (except WMAs) Mar. 15, 2002

State WMAs Jan. 1 to Mar. 15, 2002 None 6:00 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2002

Beaver By Special Permit only Jan. 1 to Feb. 9, 2002 10 Max. of 5 traps in use***

River Otter By Special Permit only Jan. 1 to Feb. 9, 2002 1 Max. of 3 traps in use

* Those portions of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties lying north of a line beginning at the intersection of US Route 1 and the Delaware River, at Trenton; then north along US Route 1 to its intersection with Interstate Route 287; then south on I-287 to its intersection with Route 440; then east along Route 440 to its intersection with the New JerseyÐNew York State Line in the Arthur Kill. ** Those portions of the Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem Counties lying south of a line beginning at the intersection of US Route 1 and the Delaware River, at Trenton; then north along US Route 1 to its intersection with Interstate Route 287; then south on I-287 to its intersection with Route 440; then east along Route 440 to its intersection with the New JerseyÐNew York State Line in the Arthur Kill. *** Holders of both a Special Permit and a Special Site Specific Permit may use five additional traps per Special Site Specific Permit provided they are used only on the property or site specified in the Special Site Specific Permit.

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Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 19 Fall and Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Regulations

Fall turkey killed the bird is the only person who may trans- hunters who have received permits for the 2001 hunting is by port and check the turkey. spring season may hunt. Hunters with permits for permit only. the spring season may hunt only in the Turkey Hunters must Turkey Hunting Permits Hunting Area and the Hunting Segment for which apply for fall A permit is required for both spring and fall turkey their permit is valid. Hunting hours for the spring permits along hunting. Applicants will apply for both the spring season are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 12 noon with their appli- and fall seasons on one application form available daily. Hunters may take only one male wild turkey cations for in late-January. The application period for next fall on each permit. Hunters who obtain more than one spring gobbler 2002 permits is February 1Ð22, 2002. For the permit may take a turkey on each permit but only hunting permits. Spring 2002 season, 27,810 permits will be one gobbler may be taken per day, no matter how The application issued; 3,500 permits will be issued for Fall 2002. many permits the hunter has. period for fall Turkey hunting information and application Dogs may not be used for turkey hunting in the 2001 permits was February 1ÐFebruary 22, 2001 booklets will be available at license agents and spring. Artificial decoys may be used while spring and permits were mailed to successful applicants Division offices in late-January. Completed forms turkey hunting however, the use of electronically- in July. If you did not apply last winter, leftover must be mailed back to Trenton between February operated decoys is prohibited. Spring turkey permits will be sold beginning Monday September 1 and February 22, 2002. hunters may not stalk or attempt to approach 24, 2001 (There will be no Saturday sales for left- For the Spring 2002 Turkey Hunting Season, turkeys for the purpose of killing the bird. All over Fall season turkey permits). Call the permit there will be no separate General or Private permit hotline for more information at (609) 292-9192. designations. All Spring Turkey Season permits (continued on page 41) The 2001 fall turkey season will consist of two will be valid on any lands on which hunting is hunting segments, H and I. The dates for segment allowed, public or private, within each turkey hunt- Spring Gobbler Season–2002 H are Monday, October 29 through Wednesday, ing area. Since the creation of another week in the October 31, 2001 and the dates for segment I are turkey season structure will result in a higher num- Season Dates for Turkey Hunting Permits Thursday, November 1 through Saturday, ber of permits available per turkey hunting area, November 3, 2001. Hunting hours are 1/2 hour there is no need to continue use of the “Private”/ Segment A: Mon., April 15ÐFri., April 19 before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset on the six “General” permit designations. For more informa- Segment B: Mon., April 22ÐFri., April 26 days on which the season is open. Turkey Hunting tion, please refer to the 2002 NJ Wild Turkey Segment C: Mon., April 29ÐFri., May 3 Areas 1-11 and Turkey Hunting Area 20 will be Hunting Permit Application and Season Informa- Segment D: Mon., May 6ÐFri., May 10 open for hunting. Turkey Hunting Areas 12, 14, tion Supplement available in late January, 2002. Segment E: Mon., May 13ÐFri., May 17; 15,16 ,21 and 22 are not open to fall hunting. Mon., May 20ÐFri., May 24 Spring Gobbler Hunting Regulations Turkey hunters may take only one wild turkey Segment G: Sat., April 20; Sat., April 27; of either sex per permit during the fall season. Spring gobbler hunting is by permit only. The Sat., May 4; Sat., May 11; However, hunters may only take one turkey per entire state is open to spring hunting but only Sat., May 18 day regardless of the number of permits the hunter holds. Dogs and artificial decoys may be used while turkey hunting in the fall season; however, Fall 2001 Turkey Check Stations the use of electronically-operated decoys is pro- Burlington Morris Glad-pack Sunoco, 1 Pottersville Rd, hibited. All turkey hunters are required to have a Sportsman’s Center, Route 130, Parsippany Bait And Tackle, 180 Peapack-Gladstone 908-234-1355 calling device with them while turkey hunting and Bordentown 609-298-5300 Parsippany Road, Parsippany turkeys may not be hunted by a group of hunters 973-887-3300 Sussex Cumberland The Country Sportsman, 63 Hamburg Hainesville General Store, larger than five individuals. Hunters may not Busnardo’s Sport Center, 886 North Turnpike, Riverdale 973-839-7622 283 Rt. 206 South, Hainesville attempt to chase or drive turkeys for the purpose Pearl St, Bridgeton 856-451-6272 Buck-n-Bass, Route 15, Jefferson 973-948-4280 of putting them in range of other hunters. Van Meter Archery Co., 597-5 973-663-4009 Stokes Sport Shop, 29 Rt 206 South, Shiloh Pike (Rt. 49), Bridgeton R&S Sports, 3 New Street, Budd Branchville 973-948-5448 However, hunters may rush a flock of turkeys to 856-453-2855 Lake 973-347-1944 Simon-Peter Bait And Tackle, Route cause the flock to scatter. No shot larger than #4 River Run Taxidermy Studio, 206 And Brighton Rd, Newton fine shot or smaller than #7 1/2 fine shot may be Gloucester 99 West Mill Rd., Long Valley 973-786-5313 used for turkey hunting. Hunters may not use shot- Paulsboro Lockers, 649 Swedesboro 908-876-1966 Stillwater Supply, 90 Stillwater Rd, Gibbstown 856-423-1015 County Line Sport Shop, #10 Route Station Road, Stillwater guns larger than 10 gauge or smaller than 20 46, Hackettstown 908-852-9897 973-383-4970 gauge for turkey hunting. Properly licensed Hunterdon Sig Borstad Hunting Supply, hunters may use archery tackle for hunting Clinton Outfitters, 1738 Rt 31 North, Passaic 7 Old Rudetown Road, McAfee Clinton 908-638-9292 Newark Watershed Corporation 973-827-6527 turkeys. Turkeys may not be hunted within 300 Sportsman’s Rendevous, Route 31, Office, Echo Lake Rd, Mastodon Sport Shop, 34 Highland feet of any baited area. Speedway Plaza, Flemington Newfoundland 973-697-2850 Lakes Rd. (Rt.638), Vernon Successful fall turkey hunters must complete 908-788-5828 The Great Outdoors, 1846 Route 23 973-764-0200 the transportation tag on their fall hunting permit Boan’s Marine, 1296 Route 179, North, West Milford 973-838-3729 Lambertville 609-397-3311 Monksville Bait & Tackle, 1165 Union immediately upon killing a turkey and must take The Corner Store, Rt. 12 And Rt. Greenwood Lake Tpk., Ringwood New Providence Exxon, 50 South St., the bird to an official wild turkey checking station 519, Baptistown 908-996-7648 973-728-5154 New Providence 908-464-7277 by 7:00 PM on the day it is killed. The hunter who Carousel Deli And Bakery, Rt. 179 And Wertsville Rd., Ringoes Salem Warren 908-788-5180 North American Archery, 439 Rt 77, Hi-Way Sport Shop, Box 253, Jim Brown’s Auto Body, 1173 Rt. Monroeville 856-358-81808 Route 31 North, Washington 579, Quakertown 908-735-7800 Joe And Sandy’s Country Store, 908-689-6208 Youth Turkey Hunting Day Jugtown Mountain Campsites, Main St And Friendship Rd, Red Hawk Outfitters, 128 Rt. 94, 1074 Rt. 173 East, Asbury Canton 856-935-1414 Blairstown 908-362-7117 Youth hunters who have obtained a 908-735-5995 Outdoor Experience, 22 Green The Owl’s Nest, 97 Rt 519, Warren Street, Sharptown, Piles Grove Glen 908-995-7903 turkey permit may begin their spring Mercer 856-769-2300 The Big K, 606 Route 519, Trigger And Reel Sport Shop, Bradway’s Farm Market, Jericho Rd Johnsonburg 908-459-4487 turkey season on the special youth 60 Arctic Parkway, Ewing & Rt 49, Salem 856-935-5698 Merrill Creek Sport Shop, Rt 57, 609-695-2818 PO Box 105, Stewartsville turkey hunting day, April 13, 2002. Steve’s Bait And Tackle, 10 Somerset 908-859-5713 Seminary Ave., Hopewell Hillsborough Shooting Center, 170 Oxford Bait And Sport, Route 31 Youth must be accompanied and super- 609-466-4611 Township Line Rd., Belle Meade North, Oxford 908-453-4294 vised by an adult 21 years or older that 908-359-0837 Middlesex Charlie Stone’s House, 464 Pleasant has a valid New Jersey hunting license. Sayreville Sportsmen, 52 Washington Run Road, Neshanic Station Ave., Sayreville 732-238-2060 908-369-4434

20 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 License Agents Selling Deer Permits (See “Highlights of Important Changes…” page 5 for details)

Atlantic S & B Sportsman Shop ...... 2166 Route 130...... North Brunswick. . (732) 297-5129 Egg Harbor True Value Hardware ...... 208 N. Philadelphia Ave...... Egg Harbor City . . (609) 965-0815 Sayreville Sportsman ...... 52 Washington Rd...... Sayreville ...... (732) 238-2060 Gifford Marine Inc...... 124 Margate Blvd...... Northfield ...... (609) 383-9500 The Sports Authority ...... 931 Route 1 South ...... Iselin ...... (732) 634-3050 N. E. Hand & Son ...... 6016 Main Street...... Mays Landing . . . . (609) 625-4941 The Sports Authority ...... 300 Rt. 18 North ...... East Brunswick. . . (732) 238-3698 J R Gun Shop ...... 5019 E. Landis Ave...... Vineland ...... (856) 691-7707 Penza Hardware/Paul Pancari ...... Central & Vine St...... Hammonton . . . . . (609) 561-1027 Monmouth Zeus Products Co,Inc...... 6679 Black Horse Pike ...... Egg Harbor Twp . . (609) 646-1668 Arjay Sportsmen Shop ...... 54 First Ave...... Atla Highlands . . . (732) 291-1618 Assunpink Bait & Tackle ...... 110 Imlaystown-Hightstown...... Robbinsville . . . . . (609) 259-7332 Bergen Fisherman’s Den Inc...... Belmar Marina, Rte. 35 ...... Belmar ...... (908) 681-5005 Britt’s Bait & Tackle...... 41 River Road ...... Oakland...... (201) 337-4772 Kmart ...... College Town Shopping Cntr...... Glassboro ...... (856) 589-5150 Levey’s ...... 14A West Madison Ave...... Dumont...... (201) 384-0404 Kmart #7519...... 280 Rt. 9 North ...... Morganville...... (732) 972-2227 Luciano’s Sport Shop ...... 93 So. Main St...... Lodi...... (973) 773-8192 Norkus Enterprise/Foodtown ...... 597 Park Avenue ...... Freehold ...... (732) 462-6474 Meltzers & Sons Inc...... 118 Outwater Lane ...... Garfield ...... (973) 478-7647 T&A Tackle And Bait ...... 263 Highway 36 ...... Middletown...... (732) 787-3853 The Outdoorsmen Ltd...... 12 E. Columbia Ave...... Palisade Park . . . . (201) 945-7335 The Sports Authority Inc...... Consumer Sq Shopping Cntr Rte 36 . . Long Branch . . . . . (732) 389-8334 Ramsey Outdoor Store...... 835 Rt. 17 South ...... Ramsey...... (201) 327-8141 The Sports Authority Inc #832 ...... 3434 Highway 35 ...... Hazlet ...... (732) 203-1470 Ramsey Outdoor Store...... 240 Route 17 North...... Paramus ...... (201) 261-5000 The Sportsman’s Shop ...... Hwy 35 & 3rd Ave...... Neptune City . . . . . (732) 775-9044 Targeteers Spt. Gds...... 101 Rt. 46 ...... Saddle Brook . . . . (201) 843-7788 Steven’s Bait & Tackle...... 63 Brighton Ave...... Long Branch . . . . . (732) 229-4954 Burlington Berry’s Bait & Tackle...... 41 Mill Street...... Mt. Holly ...... (609) 261-5636 Morris Boatworks Inc...... 33 Norman Ave ...... Delran ...... (856) 461-0400 Buck-n-Bass LLC ...... 15 Weldon Road ...... Lake Hopatcong . . (973) 663-4009 Dazell Hardware ...... 21-23 W. Hampton Street ...... Pemberton ...... (609) 894-8737 The Country Sportsman ...... 63 Hamburg Turnpike ...... Riverdale...... (973) 839-7622 Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc...... 1300 Nixon Dr...... Mt. Laurel ...... (856) 802-1225 Fairfield Fishing Tackle ...... 101 Route 46 East...... Pine Brook ...... (973) 575-1995 Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc...... 2703 Rt. 541 Towne Crossing Ste 4 . . . Burlington Twp. . . (609) 747-0400 Hoffman’s Supply ...... 35 East Mill Rd...... Long Valley ...... (908) 876-3111 Fish-n-things...... 40 W. Hampton St...... Pemberton ...... (609) 894-0331 Lincoln Park True Value ...... 206 Main St...... Lincoln Park . . . . . (973) 694-1150 King’s Bait,Tackle & Acc...... 379 Lakehurst Rd. Unit 2 ...... Browns Mills. . . . . (609) 735-1866 R & S Sports Center ...... 3 New St...... Budd Lake...... (973) 347-1944 Kmart #3077...... 1817 Mount Holly Rd...... Burlington...... (609) 386-3011 Ramsey Outdoor Store...... 1039 Route 46...... Ledgewood...... (973) 584-7799 Kmart ...... Rt. 130 & Haines Mill Rd...... Delran ...... (609) 856-8818 Mike’s Sporting Goods ...... 1414 Rt. 38 ...... Hainesport ...... (609) 267-7978 Ocean Pine Barren Stove/Spt. Shop ...... Rt. 72...... Chatsworth ...... (609) 726-1550 Bob Kislin’s Inc...... 1214 Route 37 East...... Toms River ...... (732) 929-9300 Ricky’s Army & Navy ...... 2925 Route 130 So...... Delran ...... (856) 461-6666 Bruce & Pats Bait & Tackle...... 317 Long Beach Blvd...... Surf City ...... (609) 494-2333 The Sports Authority-#605...... 2834 Rt.73 North ...... Mapleshade . . . . . (856) 231-1767 Clarke’s Marine Supply...... 227 East Main St. (Rt. 9)...... Tuckerton ...... (609) 294-0166 Sportsmen’s Center ...... Route 130 ...... Bordentown . . . . . (609) 298-5300 Cream Ridge Sptg.goods ...... 465 Rt. 539 ...... Cream Ridge. . . . . (609) 758-0699 Tabernacle Hardware Inc...... 1576 Rt. 206 & Hawkins Rd ...... Tabernacle...... (609) 268-9540 Downes Bait & Tackle...... 287 Brennan Concourse ...... Bayville ...... (732) 269-0137 Wal-Mart #1869 ...... 150 Rt. 70 East ...... Marlton ...... (856) 983-2100 Grizz’s Forked River Bait And Tackle . . . 232 Route 9...... Forked River . . . . . (609) 693-9298 (609) 856-8811 Fischer Blvd. Foodtown ...... 943 Fischer Boulevard...... Toms River ...... (732) 270-2205 Camden Kmart ...... 733 Rt. 72 West...... Manahawkin . . . . . (609) 978-0560 Atco Sports...... 2209 Atco Ave...... Atco...... (856) 767-9446 Mole’s Bait & Tackle ...... 403 Route 9...... Waretown ...... (609) 693-3318 Creek Keepers...... 1130 Black Horse Pike ...... Blackwood ...... (856) 227-3328 Morale, Welfare & Rec. Fund ...... Bldg.123 Naes Code 8.4.6...... Lakehurst ...... (732) 323-2468 Sicklerville Hardware Inc...... 540 Williamstown/New Freedom Rd . . Sicklerville ...... (856) 728-3800 Pells Fish And Sport ...... 335 Mantoloking Rd...... Brick ...... (732) 477-2121 Cape May Point Boro Sports...... 3201 Bridge Ave...... Point Pleasant. . . . (732) 295-2036 Belleplain Supply Co. Inc...... 346 Handsmill Rd ...... Belleplain ...... (609) 861-2345 Point Pleasant Foodtown ...... 505 Richmond Avenue ...... Pt Pleasant Bch. . . (908) 899-8485 Budds Bait & Tackle ...... 109 Fulling Mill Rd...... Villas ...... (609) 886-6935 Scott’s Bait & Tackle ...... 945 Radio Rd...... Tuckerton ...... (609) 296-1300 Cap’t. Tates Tackle Box Inc...... Rt. 47 & 83 ...... Dennisville ...... (609) 861-4001 Shenandoah Boating Bait & Tackle. . . . . 700 Rt. 88 ...... Lakewood ...... (732) 363-9678 Just Sports ...... 21 W. Mechanic St...... Cape May Ct. H. . . (609) 465-6171 The Sports Authority #826 ...... 1 Brick Plaza ...... Brick ...... (732) 262-2847 Sportsman Shanty ...... 420 Chandler Rd...... Jackson...... (732) 364-1122 Cumberland Tip’s Hardware, Inc...... 218 Main St...... West Creek ...... (609) 296-3192 Arrow Archery Company ...... 597-5 Shiloh Pike ...... Bridgeton ...... (856) 453-2855 Wal-Mart #1844 ...... 950 Route 37 West ...... Toms River ...... (732) 349-6000 Big Daddy’s Sport Haven ...... 600 W. Sherman Avenue...... Rosenhayn ...... (856) 453-9009 Blackwater Sports Center ...... 2228 North Delsea Dr...... Vineland ...... (856) 691-1571 Passaic Busnardo Sportsmen Center ...... 886 North Pearl St...... Bridgeton ...... (609) 451-6272 Bates Gun & Tackle Shop ...... 845 Belmont Avenue ...... No. Haledon . . . . . (201) 427-5258 Butch’s Gun World ...... 1025 W. Landis Ave...... Vineland ...... (856) 692-1010 Bill’s Sport Shop ...... 575 Clifton Ave...... Clifton ...... (973) 365-1961 Franzwa Trailer Sales Inc...... 2134 So. Second St...... Millville ...... (856) 825-0111 Frank’s Tackle ...... 81 Ringwood Ave ...... Wanaque...... (973) 835-2966 The Gun Rack ...... 3413 No. Delsea Dr...... Vineland ...... (609) 692-4773 The Great Outdoors ...... 1846 Route 23 North ...... West Milford. . . . . (973) 838-3729 Maurice River Sports Center ...... 329 West Main Street ...... Millville ...... (609) 825-5500 Monksville Sport Store, Llc ...... 1141 A-6 Greenwood Lk.Tpk ...... Ringwood ...... (973) 728-5154 Shire Products Inc...... 389 Lincoln Ave...... Vineland ...... (856) 692-3646 Totowa Bait & Tackle Shop...... 10 Albion Ave...... Paterson ...... (973) 956-0825 Swanson Hardware Supply ...... 533 North East Avenue ...... Vineland ...... (856) 691-7900 Salem Essex Bradway’s Farm Market ...... 97 Main St...... Quinton...... (856) 878-0177 Bullet Hole Inc...... 78 Rutgers Street ...... Belleville ...... (973) 759-4097 Joe & Sandis Country Store...... 986 Main St...... Canton ...... (856) 935-1414 John’s Sport Shop ...... 400 Main St...... Orange ...... (973) 674-4443 North American Archery...... 439 Rt. 77 ...... Monroeville...... (856) 558-8180 Newark Watershed Co...... 40 Clinton St. , 4th Fl...... Newark ...... (973) 622-4521 Parksam Corp Ta/Sam’s Super Service . 290 Route 40...... Elmer ...... (856) 358-3488 Gloucester Shag’s Bait & Tackle ...... 1047 S. Broadway...... Pennsville ...... (856) 935-2826 Bob’s Little Sport Shop...... 318 N. Delsea Dr...... Glassboro ...... (609) 881-7575 Shute’s Gun Shop...... 33 Main St...... Quinton...... (856) 935-8734 Eagle Eye Indoor Range ...... 700 Crown Point Rd...... Thorofare ...... (856) 251-9099 Iron Horse True Value...... 2037 S. Black Horse Pike ...... Williamstown . . . . (856) 629-1200 Somerset Kmart ...... 222 Bridgeton Pike ...... Mantua ...... (856) 468-7575 Efinger Sporting Goods ...... 513 W. Union Ave...... Bound Brook. . . . . (732) 356-0604 Sportsman’s Outpost ...... 2517 Fries Mill Road ...... Williamstown . . . . (856) 881-3244 Hillsborough Outdoor Spt...... 170 Township Line Rd...... Belle Mead ...... (908) 359-0837 Tri-Cell Supply Co...... 6 West Black Horse Pike ...... Williamstown . . . . (609) 561-4285 Kmart 7235...... Easton Ave., Rutgers Pl...... Somerset ...... (908) 828-2120 Wal-Mart Store #1742 ...... 3501 Rt. 42 ...... Turnersville ...... (856) 629-4167 Ray’s Sport Shop, Inc...... 559 Route 22 West ...... N. Plainfield . . . . . (908) 561-4400 Washington Twp. Park Service...... Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd...... Turnersville ...... (856) 589-6427 Sussex Hudson Hainesville Sporting Goods ...... 283-A Route 206 South ...... Branchville ...... (973) 948-0041 Caso’s Gun-a-rama...... 176 Danforth Ave...... Jersey City ...... (201) 435-5099 Hamburg Hardware ...... 1 Main St...... Hamburg...... (973) 827-7670 Har Lee Rod & Fishing Eq., Inc...... 3424 Kennedy Blvd...... Jersey City ...... (201) 798-2130 High Point Trading Post ...... 1355 Rte. 23 ...... Wantage ...... (973) 702-7672 Jeanette’s Bait & Tackle ...... 129 Hobart Avenue ...... Bayonne ...... (201) 858-9754 Mastodon Sports, Llc ...... 34 Highland Lks. Rd...... Vernon ...... (973) 764-0200 Resnick’s True Value Hardware ...... 957 Broadway ...... Bayonne ...... (201) 339-1384 North Country Outfitters...... 74 Olde Lafayette Village...... Lafayette ...... (973) 300-0344 Summit Indoor Archery Lanes ...... 443-445 Central Ave...... Jersey City ...... (201) 653-1443 Simon Peter Sport Co...... 660 Rte 206 South ...... Newton ...... (973) 786-5313 Stokes Forest Sport Shop...... Rd.#2 Route 206 ...... Branchville ...... (973) 948-5448 Hunterdon Walmart #2090 ...... 230 State Highway ...... Franklin ...... (973) 209-4242 Boan’s Marine ...... 1296 Rt. 179 ...... Lambertville . . . . . (609) 397-3311 Yoj Sports ...... 698 Rt. 206 South...... Newton ...... (973) 786-7382 Clinton Outfitters...... 2020 Route 31 North ...... Glen Gardner . . . . (908) 638-9292 Hunterdon Sporting Goods ...... 42 Rt. 12 ...... Flemington ...... (908) 782-5312 Union Lebanon Bait & Sport ...... 1110 Rt 22 West ...... Lebanon ...... (908) 236-9466 Charlie Brenners Sport Shop ...... 344 St. George Ave...... Rahway...... (732) 382-4066 Les Shannons Fly & Tackle...... Main St...... Califon...... (908) 832-5736 Sportsman’s Rendezvous...... 174 Hwy. 31 ...... Flemington ...... (908) 788-5828 Emjay Supply ...... 1646 Irving St...... Rahway...... (732) 396-0331 The Sports Authority Inc...... 295 Route 22 East...... Springfield ...... (973) 376-3800 Mercer Brunswick Sports ...... 1177 Brunswick Ave...... Trenton ...... (609) 393-3446 Warren Delaware River Outfitters ...... 145 Rte. 31 N...... Pennington ...... (609) 466-7970 Bills Bait & Tackle ...... 246-A Fillmore St...... Phillipsburg . . . . . (908) 859-5729 Dick’s Clothing & Sporting Goods Inc . . 530 Nassau Park Blvd ...... Princeton ...... (609) 419-1661 County Line Sport Shop ...... 10 Route 46...... Hackettstown . . . . (908) 852-9897 Harry’s Army & Navy Store ...... 691 Route 130...... Robbinsville . . . . . (609) 585-5450 Hi-way Sport Shop ...... 253 Route 31 North...... Washington . . . . . (908) 689-6208 Steve’s Bait & Tackle...... 2 Seminary Avenue ...... Hopewell...... (609) 466-4611 Kmart #3787...... 1200 Hwy. 22 - Suite 800 ...... Phillipsburg . . . . . (908) 859-2707 Trigger & Reel...... 60 Arctic Pkwy...... Trenton ...... (609) 695-2818 The Owl’s Nest ...... 97 Route 519...... Phillipsburg . . . . . (908) 995-7903 Oxford Bait & Sport ...... 277 Rte. 46e...... Buttzville ...... (908) 453-2009 Middlesex Red Hawk Outfitters ...... 128 Rt. 94 ...... Blairstown...... (908) 362-7117 All Season’s Sports/Taxidermy...... 1938 Englishtown Rd...... Monroe Twp . . . . . (732) 321-1616 Riverside Enterprises, Inc...... 1229 So. Main St...... Phillipsburg . . . . . (908) 454-0695 Auto Parts Of Woodbridge ...... 108 Main St...... Woodbridge . . . . . (732) 634-6264 Walmart #2503 ...... 1885 Route 57 Suite 100 ...... Hackettstown . . . . (908) 979-9342

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 21 Deer Hunting Regulations

Licenses and Permits ¥ While deer hunting with a shotgun, it is illegal season dates that overlap with the Permit ¥ See pages 3, 12 and 6 for to have any ammunition not authorized for deer Muzzleloader and Permit Shotgun Seasons in details on license, permit and hunting in possession. zones where Permit Muzzleloader and Permit Hunter Education require- ¥ Special Area Hunting Seasons may have regula- Shotgun hunting is authorized. tions that differ from the statewide regulations. ments. Deer Tags: Supplemental Deer ¥ Neither additional hunting See page 37 for details. licenses nor additional special ¥ Only one muzzleloading rifle or smoothbore Transportation Tags season permits may be pur- muzzleloader may be possessed while deer Properly licensed hunters who harvest their chased in order to harvest hunting. first deer will be given a “New Jersey additional deer. ¥ All Firearms must be cased and unloaded while Supplemental Deer Transportation Tag” ¥ It is unlawful to use a bow and being transported in vehicles. (supplemental tag) upon registration of their arrow for hunting deer using a Season Specific Regulations deer at a designated deer check station. This firearm license, shotgun or tag is valid for the taking of one additional muzzleloader deer permit. ¥ A special Youth Deer Hunting Day is deer, either an antlered or antlerless deer, if the authorized for Saturday, November 17, first deer was antlerless; or an antlerless deer, if Firearms and Ammunition 2001. Only licensed youth hunters may the first deer was antlered. The supplemental ¥ See page 6 for general hunting harvest deer on this day. The bag limit tag may be used in any zone open for the sea- regulations which also apply shall be one deer of either-sex and any age, son (may be subject to limitations) during the to deer hunting. exclusive of the regular Six-day Firearm Fall Bow, Six-day Firearm and Winter Bow ¥ Hunters using or possessing any shotgun slug in Season bag limit. The youth hunter must Seasons. The supplemental tag may be used the field during the deer seasons must have a be under the direct supervision of a only in that specific zone for which a special shotgun with adjustable open iron or peep sights licensed non-hunting adult. See page 25 for season permit was issued during the Permit or a scope affixed to the shotgun. details on the Youth Deer Hunting Day. Bow, Permit Muzzleloader and Permit Shotgun ¥ Telescopic sights of any magnification (scope ¥ Only antlerless deer may be taken on Seasons. Properly licensed hunters that harvest power) are permitted for deer hunting on all applicable muzzleloader permits during a second deer may obtain an additional “New firearms, including muzzleloader rifles and the periods November 19Ð21 and Jersey Supplemental Deer Transportation smoothbores. No permits are required. December 3Ð8, 2001, inclusive, in Zones 5, Tag” upon registration of their second deer at a ¥ Only black powder or black powder 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 25, 35, 36, 41, designated deer check station. This tag is valid equivalents, including Clean Shot, GOEX 42, 48, 49, 50 and 51 provided these zones for the taking of one additional deer, either an Clear Shot and Pyrodex, may be used are open for the season on the dates in antlered or antlerless deer, if the hunter has not with a muzzleloading firearm when question. yet taken an antlered deer; or an antlerless engaged in hunting. Modern smokeless ¥ In zones where the Permit Bow Season overlaps deer, if the hunter has taken an antlered during powder is strictly prohibited while hunt- the Six-day Firearm, Permit Muzzleloader and/ the season. Supplemental tags validated for the ing game with a muzzleloading firearm. or the Permit Shotgun seasons, the Permit Bow hunter’s third and subsequent deer may be used only in Unlimited Antlerless Deer Zones ¥ Shotgun shells containing single spherical projec- Season will remain open during those times. ¥ The Winter Bow Season will be open on those open during the Fall Bow and Winter Bow tiles referred to as pumpkin balls are prohibited. Seasons, and in the specific zone for which a special season permit was issued during the Firearms, Bows and Ammunition Legal for Deer Hunting: Permit Bow, Permit Muzzleloader and Permit Shotgun Seasons. (After taking a second deer, Gauge, Caliber Firearm sights; Season(s) Weapon Type or Weight Projectile(s) Bow releases hunters may not hunt deer during the Fall Bow and Winter Bow Seasons in the following Fall bow Bow long, recurve or 35 pounds pull at archers Arrows must be fitted with Hand-held release devices zones: 1, 3, 4, 6, 18, 21, 23, 24, 30, 34, 37, 43, Permit bow compound draw length (long and a well-sharpened metal are permitted Winter bow recurve bows) or peak broadhead with a mini- 45, 46, 52, 53, 55 and 65). Additional supple- weight (compound bow) mum width of 3/4" mental tags, valid only in unlimited antlerless deer zones, will be issued upon registration of Permit muzzleloader Muzzleloader–rifle or Rifle–not less than .44 Must be loaded with a Telescopic sights smoothbore, single-barrel, caliber single projectile only permitted. each subsequent deer until the season con- single-shot. Flintlock, Smoothbore–not smaller cludes. After harvesting the season limit of one percussion and in-line than 20 gauge and not antlered deer, supplemental tags will only be ignitions. Double-barrel larger than 10 gauge firearms prohibited valid for taking antlerless deer. There is no season limit on the number of antlerless deer, Six-day firearm Shotgun–single or double Not smaller than 20 gauge Slugs–lead, lead alloy or Shotgun must have an which may be harvested in unlimited antlerless barrel, rifled bore or and not larger than 10 copper rifled slug or sabot adjustable open iron or smoothbore gauge, capable of holding slug peep sight or a scope zones. An antlerless deer is defined as any deer no more than 3 shells Buck shot–sizes not affixed if hunter is hunting with no antlers or antlers less than three inches smaller than #4 (0.24") nor with or in possession of in length. All supplemental tags are valid on larger than #000 (0.36") slugs the date of issuance in all zones open for the Muzzleloader–single-shot, Muzzleloading rifle–single Muzzleloading rifle–single Telescopic sights permitted season. single barrel rifle OR single shot not less than .44 projectile or double-barrel smooth- caliber Smoothbore–buck shot not bore shotgun. Flintlock, Smoothbore–single or smaller than #4 (0.24") nor Key Definitions percussion and in-line double-barrel not smaller larger than #000 (0.36") ¥ “Antler length” is defined as the maximum ignitions permitted than 20 gauge and not larger than 10 gauge length of a deer antler measured from the lowest outside edge of the antler burr along the outer Permit shotgun Shotgun–single or double Not smaller than 20 gauge Slugs–lead, lead alloy or Shotgun must have an curve to the most distant point of what is or (See Special Areas sec- barrel, rifled bore or and not larger than 10 copper rifled slug or sabot adjustable open iron or tion if hunting Monmouth smoothbore gauge, capable of holding slug peep sight or a scope appears to be the main antler beam. For the pur- Battlefield State Park, no more than 3 shells Buck shot–sizes not affixed if hunter is hunting poses of this definition, the antler length does Zone 64) smaller than #4 (0.24") nor with or in possession of not include the pedicel or portion of skull larger than #000 (0.36") slugs. between the skull plate and base of the antler Muzzleloader–single or Not smaller than 20 gauge Buck shot–sizes not known as the burr. double-barrel smoothbores and not larger than 10 smaller than #4 (0.24") nor ¥ “Antlered deer” is defined as any deer with at only. Flintlock, percussion gauge larger than #000 (0.36") and in-line ignitions per- least one antler measuring at least three inches mitted in length as described above. (continued on page 23)

22 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Deer Hunting Regulations–continued

¥ “Antlerless deer” is defined as any deer which does not have any antler For deer harvested in these counties: measuring at least three inches in length. Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, For the purposes of this definition, shed antlered deer and deer with Warren broken antlers which measure less than three inches, are considered Call the Northern Region Law Enforcement Office at (908) 735-8240. antlerless deer. ¥ “Youth Hunter” status applies to the possessor of the Youth Hunting For deer harvested in these counties: License or the immediate member of a qualified occupant farmer Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean who is at least 10 years of age. The youth Call the Central Region Law Enforcement Office at (609) 259-2120 license is valid through December 31 of the year in which he or she turns 16 years. For deer harvested in these counties: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem Bag Limits Call the Southern Region Law Enforcement Office at (856) 629-0555 ¥ Properly licensed hunters are limited to taking one antlered buck per sea- son (regardless of the number of permits purchased) during the Fall Bow, 2. Leave a message with your name, phone number, hunting license num- Permit Bow, Permit Muzzleloader, Permit Shotgun and Winter Bow ber and deer management zone on the recorder. Seasons. The antlerless deer bag limit for these seasons will include one, 3. Check your deer the following morning at the nearest deer check two or unlimited, depending on the zone and season. The bag limit for the station. If weather conditions necessitate butchering the deer immediate- Six-day Firearm Season remains at two antlered deer. ly, you must bring the head and hide to be checked the next day. ¥ Two deer may be taken at one time in Zones 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 25, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51 and 66, during the Permit After checking your deer—Possession/Sale Muzzleloader and Permit Shotgun Seasons, respectively (in those zones Metal possession seals (affixed to deer at check stations) must be kept open for these seasons), until the season concludes. Two deer may be until all venison is consumed and as long as any part or parts, including taken prior to check station registration in Zones 56, 59 and 64 during the antlers, are kept. Persons with outstanding deer mounts should write their Permit Shotgun season until the season concludes. name, legal possession seal number, date of kill, and season of harvest on back of the mounting plate for future reference. After harvesting a deer Ð Mandatory Deer Check Requirement It is illegal to sell deer meat, deer antlers or any part of a deer except 1. Tag your deer—Deer transportation tags must be filled in completely deer hides. with ink, detached from the license, then securely attached to the deer immediately after it has been killed. Spotlighting 2. Bring your deer to an official deer check station—Be discrete when Spotlighting deer during hours of darkness from a vehicle is illegal while transporting deer to and from a check station, butcher or taxidermist. in possession of a weapon capable of killing deer, whether the weapon is Deer must be taken by the person who killed the deer, on the day killed, cased or uncased. This does not apply to the regular use of headlights when to the nearest deer check station by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time during the traveling in a normal manner on public or private roads. regular Fall Bow Season and by 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time during all other seasons. Personnel at the check station will attach a legal, metal posses- Decoys and Electronic Devices sion seal to the deer and, if applicable, will issue a New Jersey Persons may hunt with the aid of deer decoys statewide in those Supplemental Transportation Tag. Consult this Digest for a listing of zones open for deer hunting during the Fall Bow, Permit Bow and official deer check stations to locate the one closest to your place of Winter Bow Seasons only. When carrying or moving deer decoys for the hunting. purpose of hunting, persons must wear a fluorescent orange hat or other 3. Remember: Bring your hunting license and deer season permit to the garment consisting of at least 200 square inches of fluorescent orange check station. material, which shall be visible from all sides as currently required for firearm deer hunting. Note: During the early Fall Bow Season, September 8 through 28, It is unlawful to hunt for deer with the aid of an electronic calling device 2001, in Zones 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 36, 41, 42, 49, 50 and 51, or any device, which casts a beam of light upon the deer. only deer check stations located in these zones and within a 10 mile radius will be checking deer. No other check stations will be author- ized to check deer during this period. The bag limit is restricted to Baiting Regulation antlerless deer only during this period. Baiting is allowed for deer hunting only while elevated in a standing tree or from another structure within 300 feet of a baited area. Hunters When deer are recovered too late and/or should check with the landowner or administrative agency before the check station is closed: placing bait on their hunting area (baiting is not allowed on National 1. 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Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 23 2000–2001 Deer Harvest Summary

The 2000Ð01 deer season harvest exceeded all previous deer harvests. A total of 77,444 deer were harvested during the six deer seasons (fall bow, permit bow, permit shotgun, six-day firearm, permit muzzleloader and winter bow). The 2000Ð01 deer harvest surpassed last year’s record harvest of 75,398 deer by 2.7% and exceeded the average harvest for the The past five years (62,286) by 15,158 deer. Total harvests for each of the six seasons were: fall bowÐ13,868; per- 2000–01 mit bowÐ9,429; six-day firearmÐ13,016; permit muzzleloaderÐ12,470; permit shotgunÐ27,116; and winter bowÐ1,545. On a season basis, record Total Deer Harvest deer harvests were reported during the permit muzzleloader (12,470 deer) and winter bow (1,545 deer) seasons. Fall bow, permit bow and permit By Season shotgun hunters registered their second highest harvest. Overall hunter success rates during the special permit seasons were and Zone 24.8 percent during permit bow; 38.7 percent during permit muzzleloader and 55.5 percent during the permit shotgun seasons. Fall Permit Six-day Muzzle- Permit Winter Harvest totals were also tabulated by county and deer management DMZ bow bow firearm loader shotgun bow Total zone. County totals revealed that Hunterdon County continued to rank 1 178 124 306 288 35 33 964 first in terms of the total number of deer harvested (14,331 deer). Warren 2 562 362 695 685 960 52 3,316 County and Sussex County followed, with 9,243 deer and 8,600 deer, 3 132 130 147 257 12 21 699 4 91 287 268 457 78 101 1,282 respectively. 5 1,293 671 1,287 741 2,966 64 7,022 Most importantly, New Jersey’s hunters harvested a record 54,137 6 318 244 194 323 390 70 1,539 antlerless deer. The antlerless harvest by weapon type, in 2000-01 was as 7 626 336 552 357 1,300 28 3,199 follows: shotgunÐ25,448 deer (47.0%); archeryÐ18,676 deer (34.5%); and, 8 1,485 893 1,164 724 2,860 90 7,216 muzzleloaderÐ10,013 (18.5%). Achieving antlerless harvest objectives is 9 450 239 145 125 545 91 1,595 key to reducing deer populations. Reducing the deer population was the 10 986 558 623 544 1,798 70 4,579 objective on 74% of the state. In order to achieve that goal, several impor- 11 628 369 388 274 1,236 19 2,914 12 1,262 774 779 517 2,441 84 5,857 tant changes were made to the 2000-01 deer hunting regulations last year. 13 667 441 142 86 438 103 1,877 ¥ Hunters were limited to one antlered buck per season, regardless of the 14 639 374 402 206 1,349 65 3,035 number of permits purchased during all seasons, except the six-day 15 296 223 292 259 767 17 1,854 firearm season. 16 180 151 318 212 273 36 1,170 ¥ A “Quality Deer Management” program was applied in deer manage- 17 149 81 231 210 593 4 1,268 ment zones 3, 6, 9, 13, 27, 29, 35, 37, 59, 63, 66 and 67, wherein 18 103 118 210 177 5 39 652 19 306 240 323 374 804 43 2,090 hunters were restricted to taking antlered deer with at least three points 21 78 123 455 377 14 47 1,094 on one side. 22 151 92 113 186 232 37 811 ¥ The fall bow season opened on Monday, September 11, 2000 in deer 23 152 155 468 353 24 35 1,187 management zones 5, 7Ð14, 33, 36, 41, 50 and 51. Between September 24 41 49 250 246 10 23 619 11 and September 29, 2000, only antlerless could be taken. 25 201 144 241 259 1,155 13 2,013 ¥ The permit muzzleloader season was increased to include the six-day 26 190 192 424 649 235 42 1,732 firearm season and five days were added to the end of the season in 27 138 116 115 250 262 11 892 28 321 209 229 436 295 23 1,513 zones 5, 7Ð14, 25, 33, 35, 36, 41, 42, and 48 Ð 51. 29 154 112 112 242 255 11 886 ¥ Earn-a-buck regulations were continued in all seasons except the six- 30 72 59 114 151 133 16 545 day firearm season in zones 5, 7Ð14, 36, 38, 40, 41, 50, 51, 60 and 67. 31 63 64 72 99 60 12 370 New Jersey has one of the most progressive deer management pro- 33 25 16 25 32 195 2 295 grams in the country. Maintaining a healthy deer herd, maintaining a deer 34 95 142 238 378 257 22 1,132 density tolerable to residents of the state, and maximizing the recreation 35 235 172 179 252 903 14 1,755 36 132 115 35 11 116 19 428 associated with the deer herd are the key objectives of the deer program. 37 29 23 23 116 0 4 195 38 closed closed closed 0 214 closed 214 The 2000–01 Total Deer Harvest 39 21 33 42 22 179 13 310 40 13 23 closed 0 59 5 100 By County and Season 41 326 172 255 176 791 10 1,730 42 18 10 31 13 158 3 233 Fall Permit Six-day Muzzle- Permit Winter Total 43 47 48 104 133 11 19 362 County bow bow firearm loader shotgun bow harvest 45 32 46 133 150 9 9 379 Atlantic 314 312 713 965 999 58 3,361 46 29 44 160 159 12 6 410 Bergen 15 5 11 17 3 3 54 47 45 24 62 77 147 4 359 Burlington 714 621 1,424 1,291 2,086 149 6,285 48 125 121 200 140 935 25 1,546 Camden 105 96 189 178 223 15 806 49 63 24 27 20 78 7 219 Cape May 73 105 200 308 192 19 897 50 387 226 175 103 686 39 1,616 Cumberland 495 416 648 1,006 630 80 3,275 51 173 109 88 97 492 25 984 Essex 50 49 10 5 33 11 158 52 15 12 18 51 2 1 99 Gloucester 385 263 340 461 1,321 23 2,793 53 18 6 8 26 8 5 71 Hudson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 7 19 24 11 28 6 95 Hunterdon 3,147 1,821 2,013 1,485 5,694 171 14,331 55 39 14 25 56 12 2 148 Mercer 612 348 376 283 1,391 57 3,067 56 closed closed closed closed 23 closed 23 Middlesex 334 238 270 160 862 18 1,882 57 closed 6 closed 7 5 closed 18 Monmouth 817 566 645 529 1,916 110 4,583 58 closed 4 closed 9 12 closed 25 Morris 1,274 811 664 450 1,976 200 5,375 59 closed 9 closed 5 28 closed 42 Ocean 473 410 900 891 596 127 3,397 60 closed closed closed closed 23 closed 23 Passaic 108 90 88 173 14 13 486 61 closed 4 0 4 15 closed 23 Salem 512 387 393 726 1,005 29 3,052 63 41 28 31 56 97 0 253 Somerset 1,430 849 664 486 2,204 163 5,796 64 closed closed closed closed 75 closed 75 Sussex 1,429 1,022 1,742 1,958 2,234 215 8,600 65 37 45 74 98 2 5 261 Union 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 66 4 4 closed 3 19 0 30 Warren 1,579 1,019 1,726 1,098 3,737 84 9,243 67 closed closed closed 201 closed closed 20 State 13,868 9,429 13,016 12,470 27,116 1,545 77,444 Total 13,868 9,429 13,016 12,470 27,116 1,545 77,444

24 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshops Workshops Offer Opportunities For Women To Learn Outdoor Skills New Jersey’s B.O.W. program is part of a nationwide effort to help women overcome barriers to participation in outdoor activities. Since it began at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the program has taken off, and now every state and many Canadian provinces offer workshops. September’s workshop promises to be a rich experience for partici- pants who may choose 4 courses from among the following: bay fishing, crabbing & claming, deep sea fishing, surf fishing, fly fishing in the surf, bay kayaking, birding, coastal ecology, orienteering, outdoor photography, basic firearms, operating a small motor boat, and deer and waterfowl hunting. Each of the 3.5 hour sessions include hands-on participation and interactive lectures designed to enable the novice outdoorswoman to gain comfort and confidence in new outdoor pursuits. The workshop should Participants of the 2000 Pheasant Hunt for Women pose with their harvest. coincide with the fall migration of birds, and the Cape May peninsula is Photo by Jody Wood one of the best places in the world to observe this phenomenon. Each of New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife will sponsor its weekend the instructors are experts in their field. The workshop is limited to 125 workshop for women as part of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman participants and is expected to fill early. (B.O.W.) program on September 7Ð9 at the Golden Inn and Wetlands Other fall workshops include surf fishing and pheasant hunting. Institute in Cape May County. Since the program began in the fall of 1995, For a complete list of B.O.W. workshops, registration forms, or to join more than 1000 participants have attended weekend workshops, and as the mailing list for more information, visit our website at many have attended one day, topic-specific events. www.njfishandwildlife.com. Hunter Education YOUTH The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Education Unit is proud to announce a major program change scheduled to take effect January 1, 2002. The traditional program will now be offered as a DEER HUNT modified home-study video based course, with testing and field sessions conducted at centralized teaching locations throughout the state. The DAY Division recognizes that course scheduling, as currently conducted, can be difficult to fit into the hectic schedules of today’s fast moving lifestyles. SATURDAY, The Hunter Education student will be better prepared for the instructor- taught field course, resulting in new hunters who are ready to meet the NOVEMBER 17, 2001 serious responsibilities facing all hunters. The Hunter Education Unit has developed a videotape/workbook series designed to cover the shotgun, muzzleloading/modern rifle and bow TAKE A KID HUNTING! and arrow courses. The video will cover all information currently Youth hunters with a valid youth hunting license will be allowed to hunt provided in the traditional course, with additional topics designed to statewide for one deer on Saturday, November 17, 2001. The youth stimulate thinking for situations where ethical, safe/unsafe and hunter MUST be under the immediate supervision of a person who is shoot/don’t shoot decisions must be made. Videotapes and workbooks at least 21 years old and who has a valid firearm license. For the will be available at local license agents and all Division field offices. A purposes of this section, direct supervision is defined as both the youth schedule of course dates and testing sites for the entire year will also be hunter and parent/guardian set up together at the same location, hunting available at these locations. as a unit and not hunting independently of each other. The adult CANNOT This innovative program change will allow students to learn the hunt or possess a firearm. The adult can grunt call or rattle for the youth. classroom material at their leisure and select a one-day course, for archery, In addition to the youth, the adult accompanying the youth should wear shotgun, rifle/muzzleloader or all three classes on a date which best suits the required hunter orange. Youths can hunt with either a shotgun or their own schedule. A review of the home study material will be offered muzzleloader for one deer of either sex. If the youth is hunting with a before the mandatory written test. After successful completion of the writ- muzzleloader, the youth and the adult must have a valid rifle permit. ten exam, the student will be placed with an instructor to complete an Neither the earn-a-buck requirement nor antler point restrictions will extensive field walk and live-fire session where they will learn new infor- apply on that day for the youth hunter. This hunt will be an extension of mation in addition to being tested on information covered in the video. the six-day firearm season so no special season deer permit is required. The Division is extremely proud that our program is continually recog- The youth hunter must tag his/her deer with a homemade transportation nized as one of the top programs in the country. This new program change tag. The tag must include the youth hunting license number, sex of deer, will ensure the future of hunting in New Jersey will continue and will number of antler points, date, zone, county and township the deer was remain one of the safest outdoor recreational activities. taken from, and must say “taken during the 6-day firearm season-youth Look for further information concerning our new program on the hunt”. The youth hunter will not be given a supplemental tag when Division’s web page located at www.njfishandwildlife.com. Individuals he/she checks in the deer. The bag limit for the youth hunt day is only interested in becoming instructors with this new Hunter Education program ONE deer of either sex. This is a great opportunity to introduce youth can download an application at our web site, or call 877- 2HUNTNJ and hunters to deer hunting! request an application. Remember: Pass on the tradition; take a kid hunting.

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 25 The 2000–01 2001–2002 Mandatory Permit Deer Harvest Fall Permit 6-Day Muzzle Permit Winter Bow Bow Firearm Loader Shotgun Bow per Square Mile Atlantic County Muskett’s Tavern, 343 W. White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-646-9726 x x 1 1 1,2 x Captain Howard’s, 326 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City, 609-965-7955 x x x x x x of Deer Range Nacote Creek Research Station , Rt. 9 North, (2.5 miles north Deer Antlered Total of Smithville), Galloway Twp. 609-748-2058 1 4 Range Bucks Deer N.E. Hand & Son, 6016 Main St., Mays Landing, 609-625-4941 x x 1 1 1,2 x (sq. mi.) Harvest Harvest Nesco Package Goods, Rt. 542, Nesco, 609-561-8704 x x x x x x The Port Store, Clarks Landing Rd., Port Republic, 609-652-1616 x x x x x x 1 64.4 8.0 15.0 Railroad Deli, 32 Tuckahoe Road (Rt. 557), Dorothy, 609-476-4006 x x x x x X 2 170.0 7.8 19.5 Sugar Hill Sub & Deli, 153 Somers Pt. Rd. (Rt. 559), Mays Landing, 3 160.0 2.1 4.4 609-625-0538 x x x x x x 4 64.0 8.5 20.0 Ted’s Taxidermy, 713 Rt. 40 (1/10 mile west of Rt. 54), Buena, 609-697-8585 x x x x x x 5 239.0 7.1 29.4 The Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 750 Rt. 206, Atsion, 609-561-8701 x x x x x x 6 160.0 3.3 9.6 Bergen County 7 110.0 6.9 29.1 Britt’s Bait & Tackle, 41 River Rd., Oakland, 201-651-0900 x x x x x x 8 225.0 7.9 32.1 Targeteers Sporting Goods, 101 Rt. 46 West, Saddle Brook, 201-843-7788 x x x x x x 9 75.0 3.5 21.3 Burlington County 10 120.0 8.7 38.2 Green Bank Inn, Rt. 542 & Rt. 563 Jct., Green Bank, 609-965-9799 x x x x x x Hedger House, 4265 Route 563, Chatsworth, 609-726-9006 x x x x x x 11 75.0 8.5 38.9 Indian Mills Texaco, 1231 Rt. 206 South, Shamong, 609-268-0303 x x x x x x 12 172.0 7.5 34.1 King’s Bait and Tackle, 379 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, 609-735-1866 x x x x x x 13 90.0 3.7 20.9 Mike's Sporting Goods, 1414 Rt. 38, Hainesport, 609-267-7978 x x x x x x 14 190.0 3.4 16.0 Nixon's General Store, Chatsworth Rd & New Rd Jct, Tabernacle, 609-268-9800 x x x x x x 15 88.0 7.6 21.1 Pine Barren Stove & Sport Shop, Rt. 72, Chatsworth, 609-726-1550 x x x x x x 16 139.7 4.6 8.4 Schneider Supply, 390 Lakehurst Rd. (Rt. 530), Browns Mills, 609-893-2323 x x x x x x 17 92.3 4.6 13.7 Shoot To Perfection, 105 West Main St., Maple Shade, 856-779-8648 x x x x x x 18 74.7 4.9 8.7 Sportsmen's Center, U.S. Rt. 130 North, Bordentown, 609-298-5300 x x x x x x 19 105.0 6.8 19.9 Camden County 21 155.0 4.4 7.1 Atco Sports, 177 Atco Ave., Atco, 609-767-9446 x x x x x x 22 31.0 8.4 26.2 Creek Keepers, 1130 Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, 856-227-1923 x x x x x x Josh’s Bait & Tackle, 1214 Black Horse Pike (Rt.168), Glendora, 609-939-5900 x x x x x x 23 160.7 4.5 7.4 Russell’s PIC-II, 386 White Horse Pike, Ancora, 609-567-9886 x x 1 1 1 x 24 165.0 2.4 3.8 Sicklerville Hardware, 540 Williamstown Rd., Sicklerville, 609-728-3800 x x x x x x 25 151.0 3.6 13.3 Cape May County 26 144.1 5.3 12.0 Belleplain Supply & Gun Center, Hands Mill Rd., Belleplain, 609-861-2345 x x x x x x 27 102.0 2.7 8.7 Fletcher’s Corner, 212 South Rt. 47, Dias Creek, 609-465-4949 x x x x x x 28 105.0 5.3 14.4 Just Sports, 21 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, 609-465-6171 x x x x x x 29 67.0 3.9 13.2 Cumberland County 30 27.0 7.9 20.2 Busnardo’s Sport Center, 886 North Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-451-6272 x x x x x x 31 43.0 3.9 8.6 Maurice River Sports Center, 329 W. Main St., Millville, 856-825-5500 x x 1 x 2 x 33 25.0 2.3 11.8 Neighborhood Deli, jct. Cedarville & Buckshutem Rds., Millville, 856-825-0044 x x x x x x 34 112.0 4.4 10.1 Van Meter Archery, Hopewell Shopping Ctr, Rt. 49, Bridgeton, 856-453-2855 x x 1 x 2 x Essex County 35 160.0 2.9 11.0 The Bullet Hole, 78 Rutgers St., Belleville, 973-759-5844 x x x x x x 36 34.0 2.6 12.6 Gloucester County 37 21.0 3.8 9.3 A&M Meats, Wolfert Station Rd., Mullica Hill, 856-478-0370 x x x x x x 38 10.0 2.7 21.4 Sportsmen’s Outpost, Fries Mill Rd., Williamstown, 856-881-3244 x x x x x x 39 16.0 6.3 19.4 Hudson County 40 1.0 21.0 100.0 Summit Indoor Archery Lanes, 443-445 Central Ave., Jersey City, 201-653-1443 x x x x x x 41 42.0 9.3 41.2 Hunterdon County 42 17.9 3.2 13.0 Boan’s Marine, 1296 Rt. 179, Mt. Airy, 609-397-3311 x x x x x x 43 27.0 6.0 13.4 Brown’s Auto Body, 1173 Rt. 579, Quakertown, 908-735-7800 x x x x x x 45 39.0 5.6 9.7 Carousel Deli & Bakery, Rt. 179 & Wertsville Rd. jct., Ringoes, 908-788-5180 x x x x x x 46 62.0 3.6 6.6 Clinton Outfitters, 2020 Rt. 31 North, Glen Gardner, 908-638-9292 x x x x x x Jugtown Mountain Campsites, 1074 Rt. 173 East, West Portal, 908-735-5995 x x x x x x 47 65.0 1.7 5.5 Milford Napa Auto Parts, 1002 Milford-Frenchtown Rd., 48 90.0 4.8 17.2 Frenchtown, 908-996-2288 x x x x x x 49 5.0 14.2 43.8 Person Processing, 1221 Route 31 South, Lebanon, 908-735-4646 x x x x x x 50 123.0 2.5 13.1 Sportsman’s Rendezvous, 174 Rt. 31 North (in Sportsman’s Plaza), 51 65.0 2.3 15.1 Flemington, 908-788-5828 x x x x x x 52 20.0 2.9 5.0 The Corner Store, Rt. 12 and Rt. 519 jct., Baptistown, 908-996-7648 x x x x x x 53 8.0 3.0 8.9 V. Roche & Sons, 9 High St. Whitehouse Station, 908-534-2006 x x x x x x 54 5.0 7.4 19.0 Mercer County 55 5.0 12.8 29.6 Mignella's Hillbilly Hall, N. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, 609-466-9856 x x x x x x 56 1.0 4.0 23.0 Steve’s Bait & Tackle, 21 E. Broad St., Hopewell Boro, 609-466-4611 x x x x x x 57 1.0 8.0 18.0 Trigger and Reel, 60 Arctic Parkway, Ewing, 609-695-2818 x x 1 1 1,2 x Washington Crossing State Park, Phillips Farm location, Harbourton-Bear 58 4.0 1.0 6.3 Tavern Rd., Washington Crossing, 609-737-0623 3 59 2.0 3.0 21.0 Middlesex County 60 2.5 0.4 9.2 All Season’s Sports & Taxidermy, 1938 Englishtown Rd. (Rt. 527), 61 4.6 1.7 5.0 Jamesburg, 732-521-1616 x x x x x x 63 19.0 4.5 13.3 S & B Sportsman Shop, 2166 Rt. 130, North Brunswick, 732-297-5129 x x 1 1 1,2 x 64 2.3 8.7 32.6 Sayreville Sportsman, 52 Washington Rd., Sayreville, 732-238-2060 x x x x x x 65 16.0 8.3 16.3 Monmouth County 66 3.3 2.7 9.1 Colts Neck General Store, 38 Rt 537 (west of Rt 34), Colts Neck, 732-462-5185 x x x x x x 67 15.6 1.9 12.9 Sportsman's Shop, Rt. 35 & 3rd Ave., Neptune, 732-775-9044 x x x x x x Morris County State 4,589.1 5.1 16.9 Buck & Bass, 15 Weldon Rd., Jefferson Twp., 973-663-4009 x x x x x x

26 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Deer Check Stations AMB DEER

Permit Fall Permit 6-Day Muzzle Permit Winter PROCESSING Bow Bow Firearm Loader Shotgun Bow Bob Riley Auto Repair, 22 Merry Lane, East Hanover, 973-386-1805 x x x x x x Spartan Mart, 4 West Mill Rd. (Rt. 513), Long Valley, 908-876-1900 x x x x x x If you’re a deer hunter located in Madison Car Care, 122 Main St. (in the rear of the building), Madison, 973-377-0058 x x x x x x Central or Northern NJ (North of Parsippany Bait, Sport & Tackle, 180 Parsippany Rd., (behind Green Hills Ocean County), and you are Shopping Ctr.), Parsippany, 973-887-3300 x x x x x x R & S Sports Center, Rt. 46 & New St. Jct., Budd Lake, 973-347-1944 x x x x x x paying to have your deer The Country Sportsman, 63 Hamburg Tpke., Riverdale, 973-839-7622 x x x x x x The Silver Bullet, 169 1/2 Route 46 West, Mine Hill, 973-328-9101 x x x x x x processed, continue reading! Ocean County Al Martis Inn, 1330 Rt. 70 (west of Rt. 539), Whiting, 732-350-4333 x x x x x x Al’s Grill & Cream Ridge Sporting Goods, 465 Rt. 539 (south of Rt. 537), Problems: Cream Ridge, 609-758-0616 x x x x x x ¥ Poor Quality—Processing by Amateurs Grizz’s Forked River Bait and Tackle, 232 North Main St. (Rt.9), Forked River, 609-693-9298 x x x x x x ¥ High Cost Murphy’s Hook House, 2701 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, 732-270-3856 x x x x x x ¥ Are you getting the cuts you want? Jackson Sporting Goods, 271 S. New Prospect Rd. (north of Rt. 526), ¥ Are you getting all your meat back? Jackson, 732-363-1533 x x 1 1 1,2 x Just Plain Jane's, 581 E. Veterans Hwy. (Rt. 528), Jackson, 732-928-9854 x x x x x x ¥ Are you getting the same deer back? Lucille's Country Cooking, 1496 Rt. 539, Warren Grove, 609-698-4474 x x x x x x Point Boro Sports, 3201 Bridge Ave. (south of Rt. 88; Bridge Ave. & Cohocton Ave. Jct.), Point Pleasant, 732-295-2036 x x 1 1 1,2 x The AMB Deer Scott's Bait & Tackle, 945 Radio Rd., Mystic Island, 609-296-1300 x x x x x x Sportsman's Shanty, 420 Chandler Rd., Jackson, 732-367-0033 x x x x x x processing solution: Passaic County ¥ Reasonable Price of $70.00 Frank’s Tackle, 81 Ringwood Ave. (Rt. 511), Wanaque, 973-835-2966 x x 1 1 1,2 x Monksville Bait, Sport & Tackle, 1141 Greenwood Lake Tpke., ¥ Skilled Professional Butchers Ringwood, 973-728-5154 x x x x x x ¥ Processed the way you request The Great Outdoors, 1846 Route 23 North, West Milford, 973-838-3729 x x 1 1 1,2 x ¥ 90% Boned Out Totowa Bait and Tackle, 10 Albion Ave., Totowa, 973-956-0825 x x x x x x Salem County ¥ Properly wrapped & labeled for Bradway’s Farm Market, Rt. 49 and Jericho Rd., Quinton, 856-935-0500 x x x x x x the freezer Buck Stop, 989 Alvine Rd., Norma, 856-794-1281 x x 1 x 2 x Joe & Sandi’s Country Store, Main St., Canton, 856-935-1414 x x x x x x North American Archery and Muzzleloader, Pole Tavern Circle, YOU ARE WELCOME Monroeville, 856-358-8180 x x x x x x Sam’s Super Service, 290 Rt. 40 (jct. Rt. 553), Elmer, 856-358-3488 x x x x x x TO WITNESS THE The Outdoor Experience, Rt. 40 and Green St., Sharpstown, 856-769-2300 x x x x x x Somerset County ENTIRE PROCESS! Charlie Stone, Pleasant Run Rd., Neshanic Station, 908-369-4434 x x x x x x Gladpack Sunoco, 1 Pottersville Rd., Gladstone, 908-234-1355 x x x x x x Hillsborough Outdoor Sports Center, 170 Township Line Rd. (in Longships Complex), Belle Mead, 908-359-0837 x x x x x x Millstone Sport Shop, 20 N. River St., Millstone, 908-359-5713 x x x x x x 5 Convenient Outdoor Adventures, 405 Rt. 206 North, Hillsborough, 908-904-1007 x x x x x x Locations Sussex County Bill’s Hideaway, 1284 Rt. 23 South, Colesville, 973-876-4794 x x x x x x Hainesville General Store, 283 Rt. 206 South, Hainesville, 973-948-0809 x x x x x x Jumboland, Rt. 206 North, Branchville, 973-948-6802 x x x x x x Layton Hotel, Rt. 560, Layton, 973-948-0809 x x x x x x Mastodon Sport Center, 34 Highland Lakes Rd. (Rt. 638), CALL FOR Highland Lakes, 973-764-0200 x x x x x x Sig Borstad Archery & Hunting Supply, Old Rudetown Rd., ADDITIONAL McAfee, 973-827-6527 x x x x x x Simon Peter Fish & Tackle, 660 Rt. 206 South, Newton, 973-786-5313 x x x x x x INFORMATION Stillwater Supply, Stillwater Station Rd., Stillwater, 973-383-4970 x x x x x x Newton 973-579-2223 Swartswood Country Store, 911 Newton-Swartswood Rd., Swartswood, 973-383-5470 x x x x x x Washington 908-689-4430 Vernon Crossing Tire & Auto, 7 Vernon Crossing Rd., Vernon, 973-764-6171 x x x x x x Flemington 908-284-2266 Union County Woodbridge 732-750-5034 Charlie Brenner’s Sports Shop, 344 St. George Ave. (Rt. 27), Rahway, 732-382-4066 x x x x x x Freehold 732-294-0983 New Providence Exxon, 50 South St., New Providence, 908-464-1609 x x x x x x Warren County 57 West Deer Processing, 2664 Route 57, Stewartsville, 908-859-1725 x x x x x x Note: A deer tag is absolutely County Line Sport Shop, 10 Rt. 46 West, Hackettstown, 908-852-9897 x x x x x x required for our processing service. Hi-Way Sport Shop, 253 Rt. 31 South, Washington, 908-689-6208 x x x x x x Merrill Creek Sport Shop, Rt. 57 East, Stewartsville, 908-859-5713 x x x x x x Red Hawk Outfitters, 128 Rt. 94, Blairstown, 908-362-7117 x x x x x x Offering Limited Sigler’s Machine Shop, Island Dragway Rd., Great Meadows, 908-637-8094 x x x x x x Stanley’s Marine, 433 Rt. 46, Belvidere, 908-475-2540 x x x x x x Smoked Products: The Big K, 606 Rt. 519 (Hope-Johnsonburg Rd.), Johnsonburg, 908-459-4487 x x x x x x The Owl’s Nest, 97 Rt. 519, Warren Glen, 908-995-7903 x x x x x x 1. Hot Dogs 2. Smoked Polish Kielbasi 1 Deer may not be checked at this station on Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. Please bring deer to another station for registration. 2 Deer may not be checked at this station on Wednesday Dec. 12, 2001. Please bring deer to another station for registration. 3. Cold Cut Bologna 3 Stations will check deer for the opening day of the 6-Day Firearm Season only (Dec. 3, 2001). 4 The Nacote Creek Office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. from Dec. 10 through Dec. 14, 2001. 4. Italian Style Sausage Note: If a station is not listed as open to check deer it may be open for business. 5. Smoked Hams Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 27 Wild Places & Open Spaces Join New Jersey’s Premier Bow Hunting Organization Bow Hu ed n it te n r U s

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28 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Quality Deer Management in New Jersey

The popularity of Quality Deer Management pine barrens habitats to the highest quality range (QDM) as an approach to managing white-tailed with fertile soil and an abundance of agriculture. deer populations has grown in recent years. This results in very different rates of antler devel- However a limited number of sportsmen and opment from region to region. In some areas, women have a thorough understanding of the yearling males produce eight point racks, while in implications of QDM programs or of the various other areas a high percentage of yearling males approaches to QDM. Perhaps QDM can best be only produce spike antlers (1 point on each side). defined by exploring the goals of such programs In order to optimize the benefits of antler point and how those goals are achieved. The goals of restrictions, the minimum number of points QDM are to provide better quality bucks while allowed would need to be varied from one region managing deer populations within the cultural and to another, complicating deer hunting regulations. biological carrying capacity. For many years, deer In some areas, such as the core of the Pine Barrens herds in New Jersey have been managed at levels in central Jersey, antler point restrictions may not that are within the biological carrying capacity. be practical. There is also some concern that mini- Consequently, herd health is less of an issue than bucks. In the future, the number of buck stubs in a mum point requirements select against the geneti- it might be in other areas. The key to producing given year could be reduced so that fewer bucks cally most desirable bucks. The argument holds better quality bucks in New Jersey is increased are harvested. With fewer bucks harvested, more that genetically superior bucks produce legal longevity. The most important source of mortality will survive to older age classes, achieving one of antlers during their first year and consequently are for white-tailed bucks in New Jersey is deer hunt- the objectives of quality deer management. In more likely to be taken by deer hunters. Selective ing. Reducing hunting pressure on antlered bucks areas where deer populations need to be reduced, removal of outstanding bucks while they are in increases survival. With more bucks surviving to liberal bag limits on antlerless deer will allow younger age classes is somewhat contradictory to older age classes (2-1/2 and 3-1/2+ years old) the hunting pressure to shift to does, thus achieving the objective of producing quality deer. average age increases and the age structure of the the other objective of quality deer management. Conversely, “inferior” bucks would be protected, population is described as “shifted to older age An important advantage to this approach is that it increasing their chances to reproduce. It should be classes”. Most white-tail hunters know that all provides flexibility to the deer hunter by allowing pointed out that there is much debate regarding other factors being equal, an older buck will pro- him/her to decide what constitutes a quality buck. selective removal, such as the genetic role of duce a larger, heavier rack. With this in mind a For some folks a long spike may represent a tro- females and the timing of the harvest relative to critical objective of successful QDM programs is phy. This approach would also benefit hunters in the breeding season. to increase survival of bucks so a higher propor- areas where deer drives are a traditional way of tion of adult bucks survive beyond two years old. hunting. Counting points or assessing antler Earn-a-Buck Although there is widespread agreement this is a spread on a running deer can be difficult, to say desirable goal, there is also considerable discus- the least. In addition, this approach would be the The third approach to QDM currently being sion regarding the best approach to reach this goal. least complicated approach since it could apply employed in New Jersey is commonly known as Some approaches include: limiting the total statewide. The potential disadvantage of this the earn-a-buck program. In 1999-00 and again in number of bucks that can be taken by a hunter approach is that the total number of bucks taken in 2000-01, hunters were required to harvest an each year, antler point restrictions, antler width a year may have to be limited to three, two or even antlerless deer first in deer management zones 5, and antler length restrictions, and earn-a-buck one buck per year in order for it to be effective. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 36, 41, 50 and 51 during requirements where hunters are not eligible to Some hunters may have difficulty making that the fall bow, permit bow, permit muzzleloader, shoot a buck until they have harvested one or adjustment after hunting with much more liberal permit shotgun and winter bow seasons. These more antlerless deer or an adult female deer. bag limits for antlered buck. zones included most of the agricultural and subur- With the exception of antler width or spread ban sections of northern and central Jersey. Although unpopular with some hunters, this restrictions, all of these approaches are currently Antler Point Restrictions being used in New Jersey. approach has been very successful in achieving Antler point restrictions were mandated dur- both goals of QDM. Antlerless deer harvests dou- ing the 2000-01 deer seasons in areas in north and bled in earn-a-buck zones while considerable pro- Limiting The Total Number Of Bucks south Jersey on an experimental basis. Specific- tection was provided to adult bucks. In some That Can Be Taken ally, antlered bucks taken in the designated zones seasons as many as five antlered bucks were taken Statewide, deer hunters were limited to one had to possess a minimum of three points on one for each antlerless deer shot, prior to earn-a-buck. buck per season (except during the six-day firearm side. The northern New Jersey experimental area With earn-a-buck, the harvest ratios have been season) during the 2000-01 deer seasons. To a included Zones 3, 6, 9 & 13. The southern New reversed and antlered bucks comprise about one- minor extent, the one buck per season rule reduces Jersey experimental area included Zones 27, 29, fifth of the harvest during the fall bow and permit hunting pressure on all bucks. Further reducing 35, 59 & 63. There appears to be considerable bow seasons. A disadvantage of this approach is the number of bucks a hunter can take during the support for this approach among New Jersey deer that many hunters had to pass up outstanding course of all the deer seasons could be more hunters. The New Jersey Hunter Retention and bucks because they had not yet harvested an effective at protecting bucks and providing for an Deer Hunter Satisfaction survey, conducted in antlerless deer. Understandably, that situation is older age structure. New Jersey deer hunters will 1998, indicated that 75 percent of New Jersey difficult at best. However, a similar situation can notice something new when purchasing their 2002 hunters would be “willing to give up the chance to occur after the season bag limit on bucks is hunting license. Starting in 2002, all licenses will shoot small-antlered bucks… and shoot more does reached. In most of New Jersey, deer hunters can contain “buck stubs.” Upon harvesting an antlered in exchange for an increased chance to shoot continue to hunt for antlerless deer after having buck, hunters will be required to submit that large-antlered bucks in later years.” Another taken their “one buck per season.” In those cir- season’s buck stub, along with their deer trans- advantage to antler point restrictions is that a large cumstances hunters again could be faced with the portation tag, at a mandatory deer check station. portion of the antlered bucks can be protected. opportunity to take an outstanding buck but could During the 2002-03 deer seasons, properly Consequently this approach can be very effective not do so legally. licensed hunters will have one buck stub for each at shifting the age structure to older bucks. As was Regardless of when the opportunity arises to season, except the six-day firearm season for the case with buck stubs, liberal bag limits on take an outstanding buck, all hunters must abide which they will have two buck stubs. During the antlerless deer will allow hunting pressure to shift by the regulations set forth to ensure future hunt- first year of the program, the bag limit on antlered to does, thus achieving the objective of reducing ing opportunities are improved. Deer hunting is bucks will be the same as the 2001-02 deer sea- or more effectively controlling deer populations as not only about taking the biggest or best animal, it sons. Specifically, hunters will be permitted to a whole. One disadvantage to antler point restric- includes enjoying the outdoors and camaraderie, harvest one antlered buck during each season tions in a state like New Jersey stems from the and fulfilling the role as a steward of New Jersey’s except during the six-day firearm season which diversity of environments found here. The deer wildlife resources. will continue to have a bag limit of two antlered range in New Jersey varies from lower quality

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 29 New Jersey’s Outstanding Deer Program What is an “Outstanding Deer?” An “outstanding” deer can be many things to many different people. seasons. Results will be evaluated in the spring of 2002 and recommendations An outstanding deer can be an individual’s first deer, a buck which made to the Fish and Game Council accordingly. meets a sportsman’s own specifications for a “rack,” a veteran hunter’s Following is a list of the top scoring deer and the sportsmen who participated first deer with a different weapon (such as a muzzleloader rifle), or, a in the 2000 Garden State Deer Classic, held at Fort Dix Military Reservation in deer which meets certain criteria for antler development or weight as Wrightstown, NJ. The Classic showcased the outstanding deer taken during the determined by New Jersey’s Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program. 1999Ð2000 deer seasons. Ranks listed represent placement on the all-time list The most commonly used system for rating antlers in North within each category. America was developed by the Boone and Crockett Club in Division Category Rank Score County of Harvest Hunter Hometown 1949Ð1950. This scoring method replaced the various systems which Antlered Archery 55 141 1/8 Middlesex John Barrett Bartz Manalapan involved counting all points that a ring could be hung on, or measuring (Typical) 56 141 0/8 Cumberland Bob Eisele, Sr. Leesburg only main beam length or outside spread. The Boone and Crockett 65 138 5/8 Passaic Dennis S. Kooken, Jr. Newfoundland Club system gives credit to antler length, spread, number of points and 76 136 5/8 Salem Mark J. Danner Clarksboro symmetry. Although the Boone and Crockett Club system has 78 136 3/8 Monmouth Richard Novotny Neptune 83 135 5/8 Monmouth Michael MacInnes Clarksburg changed slightly in recent years, it is the system used by the New 98 133 4/8 Middlesex Gary Alsheimer Jamesburg Jersey Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program and is the basis for the 131 128 3/8 Hunterdon Thomas Vickery Edison Pope & Young Club’s Bowhunting Big Game Records Program. 142 127 0/8 Hunterdon Jeff Farr Milford Recognition of exceptional body size as determined by field 147 126 2/8 Burlington Michael J. Chappine Tabernacle dressed weight is generally limited to state trophy deer programs. 123 1/8 Sussex Joseph G. Crouch Hopatcong For example, New Jersey’s Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program 122 7/8 Monmouth Mark Wasco Matawan recognizes bucks with field dress weights exceeding 200 pounds. 122 3/8 Cape May Michael M. Melini Woodbine 121 2/8 Ocean Steven R. Scaglione Jackson A new category for does exceeding 135 pounds (field dressed) was Archery 1 192 2/8 Monmouth Joseph J. Meglio Howell added during the 1990-91 deer seasons. (Non-Typical) 8 163 4/8 Cumberland Samuel R. Regalburo Rosenhayen New Jersey’s Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program was initiated 10 161 3/8 Cape May Clarence J. Tomlin IV Woodbine in 1964 and includes categories for typical and nontypical antlered 46 135 2/8 Monmouth Robert Magda Morganville deer taken with bow, shotgun and muzzleloading rifle, in addition to Muzzleloader 12 138 3/8 Camden William P. Bozella Sicklerville the weight categories listed above. Minimum scores were revised in (Typical) 27 131 4/8 Salem Paul Frye Pittsgrove 33 129 2/8 Camden James P. Sherrard Williamstown September 1996 and are as follows: 34 129 0/8 Monmouth Jacob S. Millerline Burlington 124 2/8 Monmouth Bob Paasch Jackson Category Minimum score Muzzleloader 6 146 0/8 Cumberland William D. Trout, Jr. Bridgeton Typical Firearm 125 (Non-Typical) 8 143 7/8 Hunterdon Scott Hender Moorestown 110 0/8 Salem Charles W. Donaghy Bridgeton Non-typical Firearm 135 Firearm 21 152 5/8 Warren Michael K. Hannigan Belvidere Typical Archery 125 (Typical) 25 151 4/8 Hunterdon Robert J. Tumler Lambertville 31 150 0/8 Sussex Howard G. Hotz Newton Non-typical Archery 135 62 144 1/8 Gloucester Charles Gallagher Mantua Typical Muzzleloader 125 98 138 3/8 Somerset Manuel A. Santos Bridgewater 101 138 3/8 Sussex Angelo Cotello N. Arlington Non-typical Muzzleloader 135 115 136 2/8 Warren Manuel Lopez Cranford Any properly licensed hunter, regardless of residency, is eligible 116 136 1/8 Salem Dale Peterson Elko, GA. 134 129 4/8 Camden Vincent J. Mammucari Cedar Brook to enter the Outstanding Deer Program. Deer must be taken in 137 128 3/8 Salem George Thompson Alloway accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey. 143 126 5/8 Monmouth John R. Piana, Jr. Brick Additional rules and requirements are included with official entry 144 126 2/8 Somerset Anthony Firrello, Jr. So. Plainfield forms. Application forms and instructions are available by sending a 145 125 6/8 Salem Robert Dougan West Chester, PA. self-addressed, stamped envelope to: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, 118 6/8 Salem Preston D. Johnson Pennsville Outstanding Deer Program, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400. Firearm 21 158 5/8 Monmouth Louis A. Grazioso Hazlet (Non-Typical) 23 157 0/8 Middlesex David Schlapfer Plainsboro There is no entry fee. All qualified entries will be added to New 135 Bow 1 154 Mercer Walter Burbela Hamilton Jersey’s all-time list. Pound Muzzleloader No entry present Quality Deer Management Programs, such as those instituted for Doe Shotgun 3 160 Salem Donald R. Ayers Woodstown Zones 3, 6, 9, 13, 27, 29, 35, 59 and 63 during the 2000Ð01 season, are 200 Bow 18 215 Middlesex Gene Fedor Monroe bound to result in a significant increase in the number of outstanding Pound 24 210 Morris Darren Volker Cedar Knolls deer added to the All-time list. It could be in as little time as 3 to 5 Buck 29 205 Monmouth Joseph C. Lopardo Robbinsville years, depending on the area in question, when results are seen. The 31 204 Cumberland Samuel R. Regalburo Rosenhayen Muzzleloader No Entry Present experimental program will continue through the 2001Ð02 deer Shotgun 3 220 Salem Dale Peterson Elko, GA.

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Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 33 Deer Regulation Sets Set 1 DMZ: 4 Fall Bow—24 days Permit Bow—25 days Sept. 29ÐOct. 26, 2001 Oct. 27ÐNov. 24, 2001 Season bag limit: 1 antlered deer Bag limit: 2 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—9 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð20, 2001 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: 2 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Winter Bow—27 days Permit Shotgun—1 day Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Dec. 12, 2001 Season bag limit: 2 deer - only one antlered deer Bag limit: 1 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the *Buck stub requiredÐsee page 36 number of permits purchased. Set 2 DMZs: 18, 21, 23, 24, 43, 45, 46, 55 & 65 Same regulations apply to the following zone, but in addition, any antlered buck taken in any season must have at least one antler with at least three points. This is part of the experimental Quality Deer Management Program. DMZ: 3 Fall Bow—24 days Permit Bow—25 days Sept. 29ÐOct. 26, 2001 Oct. 27ÐNov. 24, 2001 Season bag limit: 2 deer—only one antlered deer Bag limit: 2 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—21 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001; and Jan. 1Ð4, 2002 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: 2 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Winter Bow—27 days Permit Shotgun—1 day Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Dec. 12, 2001 Season bag limit: 2 deer—only one antlered deer Bag limit: 1 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the *Buck stub requiredÐsee page 36 number of permits purchased. Set 3 DMZs: 1, 30 & 34 Same regulations apply to the following zone, but in addition, any antlered buck taken in any season must have at least one antler with at least three points. This is part of the experimental Quality Deer Management Program. DMZ: 6 Fall Bow—24 days Permit Bow—25 days Sept. 29ÐOct. 26, 2001 Oct. 27Ð Nov. 24, 2001 Season bag limit: 2 deer—only one antlered deer Bag limit: 2 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—21 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001; and Jan. 1Ð4, 2002 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: 2 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Winter Bow—27 days Permit Shotgun—3 days Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Dec. 12Ð14, 2001 Season bag limit: 2 deer—only one antlered deer Bag limit: 2 deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the *Buck stub requiredÐsee page 36 number of permits purchased.

34 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Deer Regulation Sets–continued Set 4 DMZs: 2, 16, 28 & 31 Same regulations apply to the following zones, but in addition, any antlered buck taken in any season must have at least one antler with at least three points. This is part of the experimental Quality Deer Management Program. DMZs: 27, 29 & 63 Fall Bow—24 days Permit Bow—25 days Sept. 29Ð Oct. 26, 2001 Oct. 27ÐNov. 24, 2001 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—21 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001; and Jan. 1Ð4, 2002 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Winter Bow—27 days Permit Shotgun—7 days Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Dec. 12Ð14, 2001 and Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2002 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. *Buck stub requiredÐsee page 36 Set 5 DMZs: 17, 19, 22, 26 & 47 Fall Bow—24 days Permit Bow—25 days Sept. 29Ð Oct. 26, 2001 Oct. 27ÐNov. 24, 2001 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—21 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001; and Jan. 1Ð4, 2002 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Winter Bow—27 days Permit Shotgun—26 days Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Dec. 12Ð14, 2001 and Jan. 5Ð31, 2002 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. *Buck stub requiredÐsee page 36 Set 6 DMZs: 15, 25 & 48 Same regulations apply to the following zone, but in addition, any antlered buck taken in any season must have at least one antler with at least three points. This is part of the experimental Quality Deer Management Program. DMZ: 35 Fall Bow—24 days Permit Bow—25 days Sept. 29ÐOct. 26, 2001 Oct. 27ÐNov. 24, 2001 Season bag limit One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—50 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Dec. 3Ð8, 2001: ANTLERLESS deer only Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001 and Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Two deer may be harvested before reporting to the check station. Winter Bow—27 days Permit Shotgun—35 days (continued on next page)

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 35 Deer Regulation Sets–continued Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Nov. 19, 20, 21 and Dec. 3Ð8, 2001: ANTLERLESS deer only Dec. 12Ð14, 2001 and Jan. 5Ð31, 2002 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. Two deer may be harvested before *Buck stub requiredÐsee below reporting to the check station. Set 7 DMZs: 42 & 49 Fall Bow—42 days Permit Bow—55 days Sept. 8ÐSept. 28, 2001: Oct. 27ÐDec. 31, 2001 ANTLERLESS deer only Sept. 29ÐOct. 26, 2001 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. unlimited antlerless deer Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—50 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Dec. 3Ð8, 2001: ANTLERLESS deer only Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001 and Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Two deer may be harvested before reporting to the check station. Winter Bow—27 days Permit Shotgun—35 days Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 Nov. 19, 20, 21 and Dec. 3Ð8, 2001: ANTLERLESS deer only Dec. 12Ð14, 2001 and Jan. 5Ð31, 2002 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. Two deer may be harvested before *Buck stub requiredÐsee below reporting to the check station. Set 8 DMZs: 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 36, 41, 50 & 51 Same regulations apply to the following zones, but in addition, any antlered buck taken in any season must have at least one antler with at least three points. This is part of the experimental Quality Deer Management Program. DMZs: 9, 13 Fall Bow—42 days Permit Bow—55 days Earn-A-Buck: must take an ANTLERLESS Earn-A-Buck: First deer taken on each permit must be ANTLERLESS deer first from any Earn-A-Buck zone Oct. 27ÐDec. 31, 2001 Sept. 8ÐSept. 28, 2001 ANTLERLESS deer only Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Sept. 29ÐOct. 26, 2001 Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Season bag limit: One antlered deer and unlimited antlerless deer Six-day Firearm Permit Muzzleloader—67 days Dec. 3Ð8, 2001 Earn-A-Buck: First deer taken on each permit must be ANTLERLESS Nov. 19, 20, 21, and Dec. 3Ð8, 2001: ANTLERLESS deer only Nov. 26, 27 & Dec. 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001; & Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 & Feb. 1Ð16, 2002 Season bag limit: 2 antlered deer Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the number of permits purchased. Two deer may be harvested before reporting to the check station. Winter Bow—41 days Permit Shotgun— 49 days Earn-A-Buck: must take an ANTLERLESS Earn-A-Buck: First deer taken on each permit must be ANTLERLESS deer first from any Earn-A-Buck zone Nov. 19, 20, 21 and Dec. 3Ð8, 2001: ANTLERLESS deer only Jan. 1Ð31, 2002 and Feb. 1Ð16, 2002 Dec. 12Ð14, 2001 and Jan. 5Ð31, 2002 and Feb. 1Ð16, 2002 Season bag limit: One antlered deer and Bag limit: Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, unlimited antlerless deer regardless of the number of permits purchased. Two deer may be harvested before *Buck stub requiredÐsee below reporting to the check station.

* Note: The 2001Ð2002 hunting licenses will include a stub for tagging antlered bucks. For the winter bow season as of January 1, 2002, after taking a buck hunters must attach the winter bow buck stub to the deer when transporting it to the deer check station. The hunter must surrender the buck stub to the check station operator, who must attach the buck stub to the deer data form. Beginning in the fall of 2002, buck stubs will be required for all deer seasons.

36 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Special Area Hunting Season Information

All state game laws and regulations Fall Bow Season (Zone 39)—September Fort Dix Military Reservation 29ÐOctober 26, 2001—bag limit —one antlered (Zones 37 and 52): apply to special areas. Only ONE deer and unlimited antlerless deer. Persons interested in hunting on Fort Dix antlered deer may be taken per season, Permit Bow Season (Zone 39)—October Military Reservation should call (609) 562-6667 regardless of the number of permits 27ÐDecember 31, 2001—bag limit—unlimited or (609) 562-4676 for general information and fee antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered schedules BEFORE submitting a permit applica- purchased. deer per season, regardless of the number of tion. Hunters must comply with all Fort Dix regu- permits purchased. lations. Persons hunting on Fort Dix must pay Atlantic County Park System (Zone 61): Six Day Firearm Season (Zone 39 only)— an annual fee of $18.50. When hunting, hunters Persons interested in hunting at Atlantic December 3Ð8, 2001—bag limit —two must sign in and out at Range 14 on a daily basis. County Park should contact the park by calling antlered deer. Military training will take precedence over (609) 645-5960 or by writing: Atlantic County Permit Muzzleloader Season (Zone 39)— hunting. Hunters should be familiar with several Park, 109 Route 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 for November 26Ð27, December 10Ð15, 17Ð22, hunting areas in case their preferred area is closed general information and requirements BEFORE 24Ð29, and 31, 2001; January 1Ð31, 2002—bag on a given day. submitting a permit application. Applicants must limit—unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only The Quality Deer Management Program will comply with all park regulations. Zone 61 is ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the continue during the 2001-02 deer hunting seasons closed during the Fall Bow and Winter Bow number of permits purchased. Two deer may be in Zone 37. The program will include a point Seasons. Hunter orientation dates have been taken at one time. restriction on all antlered deer taken in this zone. tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2001 Permit Shotgun Season (Zone 39)— Specifically, Fort Dix will require that any (archery) and Wednesday, November 20, 2001 December 15, 22, 29, 2001; January 5, 12, 19 and ANTLERED buck taken in Zone 37, during any (firearm). Both sessions will begin at 7:00 pm at 26, 2002—bag limit—unlimited antlerless deer season, must have at least one antler with at least the Estell Manor office. per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, three points. An antler point is defined as at least The Atlantic County Park System (Zone 61) regardless of the number of permits purchased. one inch long from its tip to its base line, and the will be open for deer hunting to properly licensed Two deer may be taken at one time. length must exceed the width at some location at hunters as follows: Winter Bow Season (Zone 39)—January least one inch down from the tip. Permit Bow Season—October 27, 2001 to 1Ð31, 2002—bag limit—one antlered deer and Fort Dix Military Reservation (Zone 37 and January 31, 2002—bag limit—unlimited antler- unlimited antlerless deer. Zone 52) will be open for deer hunting to properly less deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per Earle Naval Weapons Station (Zone 40) will be licensed hunters as follows: season, regardless of the number of permits pur- open for deer hunters as follows: Fall Bow Season—September 29ÐOctober 26, chased. 2001—bag limit—two deer—only one antlered Permit Muzzleloader Season—November 26 Fall Bow Season (Zone 40) —September deer. and 27; and, December 10, 11, 15Ð24 and 26Ð31, 29ÐOctober 26, 2001—bag limit—one antlered Permit Bow Season—October 27–November 2001; and, January 1Ð4, 2002—bag limit— deer and an unlimited number of antlerless deer. The 24, 2001—bag limit—two deer per permit—only unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE first deer must be antlerless. Antlered buck must ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the antlered deer per season, regardless of the number have at least one antler with at least three points. number of permits purchased. of permits purchased. Permit Bow Season (Zone 40)—October Six-day Firearm Season—December 3–8, Six-day Firearm Season—December 3–8, 27ÐDecember 31, 2001—bag limit—unlimited 2001—bag limit—two antlered deer. 2001—bag limit—two antlered deer. antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered Permit Muzzleloader Season—November Permit Shotgun Season—December 3–8 and deer per season, regardless of the number of per- 5Ð9, December 10Ð15, 17Ð22, 24Ð28, 2001—bag 12Ð14, 2001—bag limit—unlimited antlerless mits purchased. The first deer must be antlerless. limit—two deer per permit—only ONE antlered deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per sea- Antlered buck must have at least one antler with at deer per season, regardless of the number of per- son, regardless of the number of permits purchased. least three points. mits purchased. Permit Muzzleloader Season (Zone 40)— Permit Shotgun Season—December 29, 2001 Bayside Tract: Dec. 10Ð15, 2001—bag limit—unlimited (Saturday),—bag limit—one deer per permit— The Nature Conservancy currently manages this antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of PSE&G property, located within Greenwich deer per season, regardless of the number of the number of permits purchased. Township in Cumberland County. Deer hunting permits purchased. The first deer must be Winter Bow Season—January 1–31, 2002— opportunities are available on the 4,500 acre site. antlerless. Antlered buck must have at least one bag limit—two deer—only one antlered deer. Deer season dates, bag limits, and state hunting reg- antler with at least three points. Two deer may be Fort Dix Military Reservation (Zones 37 and ulations for Deer Management Zone 29 (Regulation taken at one time. 52) will be CLOSED to all hunting on December Set 4) will be applicable on the Bayside Tract. An Permit Shotgun Season (Zone 40)—Dec. 25, 2001 and January 1, 2002. access permit issued by The Nature Conservancy is 10Ð15, 2001—bag limit—unlimited antlerless required (there is no charge for the access permit). deer per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per High Point State Park (Zone 67) Permit applications, maps and site-specific regula- season, regardless of the number of permits pur- High Point State Park (Zone 67) will be open tions may be obtained by calling The Nature chased. The first deer must be antlerless. Antlered for deer hunting to properly licensed hunters dur- Conservancy at (609) 861-0600. buck must have at least one antler with at least ing the Permit Muzzleloader season only. The three points. Two deer may be taken at one time. Park will be closed to hunting at all other times. Earle Naval Weapons Station Winter Bow Season (Zone 40)—January Permit Muzzleloader Season—November 5, (Zones 39 and 40): 1Ð31, 2002—bag limit— one antlered deer and 6, 7, 8, 12 13, 14 and 15, 2001—bag limit— Not open to the general public. Unless you are an unlimited number of antlerless deer. The first Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE a Civilian Employee or Military assigned to the deer must be antlerless. Antlered buck must have antlered deer per season, regardless of the number Base, you are NOT eligible to hunt at Earle NWS. at least one antler with at least three points. of permits purchased. All hunters are required to All bow, muzzleloader and shotgun deer hunt- harvest an antlerless deer first. Hunters that ing permits will be sold on base this year. Do Federal Aviation Administration William successfully harvest an antlerless deer may then NOT mail permit applications directly to the State. J. Hughes Technical Center (Zone 66): harvest an antlered deer that must have at least Bring your completed applications to the Station’s The FAA Technical Center has cancelled its one antler with at least three points. Antlered deer annual Hunter Orientation. If you have any ques- deer management program for the 2001Ð02 that do not have at least three points on one antler tions please contact Ray Green Ð Station Game season, effective April 5, 2001. For further may not be harvested in High Point State Park at Warden at (732) 866-2708. information, contact the Technical Center at any time. Earle Naval Weapons Station (Zone 39) will be (609) 485-4938. All deer hunters will be restricted to that open for deer hunters as follows: (continued on page 38)

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 37 Special Area Hunting Season Information–continued portion of High Point State Park located north and The Nature Conservancy at (609) 861-0600. Condict County Park located in Kinnelon, and the east of Route 23 during the first four days of the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, located in hunt (November 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2001). Both sides of Mercer County Parks: Jefferson Township, under the stewardship of the Route 23 will be open November 12, 13, 14 and Baldpate Mountain, located in Hopewell Morris County Park Commission will be open for 15, 2001. No hunters are permitted in the park Township, Mercer County (Zone 41) will most deer hunting during portions of the Permit before 6:00 am or after 6:00 p.m. likely be open for some portions of the 2001-02 Shotgun season only. Maps of High Point State Park and regulations deer hunting season. The details of the 2001-02 Hunters will be required to have a Zone 8 per- will be mailed to all Zone 67 permit winners. In hunting program including season dates, bag mit as well as an access permit from the Park addition to a valid rifle permit, hunting license, limits, access permits, fees and parking informa- Commission to hunt in the Black River County and Zone 67 muzzleloader permit, the Division of tion have not been finalized. Persons wishing to Park in Chester Township and the Schooley’s Parks and Forestry will charge each hunter a hunt Baldpate Mountain should contact the Mountain County Park in Washington Township. $15.00 administration fee. A receipt will be issued Hopewell Township Municipal Building at (609) It is recommended that you have permission to to each hunter when the fee is collected. This 737-0605 in the beginning of September 2001. hunt in an alternative location in Zone 8, as you receipt must be carried while hunting. Deer hunting in Baldpate Mountain is prohibited may not be selected in the Park Commission’s lot- Zone 67 muzzleloader permits remaining after at all other times. tery. The program is filled on a first-come basis. the initial mail-in lottery will be sold at the High Howell Living History Farm, located in The Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Point State Park Office. The High Point State Park Hopewell Township, Mercer County (Zone 41) Jefferson Township and the Silas Condict County Office is located at 1480 Route 23 South, in will be open for limited permit muzzleloader and Park in Kinnelon will be open for a controlled Sussex. For additional information contact the winter bowhunting. Additional information hunt during the Permit Shotgun season. Hunters High Point State Park office at 973-875-4800. including, season dates, maps and access permits will be required to have a Zone 6 permit as well as MUST be obtained by calling the Howell Living an access permit from the Park Commission. It is Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station History Farm at (609) 737-3299 prior to purchas- recommended that you have permission to hunt in (Zone 53): ing a deer permit. There is a $5 processing fee. an alternative location in Zone 6, as you may not Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station will Deer hunting in Howell Living History Farm is be selected in the Park Commission’s lottery. The be open for deer hunting to properly licensed prohibited at all other times. program is filled on a first-come basis. hunters as follows: Black River County Park Fall Bow Season—September 29–October 26, Monmouth Battlefield State Park 2001—bag limit —two deer—only one antlered (Zone 64): Permit Shotgun Season—Nov. 20 and Dec. deer. 12, 2001 and Jan. 8 and 24, and February 7, Permit Bow Season—October 27–November The Permit Shotgun season will be four days. 2002—bag limit—Unlimited antlerless deer 24, 2001—bag limit—two deer per permit—only Hunt dates are scheduled for Wednesday, January per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the 9, Friday, January 11, Wednesday, January 16, and regardless of the number of permits purchased. number of permits purchased. Friday, January 18, 2002. The bag limit for Zone Hunters in the Black River Park are required to Six-day Firearm Season—December 3–8, 64 is unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only take two antlerless deer prior to taking an 2001—bag limit—two antlered deer ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the antlered deer. Permit Muzzleloader Season—November 24, number of permits purchased. Two deer may be 26Ð30; December 1, 10Ð15, 17Ð22, 26Ð28, taken at one time. The park is closed to hunting at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation and Silas 2001—bag limit—two deer per permit— only all other times. Condict County Park ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the Permittees will be randomly selected by com- Permit Shotgun Season—Dec. 12, 13, 14, number of permits purchased. puter via the mail-in application lottery process, 2001—bag limit—two deer per permit—only Permit Shotgun Season—Saturday, January following the same procedures used last year. The ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the 5, 2002—bag limit—one deer per permit—only permit quota for Zone 64 for the 2001Ð02 hunting number of permits purchased. Hunters at Mahlon ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the season will be 100 permits. Successful applicants Dickerson and Silas Condict are required to take number of permits purchased. will be permitted to hunt all four days of the hunt two antlerless deer prior to taking an antlered deer, Winter Bow Season—January 1–31, 2002— dates. In addition, hunters are required to attend a regardless of the zone 6 season bag limit. Because bag limit—two deer—only one antlered deer. hunter orientation session. Hunters who have the season bag limit for zone 6 is two deer, any All sportsmen considering hunting on attended the Monmouth Battlefield State Park hunter wishing to harvest an antlered buck at Lakehurst NAES for any hunting season MUST hunter orientation in the past are exempt from Mahlon Dickerson Reservation or Silas Condict attend the mandatory orientation briefing at attending the orientation in 2002. All other County Park must purchase two zone 6 shotgun Lakehurst NAES at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 27 hunters MUST attend the session. The orienta- permits. Any antlered buck taken must have at or Monday, September 24, 2001. DO NOT WAIT tion session will be held at 6:30 p.m. on least one antler with at least three points. to receive a Zone 53 permit before attending the Wednesday, January 2, 2002. The orientation orientation briefing. For further information, will be held at the Monmouth County Library Schooley’s Mountain County Park including mandatory additional fees and regula- Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive (off U.S. Hwy. Permit Shotgun Season—Nov. 21 and Dec. tions, contact NAES, Attention: John Joyce, Code Rt. 9), in Manalapan Township. Additional infor- 13, 2001 and Jan. 10 and Feb. 5, 2002— bag 83E, Public Works Dept., Lakehurst, NJ 08733- mation regarding special regulations, and direc- limit—Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. 5069 or call (732) 323-2911 BEFORE submitting tions regarding orientation sessions will be mailed Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of a permit application. to successful applicants by January 1, 2002. If the number of permits purchased Hunters are hunters can not attend the orientation session, it is required to take two antlerless deer prior to taking Lizard Tail Swamp Preserve: recommended that they do not apply for a Zone 64 an antlered deer. The Nature Conservancy manages this 400- shotgun permit. Zone 64 permittees will NOT be Anyone interested in hunting on the Black acre preserve, located within Middle Township in given a refund. River Park, the Mahlon DickersonReservation, the Cape May County. Approximately 340 acres are Permit holders must comply with State Park Silas Condict park or Schooley’s Mountain Park jointly owned by the Division and The Nature regulations. Only shotgun slugs, number 4 buck- must obtain an application from the Morris Conservancy, and are open to deer hunting. Deer shot or number 000 buckshot will be permitted for County Park Police Headquarters located at 300 season dates, bag limits and State hunting regula- use during the permit shotgun season at Mendham Road (approximately 3 miles west of tions for Deer Management Zone 34 (Regulation Monmouth Battlefield State Park (Zone 64). Morristown). Applications must be picked up in Set 3) will be applicable on Lizard Tail Swamp. person Monday through Friday, between the hours An access permit issued by The Nature Morris County Park System: of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A non-refundable, $15 Conservancy is required (there is no charge for the The Black River County Park located in processing fee for Morris county residents ($30 access permit). Permit applications, maps and site- Chester Township, Schooley’s Mountain County fee for non-county residents) must be paid by specific regulations may be obtained by calling Park located in Washington Township, Silas applicants at that time. Hunters will be offered a

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$5.00 rebate for each doe harvested, up to the Winter Bow Seasons. During these seasons, the with “Inholders Only” signs. actual registration fee. Applications must be sub- season dates, bag limits, and State hunting regula- 5. The use of nails, wire, screws or bolts to attach mitted by September 1, 2001. Successful appli- tions for Deer Management Zone 48 will apply to a stand to a tree, or hunting from a tree into cants will be notified by October 1, 2001. All Rancocas State Park. Detailed maps of the hunt which a metal object has been driven to support participants will be required to attend an orienta- areas and additional information MUST be a hunter, is prohibited on National Wildlife tion seminar (date to be announced). Additional obtained prior to hunting Rancocas State Park. Refuges. information may be obtained by contacting the This information can be obtained by calling (609) Most refuges can accommodate individuals Morris County Park Police at 973-326-7632. 726-1191 or by writing to Rancocas State Park, who have obtained a permit for handicapped c/o Lebanon State Forest, PO BOX 215, New hunters from the New Jersey Division of Fish & Newark Watershed: Lisbon, NJ 08064. Deer hunting in Rancocas Wildlife, including permits to hunt from vehicles. State Park is prohibited at all other times. Interested individuals should contact Refuge in Most of Newark Watershed is located in Zone advance of the 2001Ð02 deer hunting seasons. 3 and a portion of the property is located in Zone 6. People interesting in hunting the portion of Round Valley Recreation Area (Zone 60) Newark Watershed property located in Zone 3 Round Valley Recreation Area will be open for In addition to the regulations outlined please refer to the Set Of Regulations—Set 2 for deer hunting during the Permit Shotgun season above the following information is season dates and bag limits. Zone 3 permits will only. The area is closed to hunting at all other be available through the traditional mail-in lottery times. provided about individual Refuges: process. No deer hunting is permitted in Newark Permit Shotgun—December 12–14, 2001— Watershed in the month of January. In addition to bag limit—Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Cape May National Wildlife Refuge: the hunting license and/or deer permit, hunters are Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of The refuge is open for all six deer seasons. required to obtain an access permit to hunt on the number of permits purchased. All hunters will Season dates, bag limits, and state hunting regula- Newark Watershed property. A fee of $30 will be required to harvest an antlerless deer first. A tions for Deer Management Zone 34 (Regulation be charged for non-residents of Newark City total of 120 zone 60 permits will be available Set 3) will be applicable on the Refuge in addition (other fees apply to Newark residents and senior through the regular mail-in permit application to the regulations outlined above. Maps and citizens). Applications for access permits are process. Maps, liability release form, specific Refuge specific regulations can be obtained by available at the Newark Watershed office, 223 hunting regulations, and access information will calling Cape May National Wildlife Refuge at Echo Lake Rd., Newfoundland, NJ. Please call be mailed to successful applicants. (609) 463-0994 Monday through Friday between 973-697-2850 for more information. For those 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. They may also be picked people interested in hunting the portion of Newark Six-Mile Run Reservoir State Park: up at Refuge Headquarters located at 24 Kimbles Watershed property located in Zone 6, please refer Designated portions of the Six-Mile Run Beach Road, Cape May Court House. to the Deer Regulation Sets, Set 3, for season Reservoir property will be open for deer hunting dates and bag limits. Zone 6 permits will be during the fall bow, permit bow and winter bow Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife available over the counter at select license agents seasons only. Six Mile Run Reservoir State Park is Refuge (Zones 56, 57 and 58): beginning September 1, 2001. located in Zone 14. Please refer to the Set Of Successful candidates who will be hunting the Regulations—Set 8 for season dates and bag Edwin B. Forsythe NWR for the first time are Picatinny Arsenal (Zone 54): limits for Zone 14 and contact the Delaware- required to attend a hunter orientation session Picatinny Arsenal is not open to the general Raritan Canal State Park office at 732-873-3050 prior to hunting or scouting. Orientation sessions public for hunting. Picatinny Arsenal is open to for a map of the areas open for deer hunting. will be held at the Brigantine Division on Sunday, deer hunting for Picatinny Arsenal employees and October 28, 2001 and Sunday, November 11, 2001 designated persons only. Zone 54 bow, shotgun Deer Hunting on National Wildlife (both sessions begin at 1:00 p.m.); orientation ses- and muzzleloader permits left over after the initial Refuges in New Jersey sions will be held at the Barnegat Division on mail-in lottery will be available for sale at Most State laws relating to deer hunting apply Sunday, October 21, 2001 and Sunday, November Picatinny Arsenal. Contact Jonathon Van De to New Jersey’s National Wildlife Refuges. 18, 2001 (both these sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.). Ventor at 973-724-4691 for information on apply- However, special U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service All attendees will be allowed to scout after that day’s orientation. For additional hunting informa- ing for a zone 54 permit. regulations are in effect throughout all authorized tion, please call (609) 652-1665. Fall Bow Season—September 29–October 26, deer hunting seasons. Hunters should take notice Left over Zone 57 and 58 bow permits will be 2001—bag limit—one antlered deer and unlimit- that the following, additional regulations apply to ed antlerless deer. sold on the first day of over-the-counter sales. Any all National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges) in New remaining bow permits will be sold during the Permit Bow Season—October 27–December Jersey: 31, 2001—bag limit—unlimited antlerless deer next six (6) days (October 28 to November 2) at 1. The State regulation which allows deer hunters the Edwin B. Forsythe NWR’s Brigantine per permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, to hunt over bait does NOT apply to National regardless of the number of permits purchased. Division ONLY. No additional permits will be Wildlife Refuges. Hunting over bait or sold after close of business on November 2, 2001. Six-day Firearm Season—December 3–8, distributing bait is prohibited on all 2001—bag limit—two antlered deer. Left over Zone 56, 57 and 58 firearm permits National Wildlife Refuges. will be sold on the first day of the over-the-counter Permit Muzzleloader—November 26, 27, 2. The use of a spotlight, or other artificial light December 10Ð15, 17Ð22, 24Ð29 and 31, 2001— sales. Any remaining firearm permits will be sold including automotive headlights, for the during the next four (4) days (November 13 to bag limit—unlimited antlerless deer per permit. purpose of spotting, locating, or taking any November 16, 2001). No additional permits will Only ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of wildlife on a National Wildlife Refuge is be sold after close of business on November 16, the number of permits purchased. prohibited. This regulation applies to all 2001. Permit Shotgun—December 15, 2001 and persons regardless of whether or not they have For permit sales after the over-the-counter sale January 12, 2002—bag limit—unlimited a weapon or firearm in their possession. dates, permit purchases must be done in person by antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered 3. Firearm hunters (shotgun and muzzleloader) the person whose name will be on the permit. All deer per season, regardless of the number of must wear an outer garment consisting of at hunters who obtain a deer permit must have their permits purchased. least 400 square inches of solid fluorescent permit validated before they are allowed to scout Winter Bow—January 1–31, 2002—bag orange while deer hunting on national wildlife or hunt on the refuge. Validation of permits must limit—one antlered deer and unlimited antlerless refuges. The amount of fluorescent orange be done at either the Brigantine or Barnegat deer. required to hunt on a national wildlife refuge is Divisions during business hours, at the orientation double the amount required by New Jersey sessions, or during over-the-counter sales. Permit Rancocas State Park (Zone 48): regulations. validation must be done in person by the person Designated areas of the Park will be open for 4. Entry is prohibited on Refuge lands posted deer hunting during the Fall Bow, Permit Bow and “Area Closed” and on Refuge roadways posted (continued on page 38)

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 39 Special Area Hunting Season Information–continued whose name is on the permit. Those wishing to hunters whose first antlerless deer is an adult doe. random drawing is held by Supawna Meadows have their permits validated at the Barnegat The harvest strategy will emphasize the harvest of NWR. Hunters are welcome to attend the drawing, Division, please call (609) 698-1387 prior to adult does and hopefully decrease the harvest of scheduled for Sunday, November 18, 2001 at coming to the station headquarters. Scouting is fawns. The daily quota of hunters allowed afield is 12:00 noon at the refuge office. only permitted on the two Sundays prior to the 250. Historically, hunters have had at least three Hunters using a single projectile must hunt opening of the permittees corresponding season. days of hunting. Twenty muzzleloader permits and from a stand elevated at least six feet above Only designated sections of the Edwin B. 480 shotgun permits will be available. Shotgun ground level and muzzleloaders or shotguns must Forsythe NWR will be open for deer hunting. and muzzleloader permits for zone 38, leftover be equipped with adjustable sights or a scope. All other areas are CLOSED. after the initial mail-in lottery will be sold at the Supawna Meadows NWR (Zone 59) will be Great Swamp Refuge Headquarters on Sunday, closed to deer hunting at all other times. Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (Zone 56) will be November 4, from 1Ð5 p.m. and on Monday, In addition to the Zone 59 bow, muzzleloader open for deer hunting to properly licensed November 5, from 8 am to 4:30pm. or shotgun permits, the US Fish and Wildlife hunters as follows: In addition to the Zone 38 shotgun and/or muz- Service will charge an additional $20 fee for zleloader permit issued by the NJ Division of Fish issuance of a federal hunting permit. Youth license Permit Shotgun Season—December 10–14, and Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service holders with a valid Zone 59 permit will not be 2001—bag limit—unlimited antlerless deer per will charge a $22 fee ($11 for those persons with charged for issuance of a federal hunting permit. permit. Only ONE antlered deer per season, Golden Age or Golden Access passports) for Specific information regarding this fee will be regardless of the number of permits purchased. issuance of a federal hunting permit. The federal supplied by the refuge to successful applicants Successful hunters will be required to register permit will be issued free of charge to hunters after they have received their state permit. their deer at the Division’s Nacote Creek Office, under the age of 17. The Refuge will supply spe- Successful applicants and all applicants consider- where biologists will collect biological informa- cific information regarding this fee, and hunt pro- ing hunting in Zone 59 MUST attend one of the tion from refuge deer. Hunters have the option of cedures and regulations, after applicants have orientation sessions at the refuge. An orientation taking two deer at a time during the permit shot- received their state permit. For further informa- session for archery, muzzleloader and shotgun gun season. This will allow a hunter the opportu- tion, please contact Craig Bitler, Refuge Wildlife hunters will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2001 nity of shooting two deer before going to the Biologist, at 973-425-1222 Extension 15. and a session for muzzleloader and shotgun check station. Zone 56 will be closed to deer hunt- hunters will be held Sunday, November 18, 2001. ing at all other times. Supawna Meadows National Both sessions start at 10:00 a.m. The refuge will Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (Zones 57 and 58) will Wildlife Refuge (Zone 59): only be open for scouting on October 21, be open for deer hunting to properly licensed The experimental Quality Deer Management November 18, 2001 and January 20, 2002. hunters as follows: program will continue in Deer Management Zone Zone 59 firearm permits available after the first and second lotteries will be offered for sale at Permit Bow Season—October 27 to 59. Antlered bucks must have at least one antler with at least three points to be harvested during all Supawna NWR on November 18, November 27, November 24, 2001—bag limit—unlimited December 4, December 18, 2001 and January 22, antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered open seasons. Zone 59 will again have a 12-day permit muzzleloader season, and a permit shotgun 2002 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Permits will deer per season, regardless of the number of ONLY be sold to individuals who have attended a season consisting of three, 3-day segments. permits purchased. refuge orientation program. Hunters purchasing Permit Muzzleloader Season—November 26 Supawna Meadows NWR (Zone 59) will be permits at the refuge office will be assigned to and 27, December 10, 11, 15Ð24, 26Ð31, 2001 and open for deer hunting to properly licensed hunt segments on a first-come, first-served basis January 1Ð 4, 2002—bag limit—unlimited hunters as follows: until segment quotas of 25 hunters per segment antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered Permit Bow Season—October 27 to are filled. After November 18, inquiries regarding deer per season, regardless of the number of November 24, 2001—bag limit—unlimited permit availability should be directed to the refuge permits purchased. antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered office (856) 935-1487. Permit Shotgun Season—December 3, 4, 5, deer per season, regardless of the number of per- 12, 13 and 14, 2001—bag limit—unlimited mits purchased. Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge: antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered Permit Muzzleloader Season—December Designated areas of the Refuge will be open for deer per season, regardless of the number of 10Ð15 and 17Ð22, 2001—bag limit—unlimited deer hunting during the Fall Bow, Permit Bow, permits purchased. Zones 57 and 58 will be closed antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE antlered Permit Muzzleloader, Permit Shotgun and Winter to deer hunting at all other times. In addition, all deer per season, regardless of the number of Bow Seasons. Deer hunting in Wallkill River NWR Zone 57 hunters who harvest deer on Dec. 12Ð14 permits purchased. is prohibited at all other times. Wallkill River will be required to check their deer at the Permit Shotgun Season—November 29 to National Wildlife Refuge is located in Zone 2. Division’s Nacote Creek Office, where December 1, 2001 (first segment); December Please refer to the Set Of Regulations Ð Set 4 for biologists will collect biological information 27Ð29, 2001 (second segment); and January season dates and bag limits for Zone 2. Because from refuge deer. 24Ð26, 2002 (third segment)—bag limit—unlim- hunt areas change each year, new hunt maps are ited antlerless deer per permit per segment. Only required. Detailed maps of the hunt areas, a list of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge ONE antlered deer per season, regardless of the additional regulations and a signed access permit (Zone 38): number of permits purchased. During the Permit from the Refuge MUST be obtained prior to The refuge will be open for Permit Shotgun Shotgun and Permit Muzzleloader Seasons, scouting or hunting the Refuge. The access permit and Permit Muzzleloader hunting only. Great hunters have the option of taking two deer at a is free and must be carried by the hunter at all Swamp NWR will be closed to hunting at all other time. This will allow a hunter the opportunity of times when on Refuge property. The permit is times. shooting two deer before going to the check sta- non-transferable. Current hunt maps, information Permit Shotgun and Permit Muzzleloader— tion. Shotgun permits will only be valid for one of and access permits will be available by August November 28ÐDecember 1, 2001—bag limit— the three season segments (three days). Hunters 15th and can be obtained by calling 973-702-7266 Unlimited antlerless deer per permit. Only ONE selected to receive a Zone 59 shotgun permit will or by writing Wallkill River National Wildlife antlered deer per season, regardless of the number have the opportunity to indicate the segment Refuge, 1547 County Route 565, Sussex, NJ 07461. of permits purchased. The Refuge emphasizes the during which they prefer to hunt by means of a harvest of adult does and manages for older age- questionnaire from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife class bucks. Hunters have the option of taking two Service. If a given segment is oversubscribed, deer at a time during the permit shotgun season hunters requesting that seg-ment will be chosen by and permit muzzleloader seasons. This will allow random selection. Those not selected for their a hunter the opportunity of shooting two deer preferred segment will be assigned to an under- before going to the check station. In addition, one subscribed segment. Hunters will be notified of antlered deer per season is allowed for those the segment to which they are assigned after the

40 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey’s Eighteenth Waterfowl Stamp and Print, Second in the Landmark Series

New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Sedge Island was recently acquired by the Waterfowl Stamp Advisory Committee is proud to Trust for Public Land from the Hensler family announce the second print in the Landmark Series and conveyed to the State of New Jersey for public “Tundra Swans at Barnegat Bay” featuring the use and historic preservation and as an educational Sedge House in the background. This year’s artist, and environmental field station. The site is Bob Hautman is coming off his recent winning of used by the Division of Fish and Wildlife for the 2001/02 Federal Duck Stamp competition. authorized wildlife education programs and is Bob Hautman’s achievements are numerous, being managed as the Sedge Island Wildlife including winning the 1997 and the previously Management Area. Sedge Island is the corner- mentioned 2001 Federal Duck Stamp contest. In stone of New Jersey’s newly created first Marine 1995, he finished second only to his younger Conservation Zone. brother, Jim. His designs were selected for the New Jersey, through an act of the State 1995 Minnesota Pheasant Stamp, the 1992 and Legislature, began annually requiring waterfowl 1988 Minnesota Duck Stamp and the 1989 hunting stamps in 1984. The program is Nevada Stamp. numerous ospreys. Black skimmers and common administered by the Department of Environmental The Barnegat Bay Watershed is primarily terns have also used the islands for refuge and Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife for the located in Ocean County, New Jersey. Covering nesting sites. Bay islands provide the ideal habitat purpose of purchasing wetlands for waterfowl more than 450 square miles of tidal shoreline, and environment for numerous bird species. habitat. Proceeds from the sale of New Jersey’s back bay islands, marsh creeks and pine/oak The 22-acre Hensler Sedge Island is located Duck Stamps and Prints have totaled over forest, the Barnegat Bay region is a delight those in the Barnegat Bay, just more than one mile $3,700,000 since 1984, all to acquire wetlands for whose interest is natural resources. Barnegat Bay west from the Bayshore at the southern end of waterfowl habitat and public use. To date over is a large shallow lagoon-type estuary Island Beach State Park. 11,700 acres of waterfowl habitat have been characteristic of the back bay system of a barrier Sedge Island has a great deal of historical purchased or donated by the program. island coastline. It is roughly 40 miles long and significance. This island’s main building, the For more information on how to purchase one to four miles wide. Bay islands intrinsically Sedge House hunting lodge, was built in 1919 and a print, collector duck stamps or the Habitat are havens for wide diversity of wildlife. Sedge has since had an intriguing past. It’s use has varied 2000 Souvenir stamp card, send a SASE to : Island, one of more than 165 islands in Barnegat from family retreats to hunting and fishing The Waterfowl Stamp Advisory Committee, Bay, is no exception. The landscape of the island camps. President Woodrow Wilson is reported NJ Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 400, Trenton, is diverse, offering the typical Spartina marshes to have signed one of the migratory bird conserv- NJ 08625-0400. Or come visit us on the which are inundated twice daily by the nutrient ation treaties at the house, and Babe Ruth and Lou web @ www.njfishandwildlife.com by rich tidal water, as well as substantial upland areas Gehrig visited there on hunting excursions. The clicking on the products section. The of eastern red cedar, bayberry, groundseed and hunting lodge, which could accommodate 18 people, important thing to remember is all profits assorted deciduous small trees and shrubs. The is considered to be the best remaining example of go to preservation of habitat! Buy a framed adjacent island, Great sedge, is home to the the many commercial hunting camps that formerly print from the Division and SAVE AN ACRE! state-endangered peregrine falcon, as well as existed on Barnegat Bay.

Fall and Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Regulations New Jersey State Federation (Continued from page 20) hunters are required to have a calling device with some of which are sponsored by the Division. of Sportsmen’s them while turkey hunting. Turkeys may not be These seminars stress safety, calling techniques Clubs, Inc. hunted within 300 feet of any baited area. No shot and “setting up”. New turkey hunters are especial- size larger than #4 fine shot or smaller than #7 1/2 ly encouraged to attend a seminar. Check your Organized May 24, 1935 fine shot may be used for turkey hunting. Hunters newspaper and the application booklet for semi- Serving over 150,000 members may not use shotguns larger than 10 gauge or nars scheduled for your area in March and April. smaller than 20 gauge for turkey hunting. Properly Membership Director Ð Gary W. Rogers licensed hunters may use archery tackle for taking Fall Turkey Permits P.O. Box 59, Pottersville, NJ 07979, 908-439-9974 wild turkeys. The fall turkey permit lottery has run, with left- NJSFSC Membership provides one million Successful spring turkey hunters must complete over permits available through over-the-counter dollars of sportsmen insurance. the transportation tag on their spring hunting per- sales beginning Monday, September 24, 2002. mit immediately upon killing a turkey and must Covers hunting, fishing, target shooting Please call the Permit Hotline at 609-292-9192 for anywhere in U.S. or Canada. take the bird to an official wild turkey checking station by 3:00 PM on the day it is killed. The further information. Memberships: hunter who killed the turkey is the only person ❑ $25.00 includes monthly newspaper & insurance who may transport and check the turkey. Do you have a special ❑ $14.00 monthly newspaper only Information talent for showing people The Federation is a statewide, non-profit, non- Turkey hunting information, regulations and the right way to hunt? government, non-partisan organization of New Jersey application forms will be available at license citizens interested in the wise management of the state’s Maybe you can become a Hunter Education natural resources, the conservation of its soils, waters, agents and Division offices by late-January 2002. instructor. Your involvement will be a valuable forests, fish, wildlife, and minerals, and the promotion Applicants will apply for both spring and fall contribution towards the preservation of our hunting of healthful outdoor recreation for all. seasons on one form. Hunters may file only one heritage. Shotgun, archery and rifle/muzzleloader instructors application for turkey permits. Duplicate are needed in every county. Membership information & inquiries applications will cause all applications to be void. Call 1-877-2HUNTNJ, NJSFSC, P.O. Box 751, Chester, NJ 07930-0751 The latest information on turkey hunting tech- www.NJSFSC.org leave your name and address and an application niques is presented at turkey hunting seminars, will be mailed to you.

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 41 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Regulations

Regulations for use of wildlife management areas are established by the above WMAs in the designated dog training areas. Division of Fish and Wildlife with penalties of not less than $50 nor more Additional regulations involve the release of game birds for training, the than $200. use of pigeons, the use of firearms, frozen game birds, the use of call back Information on these regulations and permit applications may be pens and the release of foxes, raccoons, rabbits and hares. For more obtained by writing to the Division of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 400, information call 609-984-0547. Trenton, NJ 08625-0400. The Division may revoke any permit or other authorization issued for Outboard Motors violation or due cause. Only electric motors are allowed on freshwater areas with the exception of Union Lake where an outboard motor, not exceeding 10 hp, may be used. THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED: On Prospertown Lake, only manually operated boats and canoes are allowed. swimming, picnicking; dumping; cutting or damaging vegetation; alcoholic beverages; fires. Horseback Riding Restricted Hours Horseback riding is allowed by permit only from the Division of Fish Wildlife Management Areas are closed from 9 pm until 5 am unless and Wildlife on designated areas. Call 609-259-2132. This permit must be engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or trapping activities. displayed on outer clothing while riding.

Motor Vehicles & Other Forms of Conveyances Higbee Beach No person shall operate an unregistered vehicle on any state Wildlife Higbee Beach WMA is closed to hunting from Sept. 1 to Dec. 9, 2001. Management Area. All motor vehicles are restricted to established public roads and parking areas. Waterfowl Blinds All motor boats must be properly registered and have all the required No permanent waterfowl blinds, including pit blinds, shall be construct- safety equipment. ed, hunted from or used in any manner in any of the following WMAs: The use of dog sleds and dog carts, off road vehicles, ATV’s, trailbikes, 1. Assunpink 5. Tuckahoe 9. Beaver Swamp or snowmobiles is prohibited on all Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) 2. Black River 6. Manahawkin 10. Sedge Island unless authorized by the Division. 3. Colliers Mills 7. Stafford Forge 11. Salem River 4. Hainesville 8. Whittingham 12. Prospertown Hunting Regulations Any blind used in these designated areas must be portable and shall be Hunting with firearms is prohibited on November 9, 2001 on those completely removed at the end of the day. Blinds remaining in WMAs will WMAs designated as Pheasant and Quail Stamp areas except in tidal marsh be subject to confiscation and properly disposed of by the Division. open to an ongoing waterfowl season. It is legal to possess and use a .22 caliber rifle and .22 caliber rimfire short cartridge on WMAs only for hunting raccoon and opossum and dis- Fishing Tournaments patching trapped animals other than muskrat. Any club or organization that would like to use Division Wildlife Rifles, including muzzleloading rifles, may not be used to hunt wood- Management Areas for fishing tournaments must secure a permit from the chucks on WMAs. Division. An application must be submitted along with a $17.00 fee to obtain a use permit for boat launches. Applications will be accepted in Target Practice January at the Division’s Trenton office. Only bow and arrow, shotgun, muzzleloading shotgun, muzzleloading rifle and .22 caliber rifle shooting is allowed in designated hunter training Boat Ramp Maintenance Permit ranges according to posted regulations at the training area. Any vehicle used to transport or launch a vessel or water conveyance on The following types of ranges are available on designated WMAs the following WMAs must have affixed to the lower corner of the driver’s statewide: Shotgun Range —for use with clay birds and the patterning in of side rear window a boat ramp maintenance permit or receipt from a valid fine shot; Bow and Arrow Range—approved backstops at various ranges, hunting, fishing or trapping license. The boat ramp maintenance permit no broadheads allowed; Muzzleloading Rifle and Shotgun Slug Range—for shall be purchased for a fee of $15.00 from the Division offices at the sighting in with shotgun slugs, .22 rifle and muzzleloader; no other firearms Pequest Trout Hatchery Natural Resource Education Center, Northern, allowed. Central and Southern Region, Nacote Creek, Bivalve, Tuckahoe, Lebanon and Trenton offices. Boat Ramp Maintenance Permits may also be Field Trials purchased through the mail from N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625, Att: Boat Ramp Permit. Permits for use of Wildlife Management Areas for running of field trials may be granted by the Division. 1. Round Valley 4. Dennis Creek 7. Union Lake Angler Access 5. Tuckahow 8. Menantico Ponds Dog Training, Exercising & Hunting 2. Kingwood 6. Mad Horse Creek 9. Prospertown Lake 3. Assunpink A person may exercise or train dogs in designated dog training areas from May 1 to August 31, inclusive only on the following select WMAs: 1. Assunpink 5. Colliers Mills 9. Manasquan 2. Millville 6. Glassboro 10. Stafford Forge 3. Black River 7. Hainesville 11. Whittingham 4. Clinton 8. Tuckahoe All dogs must be properly licensed. A person may exercise or train dogs on any WMA from September 1 to April 30. There shall be no exercising or training of dogs on any WMA on November 9, 2001, the Friday before the opening day of the regular small game season. During any firearm deer season, dog training is permitted only on the

42 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Public Deer Hunting Land in New Jersey

New Jersey has more than 750,000 acres of Schick Reserve, South Branch Reservation, Uplands Reserve (see “Special Areas”) 41 ¥ Mercer County Parks—Baldpate (Kuser) Mountain public land available to the deer hunter. This list is ¥ Musconetcong River WMA ¥ Mercer County Parks—Howell Living History Farm arranged by deer management zone for public 11 ¥ Hunterdon County Parks Dept.—Lockatong Nature 42 ¥ No public deer hunting land land open to deer hunting. Generally, only areas Preserve, the Case Farm, Wescott Nature Preserve 43 ¥ Millville (Bevan) WMA (see “Special Areas”) with 100 acres or more of upland habitat are list- 45 ¥ Menantico Ponds WMA 12 ¥ Hunterdon County Parks Dept.—Cushetunk ¥ Peaslee WMA ed. State parks and forests that allow hunting may Mountain Park, Sourland Mountain Nature Preserve, have some sections which are closed to hunting. Deer Path Park, South Branch Reservation (see 46 ¥ Gibson Creek WMA “Special Areas”) ¥ Great Egg Harbor River WMA Some areas allow deer hunting only during certain ¥ Lester G. MacNamara WMA seasons, require access fees or have other special 13 ¥ No public deer hunting land ¥ Maple Lake WMA regulations. Refer to the section entitled “Special 14 ¥ Assunpink WMA (Washington Twp section only) ¥ Peaslee WMA ¥ Pigeon Swamp State Park 47 ¥ Peaslee WMA Area Hunting Season Information” or contact the ¥ Six Mile Run Reservoir State Park (see “Special appropriate authority for additional information. Area Hunting Season Information”) 48 ¥ Rancocas State Park (see “Special Area Hunting Season Information”) See, also, page 46 for hunting opportunities on 15 ¥ Assunpink WMA 49 ¥ No public deer hunting land National Wildlife Refuges in New Jersey. 16 ¥ Butterfly Bogs WMA 50 ¥ No public deer hunting land Remember: Hunters must have permission to ¥ Turkey Swamp WMA 17 ¥ No public deer hunting land 51 ¥ Allaire State Park hunt agricultural land even if the land is not post- ¥ Manasquan River WMA 18 ¥ Colliers Mills WMA ed. Hunters should obtain permission before hunt- ¥ Manchester WMA 52 ¥ Fort Dix Military Reservation (see “Special Area ing any private property. Hunters are advised not ¥ Whiting WMA Hunting Season Information”) to purchase a deer permit for a zone in which they 19 ¥ Medford WMA 53 ¥ Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station (see have no place to hunt. ¥ Wharton State Forest “Special Area Hunting Season Information”) 21 ¥ Double Trouble State Park 54 ¥ No public deer hunting land Zone Public Land Open to Hunting ¥ Forked River Mountain WMA 55 ¥ Glassboro WMA 1 ¥ Flatbrook-Roy WMA ¥ Greenwood Forest WMA ¥ Lebanon State Forest 56 ¥ Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (see ¥ Hainesville WMA “Special Area Hunting Season Information”) ¥ Stokes State Forest 22 ¥ Bass River State Forest ¥ Manahawkin WMA 57 ¥ Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (see 2 ¥ Kittatinny Valley State Park “Special Area Hunting Season Information”) ¥ Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge 23 ¥ Wharton State Forest (see “Special Areas”) 58 ¥ Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (see 24 ¥ Bass River State Forest “Special Area Hunting Season Information”) 3 ¥ Abram Hewitt State Forest ¥ Green Bank State Forest ¥ Hamburg Mountain WMA ¥ Penn State Forest 59 ¥ Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (see ¥ Long Pond Ironworks State Park ¥ Stafford Forge WMA “Special Area Hunting Season Information”) ¥ Newark Watershed (see "Special Areas) ¥ Swan Bay WMA 60 ¥ Round Valley Recreation Area (see “Special Area ¥ Norvin Green State Forest ¥ Warren Grove Recreation Area Hunting Season Information”) ¥ Ramapo Mountain State Forest ¥ Wharton State Forest ¥ Ringwood State Park 61 ¥ Atlantic County Park System (see “Special Area 25 ¥ Cedar Lake WMA Hunting Season Information”) ¥ Wanaque WMA ¥ Great Egg Harbor River WMA ¥ Waywayanda State Park ¥ White Oak Branch WMA 63 ¥ Abbotts Meadow WMA 4 ¥ Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 26 ¥ Deep Run WMA 64 ¥ Monmouth Battlefield State Park (see “Special Area ¥ Flatbrook-Roy WMA ¥ Great Egg Harbor River WMA Hunting Season Information”) ¥ Stokes State Forest ¥ Makepeace Lake WMA 65 ¥ Winslow WMA ¥ Walpack WMA ¥ Port Republic WMA ¥ Worthington State Forest 66 ¥ Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes ¥ Hammonton Creek WMA Technical Center (see “Special Area Hunting 5 ¥ Bear Swamp WMA 27 ¥ Salem River WMA Season Information”) ¥ Beaver Brook WMA ¥ Thundergut Pond WMA ¥ Columbia Lake WMA 67 ¥ High Point State Park (see “Special Area Hunting ¥ Honey Run WMA 28 ¥ Elmer Lake WMA Season Information”) ¥ Jenny Jump State Forest ¥ Palatine Lake WMA ¥ Paulinskill WMA ¥ Union Lake WMA ¥ Swartswood State Park 29 ¥ Bayside PSE&G Tract (see “Special Area Hunting Maps and information on hunting land is also ¥ Trout Brook WMA Season Information”) ¥ White Lake WMA ¥ Cohansey River WMA available from the following sources: ¥ Whittingham WMA ¥ Gum Tree Corner WMA USGS Topographic Maps 6 ¥ Allamuchy Mountain State Park ¥ Mad Horse Creek WMA ¥ Maskells Mill Pond WMA Maps for all land in New Jersey, $5.00 per sheet. ¥ Berkshire Valley WMA NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection ¥ Farny State Park 30 ¥ Bear Swamp Natural Area (closed Jan. 15ÐAug. 1) Maps and Publications ¥ Morris County Park System—Mahlon Dickerson ¥ Dix WMA Bureau of Revenue Reservation, Silas Condict Park (see “Special ¥ Egg Island WMA PO Box 417, Trenton NJ 08625-0417 Areas”) ¥ Fortescue WMA 609-777-1038 ¥ Newark Watershed (see “Special Areas“) ¥ Nantuxent WMA ¥ Rockaway River WMA ¥ New Sweden WMA State Parks and Forests Maps ¥ Sparta Mountain WMA Maps and information on lands administered by the ¥ Weldon Brook WMA 31 ¥ Edward G. Bevan WMA ¥ Buckshutem WMA Division of Parks and Forestry. Please specify park or forest ¥ Wildcat Ridge WMA when writing. Free. 7 ¥ Clinton WMA 34 ¥ Beaver Swamp WMA NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection ¥ Hunterdon County Parks Dept. - Union Forge ¥ Belleplain State Forest Division of Parks and Forestry Preserve, Tower Hill Reserve (see “Special Areas”) ¥ Cape Island WMA PO Box 404, Trenton NJ 08625-0404 ¥ Musconetcong River WMA ¥ Cape May Wetlands WMA 800-843-6420 ¥ Cape May National Wildlife Refuge 8 ¥ Allamuchy Mountain State Park ¥ Dennis Creek WMA Wildlife Management Area Maps ¥ Black River WMA ¥ Heislerville WMA ¥ Hacklebarney State Park Maps and information on lands administered by the ¥ Higbee Beach WMA Division of Fish and Wildlife ¥ Hunterdon County Parks Dept.—Cold Brook ¥ Lester G. MacNamara WMA Preserve, Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve, Point Photocopies of individual WMA maps on USGS ¥ Lizard Tail Swamp Preserve (see “Special Area base available free. Specify which WMA. Mountain Preserve (see "Special Areas) Hunting Season Information”) ¥ Ken Lockwood Gorge WMA NJ Div. Fish and Wildlife ¥ Morris County Park System—Black River Park, 35 ¥ DOD Ponds WMA WMA Map Request P.O. Box 400 , Trenton NJ 08625 Schooley’s Mountain Park (see “Special Areas”) 36 ¥ No public deer hunting land ¥ Musconetcong River WMA 609-984-0547 ¥ Pequest WMA 37 ¥ Fort Dix Military Reservation (see “Special Area ¥ South Branch WMA Hunting Season Information”) A statewide open space map is available for $4 (includes first class postage). ¥ Voorhees State Park 38 ¥ Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (see “Special NJ Div. Fish and Wildlife Area Hunting Season Information”) 9 ¥ Black River WMA “Wild Places & Open Spaces” map 10 ¥ Hunterdon County Parks Dept.—Musconetcong 39 ¥ No public deer hunting land P.O. Box 400, Trenton NJ 08625 Gorge, the Drag Strip Property, Hoffman Park, 40 ¥ No public deer hunting land 609-292-9450

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 43 CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS

Game Farms, Hunting Preserves, Outfitters Hunt Clubs & Services

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Hunting Equipment Sporting Goods

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Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 45 Hunting Opportunities On New Jersey’s National Wildlife Refuges 2001–2002 Hunting Seasons Cape May NWR apply. Information can be obtained through the mail, at dispensers, or at the 24 Kimbles Beach Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Refuge. (609) 463-0994; [email protected] ¥ Deer—See “Special Area Hunting Season Information” Supawna Meadows NWR No refuge permit is required. Special hunting conditions apply. 197 Lighthouse Road, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070 (856) 935-1487; [email protected] Great Swamp NWR ¥ Deer—See “Special Area Hunting Season Information” 152 Pleasant Plains Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920-9615 ¥ Waterfowl ¥ September Canada Goose (973) 425-1222; [email protected] In addition to required state licenses and permits, deer hunters must ¥ Deer—See “Special Area Hunting Season Information” obtain a Refuge permit. There is a $20 fee for this permit. Special hunting In addition to required state licenses and permits, hunters must obtain a conditions apply. Refuge permit. There is a $22 fee for a Refuge Permit. Special hunting con- ditions apply. Wallkill River NWR 1547 County Route 565, Sussex, New Jersey 07461-4013 Edwin B. Forsythe NWR (973) 702-7266; [email protected] ¥ http://wallkillriver.fws.gov P.O. Box 72, Great Creek Road, Oceanville, New Jersey 08231-0072 ¥ Deer - See “Special Area Hunting Season Information” (609) 652-1665; [email protected] ¥ Waterfowl ¥ Special Winter Canada Goose ¥ Deer—See “Special Area Hunting Season Information” ¥ Spring Turkey (Zone 5) ¥ Waterfowl ¥ Special Snow Goose Season In addition to required state licenses and permits, hunters must obtain a No specific Refuge permit is required. Hunters wanting to participate in Refuge permit. There is no fee for a Refuge Permit. Special hunting the snow goose hunt must have a reservation. Special hunting conditions conditions apply. CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS

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46 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Zone Descriptions

Zone No. 1: That portion of Sussex County lying within a con- 646 to the intersection with Ridge Rd.; then south on Ridge Phillipsburg; then east along Rt. 78 to the point of beginning tinuous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 521 (River Rd.) Rd. to the intersection with Rt. 560 (Dingman’s Bridge Road); at Clinton. and Mashipacong Rd.; then west along the northern bound- then southeast along Rt. 560 to its intersection with Rt. 206; Zone No. 8: That portion of Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset ary of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to then south on Rt. 206 to the intersection with the base of the and Warren Counties lying within a continuous line beginning the east bank of the Delaware River; then north along the east Kittatinny Ridge at Culvers Inlet; then southwest along the at the intersection of Rts. 22 and 206 near Somerville; then bank of the Delaware River to the New York State line; then east base of the Kittatinny Ridge to the Delaware River at the north along Rt. 206 to its intersection with Rt. 80 near east along the New York State line to Rt. 519; then south Delaware Water Gap north and west of Quarry Road; then Netcong; then west along Rt. 80 to its intersection with Rt. along Rt. 519 to its intersection with Rt. 206 at Branchville; north along the east bank of the Delaware River to the north- 517 at Allamuchy; then south along Rt. 517 to its intersection then northwest along Rt. 206 to the intersection with Rt. 560; ern park boundary of the Delaware Water Gap National with Rt. 46 at Hackettstown; then west along Rt. 46 to its then west along Rt. 560 to the intersection with Ridge Rd.; Recreation Area; then east along the northern park boundary intersection with Rt. 31 at Buttzville; then southeast along Rt. then north on Ridge Rd. to the intersection with Rt. 646; then of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to Rt. 31 to its intersection with Rt. 22 at Clinton; then east along east on Rt. 646 to the intersection with Rt. 645 in Hainesville; 521 (River Rd.), the point of beginning. Namanock, Minisink, Rt. 22 to the point of beginning at Somerville. then north on Rt. 645 to the intersection with Rts. 206 and Depew, Tocks, Poxono and Labar Islands in the Delaware 521; then north on Rts. 206 and 521 to Montague; then north River are included in this zone. Zone No. 9: Those portions of Morris and Somerset on Rt. 521 (River Rd.) to the intersection with Mashipacong Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- Zone No. 5: That portion of Warren and Sussex Counties Rd., the point of beginning. The island of Mashipacong lying in section of Rt. 206 and Rt. 80 near Netcong; then east along lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of the Delaware River is included in this zone. High Point State Rt. 80 to its intersection with Rt. 46; then east on Rt. 46 to the the base of the Kittatinny Ridge and Rt. 206 at Culvers Inlet; Park (Zone 67) is excluded from Zone 1. intersection with Rt. 10 in Ledgewood; then east on Rt. 10 to then southeast along Rt. 206 to its intersection with Rt. 519 at the intersection with Morris Tpk.; then east and south on Zone No. 2: That portion of Sussex County lying within a Branchville; then south along Rt. 519 to its intersection with Morris Tpk. to Calais Rd.; then west on Calais Rd. to Combs continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 94 and the Rt. 206 at Newton; then south along Rt. 206 to its intersection Hollow Rd.; then south on Combs Hollow Rd. to Calais Rd.; New York State line; then south along Rt. 94 to its intersection with Rt. 517 at Andover; then south along Rt. 517 to its inter- then south on Calais Rd. to Mountain Ave. in Mendham; then with Rt. 23 at Hamburg, then southeast along Rt. 23 to its section with Rt. 46 at Hackettstown; then west along Rt. 46 to south and east on Mountain Ave. to Hilltop Rd. (Rt. 525); then intersection with Rt. 517 at Franklin; then south along Rt. 517 its intersection with the Delaware River at Manunkachunk; south on Rt. 525 to the intersection with Rt. 78; then west on to its intersection with Rt. 206 at Andover; then north along then north along the east bank of the Delaware River to its Rt. 78 to the intersection with Rt. 206 near Pluckemin; then Rt. 206 to its intersection with Rt. 519 at Newton; then north intersection with the Zone 4 boundary at the Delaware Water north on Rt. 206 to the intersection with Rt. 80 in Netcong, along Rt. 519 to the New York State line; then east along the Gap north and west of Quarry Road then northeast along the the point of beginning. New York State line to Rt. 94 to the point of beginning. base of the Kittatinny Ridge to its intersection with Rt. 206, the point of beginning. Zone No. 10: That portion of Hunterdon and Warren Zone No. 3: That portion of Sussex, Morris, Passaic, and Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- Bergen Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at Zone No. 6: That portion of Morris, Sussex, Passaic, Warren section of Rts. 31 and 12 in Flemington; then north along Rt. the intersection of Rt. 94 and the New York State line; then and Essex Counties lying within a continuous line beginning 31 to its intersection with Rt. 78 at Clinton; then west along east along the New York State line to its intersection with Rt. at the intersection of Rt. 80 and Rt. 517 at Allamuchy; then Rt. 78 to the Delaware River at Phillipsburg; then south along 202 near Suffern; then south along Rt. 202 to its intersection northeast along Rt. 517 to its intersection with Rt. 23 at the east bank of the Delaware River to Rt. 12 at Frenchtown; with Rt. 23; then west along Rt. 23 to its intersection with Rt. Franklin; then southeast along Rt. 23 to its intersection with then east along Rt. 12 to the point of beginning at 94 at Hamburg; then north along Rt. 94 to the point of begin- Rt. 80; then west along Rt. 80 to the point of beginning at Flemington. ning on the New York State line. Allamuchy. Picatinny Arsenal (Zone 54) is excluded from Zone 6. Zone No. 11: That portion of Hunterdon County lying within a Zone No. 4: That portion of Sussex and Warren Counties continuous line beginning at the intersection of Routes 12 lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Zone No. 7: That portion of Hunterdon and Warren Counties and 31 and 202 at Flemington; then southwest along Route Rt. 521 (River Rd.) and New Mashipacong Rd.; then running lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of 202 to the Delaware River; then northwest along the east along Rt. 521 to the intersection with Rt. 206 in Montague; Rts. 31 and 78 at Clinton; then north along Rt. 31 to its inter- bank of the Delaware River to its intersection with Route 12 then south on Rt. 206 to the intersection with Rt. 645 (Layton- section with Rt. 46 at Buttzville; then west on Rt. 46 to the Hainesville Road); then south on Rt. 645 to the intersection Delaware River at Manunkachunk; then south along the east with Rt. 646 in Hainesville (Jagger Road); then west on Rt. bank of the Delaware to its intersection with Rt. 78 at (continued on page 48) Enjoy The Great Outdoors Reduce Your Risk of Getting West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease By Christine Grant, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services West Nile Virus is ed in West Nile Virus transmission are active dur- SYMPTOMS OF WEST NILE VIRUS: transmitted by the bite of an ing the daylight hours as well. Adult mosquitoes Most people bitten by infected mosquitoes do infected mosquito. prefer shaded areas, with no wind and with high not develop any symptoms. However, when Lyme Disease is trans- humidity. During the daytime, even the woods, a symptoms do occur, they usually appear 5Ð15 mitted by the painless bite of hedgerow, or a low swampy or marshy wetland days after the bite. Symptoms can include: fever, an infected deer tick, which may be harboring blood-seeking adult female headache, swollen glands, stiff neck, muscle crawls upward on the body, mosquitoes. Where you spend your time out of weakness, disorientation, brain inflammation, attaches to the skin and feeds doors is as important as when. and coma. for many hours. Both of these pests need a blood TO PREVENT TICK BITES: meal to reproduce. SYMPTOMS OF LYME DISEASE: While most bites do not result in diseases, If possible, wear light colored clothing which In humans Lyme Disease presents as a flu-like precautions should be taken to avoid bites. makes spotting ticks easier. Examine clothing and illness with achy joints, muscle pain, and skin frequently for ticks. Be on the lookout for headache, and is commonly associated with an FOR BOTH MOSQUITOES AND TICKS: ticks, especially the nymph of the deer tick, which expanding red rash. Do not ignore these signs. If ¥ Wear long pants and long sleeved shirts, tucking may be as small as the size of a pinhead. untreated, Lyme Disease may affect the heart, pant legs into socks. Carefully remove attached ticks by grasping joints, and nervous system, requiring extensive ¥ Use a skin repellent which contains DEET, or a the tick’s mouth parts with tweezers as close to the treatment. clothing repellent with permethrin, making sure skin as possible and applying steady backward For more information: Contact your local to follow the directions on the label. pressure, without crushing the tick. health department or check web page of the New When returning home, be sure to wash your FOR MOSQUITO AVOIDANCE: Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services clothing and check yourself for ticks, especially in at . For questions about While avoiding the outdoors at dawn and dusk the hairy regions of the body. mosquito control, contact your county’s mosquito is an effective way of reducing the mosquito’s Dogs should use tick collars and should be control agency. ability to feed on you during its most active time checked for ticks before entering the home. They of day, some species of mosquitoes now implicat- can get Lyme Disease as well.

Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 47 Zone Descriptions–continued New York State’s Best Hunting at Frenchtown; then east along Route 12 to the point of to the intersection with Hawkin Road (Prospertown - Colliers beginning at Flemington. Shyhawks, Treasure, Rush, Bull and Mills Road: Rt. 640) then southeast along Hawkin Road Eagle Islands lying in the Delaware River are in this zone. (Prospertown - Colliers Mills Road: Rt. 640 to the intersection Land for Sportsmen with Colliers Mills Road; then west along Colliers Mills Road Zone No. 12: That portion of Somerset, Hunterdon and Trophy deer and bear areas available to its intersection with Woodruff Rd.; then southwest along Mercer Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at Woodruff Rd. to the intersection with Rt. 539; then southeast Top quality hunting tracts, Trout the intersection of Rts. 31 and 22 at Clinton; then east on Rt. along Rt. 539 to the border of Fort Dix Military Reservation; streams and waterfowl ponds 22 to its intersection with Rt. 206 at Somerville; then south then westward along the Fort Dix Military Reservation bound- along Rt. 206 to its intersection with Rt. 546 at Lawrenceville; ary to Rt. 545 near Wrightstown; then northwest along Rt. then west on Rt. 546 to its intersection with Rt. 31 at the 545 to the intersection with the New Jersey Turnpike; then Pennington traffic circle; then north along Rt. 31 to the point northeast along the New Jersey Turnpike to its intersection of beginning at Clinton. That portion of Round Valley Interstate 195 the point of beginning. Recreation Area designated as open to deer hunting (Zone 60) is excluded from Zone 12. Zone No. 18: That portion of Ocean County lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 530 and Zone No. 13: That portion of Morris, Somerset and Union the Garden State Parkway at South Toms River; then west Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- along Rt. 530 to the intersection with Rt. 70; then west along section of Rts. 22 and 206 at Somerville,; then north on Rt. Rt. 70 to the border of Fort Dix Military Reservation; then 206 to the intersection with Rt. 78 near Pluckemin; then east northward along the Fort Dix Military Reservation boundary on Rt. 78 to the intersection with Rt. 525; then north on Rt. 525 to the northernmost intersection of the Fort Dix Military to Mountain Ave. in Mendham; then north and west on Reservation border and Rt. 539; then northwest along Rt. Mountain Ave. to Calais Rd.; then north on Calais Rd. to 539 to the intersection with Woodruff Rd.; then northeast Combs Hollow Rd., then north on Combs Hollow Rd. to Calais along Woodruff Rd. to the intersection with Colliers Mills Rd.; then east on Calais Rd. to Morris Tpk.; then north and Road; then east along Colliers Mills Road to the intersection west on Morris Tpk. to Rt. 10; then west on Rt. 10 to Rt. 46 in with Hawkin Road (Prospertown - Colliers Mills Road: Rt. 5 acres borders Ledgewood; then west on Rt. 46 to the intersection with Rt. 80 640); then northwest along Hawkin Road (Prospertown - Tug Hill State Forest near Netcong; then east on Rt. 80 to the intersection with Rt. Colliers Mills Road: Rt. 640) to the intersection with Rt. 537 $12,900 511; then south on Rt. 511 to the intersection with Rt. 124 in near Prospertown; then northeast along Rt. 537 to the inter- Morristown; then southeast along Rt. 124 to the intersection section with Rt. 571 near Holmeson; then southeast along Rt. with Rt. 82; then southwest along Rt. 82 to the intersection 571 to the Garden State Parkway; then south along the with Rt. 22; then southwest along Rt. 22 to the point of begin- Land & Camp Special Garden State Parkway to the point of beginning near South ning at Somerville. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Toms River. (Zone 38) is excluded from Zone 13. 50 acres NYS Zone No. 19: That portion of Burlington and Camden Zone No. 14: That portion of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset Southern Tier Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- and Burlington Counties lying within a continuous line begin- $39,900 section of Rt. 530 and Rt. 646 (New Lisbon-Four Mile Rd); ning at the intersection of Routes 22 and 206 at Somerville, then southeast on Rt. 646 to its intersection with Turkey then east along Route 22 to its intersection with Interstate Buzzard Bridge Road; then west on Turkey Buzzard Bridge 287; then south on Interstate 287 to its intersection with Rd. to its intersection with Rt. 644 (Buddtown-Ong’s Hat Route 18; then south on Route 18 to its intersection with the Road); then southeast on Rt. 644 to its intersection with Rt. New Jersey Turnpike; then southwest along the New Jersey 70 at Four Mile Circle; then west on Rt. 70 to its intersection Turnpike to its intersection with Rt. 545; then northwest on 16 acres Adirondack with Burr’s Mill Road; then southwest on Burr’s Mill Rd. to its Riverfront Town Rd Route 545 which becomes Farnsworth Avenue; then continu- and Utilities 5 acres w/”Classic intersection with Avenue Road; then south on Avenue Rd. to $19,900 ing northwest on Farnsworth Ave. to its intersection with W. Adirondack Cabin” its intersection with Sooy Place Road; then south on Sooy Burlington Street; then southwest on W. Burlington St. to its $19,900 Place Rd. to its intersection with Irick’s Causeway; then intersection with Interstate 295; then north on Interstate 295 southwest on Irick’s Causeway to its intersection with Rt. 532 to its intersection with the Delaware River at Bordentown; (Chatsworth Road); then south and southeast on Rt. 532 to then northwest along the east bank of the Delaware River to its intersection with South Park Rd.; then south on South Route 546 at Washington’s Crossing; then east on Route 546 Over 75 land bargains Park Rd. to its intersection with White Horse Ð Speedwell to its intersection with Route 206 at Lawrenceville; then north Rd.; then south on White Horse Ð Speedwell Rd. to its inter- Adirondacks, Tug Hill, along Route 206 to the point beginning at Somerville. Rotary section with Eagle Rd.; then southwest on Eagle Rd. to its and Blauguard Islands lying in the Delaware River are in this Southern Tier, Catskills and intersection with the railroad tracks; then west following the zone. railroad tracks it its intersection with Carranza Rd.; then Salmon River Region Zone No. 15: That portion of Monmouth, Mercer and northwest on Carranza Rd. to its intersection with Tuckerton Middlesex Counties lying within a continuous line beginning Rd.; then north and northwest on Tuckerton Rd. to its inter- at the intersection of the New Jersey Turnpike and Rt. 522 section with Forked Neck Rd. (Dingletown Rd.); then west near Jamesburg; then south on the Turnpike to its intersec- along Forked Neck Road to its intersection with Rt. 206; then tion with Interstate 195, then east on I-195 to its intersection south along Rt. 206 to its intersection with Rt. 541, Stokes with Rt. 537 near Holmeson; then northeast on Rt. 537 to its Road; then northwest along Rt. 541 to its intersection with intersection with Rt. 522 in Freehold; then northwest on Rt. Willow Grove Road; then southwest on Willow Grove Road to 522 to its intersection with the NJ Turnpike, the point of its intersection with Atsion Road; then northwest on Atsion beginning. Monmouth Battlefield State Park is excluded from Road to its intersection with Rt. 534, Jackson Road; then this zone. west along Rt. 534 to its intersection with Rt. 73; then north along Rt. 73 to its intersection with the New Jersey Turnpike; Zone No. 16: That portion of Monmouth and Ocean Counties ALL PROPERTIES FULLY then northeast along the New Jersey Turnpike to its intersec- lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of GUARANTEED tion with Rt. 38; then east along Rt. 38 to its intersection with Rt. 537 and Rt. 571 near Holmeson; then southeast on Rt. Title insured and Surveyed Rt. 530; then east along Rt. 530 to its intersection with Rt. 571 to the intersection with Rt. 547; then northeast on Rt. 547 616 (Vincetown-Pemberton Road); then northeast on Rt. through Farmingdale to the intersection with Tinton Falls Rd.; 616, Hanover Street, into the town of Pemberton to its inter- Financing Available— then north on Tinton Falls Rd. to the intersection with Rt. 33 section with Elizabeth Street, then east on Elizabeth Street, and Rt. 34; then north on Rt. 34 to the intersection with the lowlow downpaymentdownpayment which becomes Pemberton-Brown’s Mills Road (Rt. 687) to fenced boundary of the Earle Naval Weapons Depot proper- and monthly rate its intersection with Rt. 530 (Pemberton-By-Pass Road); then ty; then westward along the fenced border of the Earle Depot Call Now for brochure east on Rt. 530 to its intersection with Rt. 646 (New Lisbon- to the intersection with Rt. 33; then west along Rt. 33 to the Four Mile Rd), the point of beginning. Fort Dix Military and sample list intersection with Rt. 537 in Freehold; then southwest on Rt. Reservation (Zone 37) is excluded from Zone 19. 537 to the intersection with Rt. 571 near Holmeson, the point of beginning. Zone No. 20: Not designated. 1-800-229-7843 Zone No. 17: That portion of Mercer, Monmouth, Burlington Zone No. 21: That portion of Ocean and Burlington Counties and Ocean Counties lying within a continuous line beginning lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Adirondack Catskill at the intersection of the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate Rt. 530 and the Garden State Parkway near South Toms 195; then east along Interstate 195 to the intersection with River; then south along the Parkway to its intersection with Land Company Rt. 537 near Holmeson; then southwest along Interstate 537

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Rt. 72; then northwest along Rt. 72 to its intersection with Rt. 644 (Buddtown-Ong’s Hat along Forked Neck Road (Dingletown Rd.) to its intersection with Tuckerton Rd.; then south- Road) at Four Mile Circle; then northwest on Rt. 644 to its intersection with Turkey Buzzard east and south on Tuckerton Rd. to its intersection with Carranza Rd., then southeast on Bridge Road; then northeast on Turkey Buzzard Bridge Rd. to its intersection with Rt. 646 Carranza Rd. to its intersection with the railroad tracks; then east following the railroad tracks (New Lisbon-Four Mile Road); then northwest on Rt. 646 to its intersection with Rt. 530 to its intersection with Eagle Rd.; then northeast on Eagle Rd. to its intersection with White (Pemberton-Brown’s Mills Road); then east along the southern border of Fort Dix Military Horse Ð Speedwell Rd.; then north on White Horse Ð Speedwell Rd. to its intersection with Reservation to its intersection with Rt. 70; then east on Rt. 70 to its intersection with Rt. 539 South Park Rd.; then north on South Park Rd. to its intersection with Rt. 532 (Chatsworth and Rt.530 near Whiting; then east along Rt. 530 to its intersection with the Garden State Rd.); then northwest on Rt., 532 to its intersection with Irick’s Causeway; then northeast on Parkway near South Toms River, the point of beginning. Fort Dix Military Reservation (Zones Irick’s Causeway to its intersection with Sooy Place Road (Vincentown-South Park Road); 37 and 52) are excluded from Zone 21. then northwest on Sooy Place Rd. to its intersection with Avenue Road; then northeast on Avenue Rd. to its intersection with Burr’s Mill Road; then northeast on Burr’s Mill Rd. to its Zone No. 22: That portion of Ocean and Burlington Counties lying within a continuous line intersection with Rt. 70; then east on Rt. 70 to its intersection with Rt. 72 at Four Mile Circle; beginning at the intersection of the Garden State Parkway and Rt., 37 near Toms River; then then southeast on Rt. 72 to its intersection with Rt. 563; then southwest along Rt. 563 to its south along the Garden State Parkway to its intersection with Stage Road; then west along intersection with the Mullica River at the Atlantic-Burlington County line, the point of begin- stage Road to its intersection with Leektown Road; then west along Leektown Road (which ning near Green Bank. turns into Rt., 653 to its intersection with the Wading River; then south along the east bank of the Wading River to its intersection with the Mullica River and the Atlantic-Burlington County Zone No. 24: That portion of Burlington and Ocean Counties lying within a continuous line line; then east along the Atlantic-Burlington County line to the Atlantic Ocean, then north beginning at the intersection of Rt. 563 and Rt. 72; then southeast along Rt. 72 to its intersec- along the Atlantic Ocean to Rt. 37 in Seaside Heights Boro; then west along Rt. 37 to its inter- tion with the Garden State Parkway; then south along the Parkway to its intersection with section with the Garden State Parkway near Toms River. Then east to the Atlantic Ocean; Stage Road; then west along Stage Road to its intersection with Leektown Road; then west then north along the Atlantic Ocean to Rt. 37 in Seaside Heights Boro; then west along Rt. 37 along Leektown Road (which turns into Rt. 653) to its intersection with the Wading River; then to its intersection with the Garden State Parkway near Toms River, the point of beginning. south along the east bank of the Wading River to its intersection with the Mullica River and the The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Zone 58) is excluded from Zone 22, Atlantic-Burlington County line; then west along the north bank of the Mullica River to its inter- section with Rt. 563 near Green Bank; then north along Rt. 563 to its intersection with Rt. 72, Zone No. 23: That portion of Burlington, Atlantic and Camden Counties lying with a continu- the point of beginning. ous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 563 and the Mullica River at the Atlantic- Burlington County line near Green Bank; then north and west along the north bank of the Zone No. 25: That portion of Salem, Gloucester, Atlantic and Camden Counties lying within Mullica River to its intersection with Rt. 542 at Pleasant Mills; then west along Rt. 542 to its a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 54 and Rt. 40 near Buena; then west on intersection with Nescochague Creek; then northwest along Nescochague Creek to Great Rt. 40 to its intersection with Rt. 553; then north on Rt. 553 to its intersection with Rt. 610 Swamp Branch; then westward along Great Swamp Branch to its intersection with Rt. 206 (Aura Road); then southeast on Rt. 610 to its intersection with Rt. 655 (Fries Mill Road then (just south of the intersection of Rt. 206 and Middle Road); then north along Rt. 206 to its north on Rt. 655 to its intersection with Rt. 322; then west on Rt. 322 to its intersection with intersection with Albertson Brook (about 4 miles north of Hammonton); then westward along Rt. 47 at Glassboro; then north on Rt. 47 to its intersection with County Road 635 (Hurfville- Albertson Brook until it becomes Blue Anchor Brook; then westward along Blue Anchor Grenloch Road); then eastward on County Road 635 to its intersection with County Road Brook to its intersection with Rt. 30, near Cedar Ave., south of Ancora; then northwest along 705 (County House Road); then southeast along Rt. 705 to its intersection with County Road Rt. 30 to its intersection with Rt. 73; then north on Rt. 73 to its intersection with Rt. 534, 688 (Turnerville-Hickstown Road); then eastward along County Road 688 to its intersection Jackson Road; then east along Rt. 534 to its intersection with Atsion Road; then southeast on with County Road 689 (Berlin-Crosskeys Road); then northeast along County Road 689 to its Atsion Road to its intersection with Willow Grove Road; then northeast on Willow Grove Road intersection with Rt. 73 at Berlin; then south on Rt. 73 to its intersection with Rt. 30; then to its intersection with Rt. 541, Stokes Road; then southeast along Rt. 541 to its intersection southeast along Rt. 30 to its intersection with Blue Anchor Brook, just past Cedar Avenue, with Rt. 206; then north along Rt. 206 to its intersection with Forked Neck Road; then east south of Ancora; then eastward along Blue Anchor Brook until it becomes Albertson Brook at Fleming Pike; then eastward along Albertson Brook to its intersection with Rt. 206 (about four miles north of Hammonton); then south on Rt. 206 to its intersection with Great Swamp Hunting • Fishing • Archery • Clothing • Ammo Branch (just past the intersection of Rt. 206 and Middle Road); then eastward along Great Swamp Branch to its intersection with Nescochague Creek; then eastward along 218 Main St. (609) 296-3192 Nescochague Creek to Nescochague Lake, at Pleasant Mills; then westward along the north Rt. 9 West Creek Tips Over 5,000 Sq. and western shore of Nescochague Lake to its intersection with Hammonton Creek; then westward along Hammonton Creek to its intersection with Rt. 30 (White Horse Pike), near Open 7 Days Ft. of Shopping Pleasure Hammonton; then southeast on Rt. 30 to its intersection with Weymouth Road (Rts. 640- Hardware Pleasure 559); then southward on Weymouth Rd. to its intersection with the Atlantic City Expressway; then west along the Atlantic City Expressway to its intersection with Eighth Street; then south SHOTGUNS MUZZLE LOADERS AMMO along Eighth Street to its intersection with Rt. 322; then westward on Rt. 322 to its intersec- Benelli • Franchi Knight Kent tion with Rt. 54; then southward on Rt. 54 to its intersection with Rt. 40 near Buena, the point Browning Thompson Center Winchester of beginning. Zone 65 is excluded from Zone 25. Remington CVA • Rifles Remington Zone No. 26: That portion of Atlantic and Burlington Counties lying within a continuous line Other makes available Accessories Federal beginning at the intersection of Rts. 40 and 54 near Buena; then southeast on Rt. 40 to its intersection with Rt. 50; then north on Rt. 50 to its intersection with Rt. 322; then east on Rt. 322 to its intersection with Cologne Avenue; then north on Cologne Avenue to its intersection CLOTHING BOWS with Duerer Street; then east on Duerer Street to its intersection with Rt. 575; then northeast FOOTWEAR on Rt. 575 to its intersection with the Garden State Parkway; then north along the Garden Carhartt Dunham Mathews State Parkway to its intersection with the Mullica River and the Atlantic-Burlington County Walls Rocky • Sebago Hoyt • PSE line; then northwest along the south bank of the Mullica River to its intersection with Rt. 542 Browning Topline Browning at Pleasant Mills; then west on Rt. 542 to its intersection with Nescochague Creek at Complete Archery Pro Shop Pleasant Mills; then south along the west bank of Nescochaque Creek to Nescochaque Duofold Kobuk Full line of Archery Supplies Lake; then southwest along the western bank of Nescochaque Lake to its intersection with Hammonton Creek; then westward along Hammonton Creek to its intersection with Rt. 30 Hunting Supplies • Gun Safes • Parker Duck Boat Paint (White Horse Pike), near Hammonton; then south on Rt. 30 to its intersection with Weymouth Live & Frozen Bait • NJ License Agency Road (rts. 640-559); then south on Weymouth Rd to its intersection with the Atlantic City NJ Deer & Turkey Check In Station Expressway; then northwest along the Atlantic City Expressway to its intersection with Eighth WE BUY USED GUNS Street; then southwest along Eighth Street to its intersection with Rt. 322 (Black Horse Pike); then northwest along Rt. 332 to its intersection with Rt. 54; then southwest along Rt. 54 to its intersection with Rt. 40 at Buena, the point of beginning. The Atlantic County Park System (Zone 61) is excluded from Zone 26. Zone No. 27: That portion of Cumberland and Salem Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rts. 77 and 40 at Pole Tavern; then northwest on Rt. 40 to its intersection with Rt. 48; then west on Rt. 48 through Penns Grove to the Delaware River; then south along the east bank of the Delaware River to its intersection with the Salem Canal at Steel Shot • Magnums Deepwater; then eastward along the south bank of the Salem Canal to its intersection with 12 Gauge 2 3/4” • 1 1/4 oz. the Salem River; then southward along the west bank of the Salem River to its intersection $99 per case with Rt. 49 at Salem; then southeast on Rt. 49 to its intersection with Salem County Rt. 667 12 Gauge 3” • 1 3/8 oz. $11999 Case (Pecks Corner-Cohansey Rd.) at Pecks Corner; then eastward along Rt. 667 to its intersec- tion with Rt. 540; then east along Rt. 540 to its intersection with Rt. 77; then north on Rt. 77 to www.tipshardware.com its intersection with Rt. 40 at Pole Tavern, the point of beginning. Hardware • Moore Paints • Marine Supplies Zone No. 28: That portion of Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rts. 77 and 40 at Pole Tavern; then east on 50 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Zone Descriptions–continued

Rt. 40 to its intersection of Rt. 47 at Malaga; then south on Rt. Buckshutem Road (County Road 670); then northwest on the Delaware River, to Penns Grove, the point of beginning. 47 to its intersection of Rt. 49 in Millville; then west on Rt. 49 Buckshutem Road to its intersection with Cedarville Road Chester and Mond’s Islands lying in the Delaware River are to its intersection with Salem County Rt. 667 (Pecks Corner- (County Road 610); then southwest on Cedarville Road to its in this zone. Cohansey Road) at Pecks Corner; then eastward along Rt. intersection With Newport Centre Grove Road (County Road Zone No. 36: That portion of Bergen, Hudson, Essex, 667 to its intersection with Rt. 540; then east on Rt. 540 to its 629); then southwest on Newport Centre Grove Road to its Passaic, Morris, Union, Somerset and Middlesex Counties intersection with Rt. 77; then north on Rt. 77 to Pole Tavern, intersection with Rt. 553; then northwest along Rt. 553 to the lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of the point of beginning. Cohansey River at Fairton; then north on the east bank of the Rt. 202 and the New York State line near Suffern; then south Cohansey River to Bridgeton, the point of beginning. Zone No. 29: That portion of Salem and Cumberland on Rt. 202 to its intersection with Rt. 23 near Wayne; then Counties lying within a continuous line beginning with the Zone No. 32: Not designated. south on Rt. 23 to its intersection with Rt. 80; then southwest intersection of Rts. 77 and 49 at Bridgeton; then northwest on on Rt. 80 to its intersection with Rt. 511; then south on Rt. 511 Zone No. 33: Not designated. Rt. 49 to its intersection with Alloway Creek at Quinton; then to its intersection with Rt. 510; then west on Rt. 510 to its inter- southwest along the northern bank of the Alloway Creek to Zone No. 34: That portion of Cumberland and Cape May section with Rt. 124 at Morristown; then southeast on Rt. 124 its intersection with the Delaware River; then south along the Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- to its intersection with Rt. 82; then southeast along Rt. 82 to its east bank of the Delaware River to the Cohansey River; then section of Rt. 47 and Rt. 548 in Port Elizabeth; then east on intersection with Rt. 22; then southwest on Rt. 22 to its inter- along the northwest bank of the Cohansey River to Rt. 548 to its intersection with Rt. 49; then northwest on Rt. section with Rt. 287 near Somerville; then southeast on Rt. Bridgeton, the point of beginning. 49 to its intersection with the Tuckahoe River at Head of 287 to its intersection with Rt. 18 near South Bound Brook; River; then eastward along the south bank of the Tuckahoe then southeast on Rt. 18 to its intersection with the New Zone No. 30: That portion of Cumberland County lying within River and Atlantic-Cape May County line to Great Egg Jersey Turnpike; then north on the Turnpike to its intersection a continuous line beginning at Fairton on the Cohansey Harbor Bay; then continuing eastward along the Atlantic- with the Raritan River; then east along the north bank of the River; then west along the south bank of the Cohansey River Cape May County line to the Atlantic Ocean at the Great Egg Raritan River to Raritan Bay and the New York State line; then to the Delaware River; then southeast along the east bank of Harbor Inlet; then southeast along the Atlantic Ocean to north along the New York State line to Arthur Kill and west the Delaware River to the Maurice River; then north along the Delaware Bay; then north and west along the east bank of bank of the Hudson River; then west along the New Jersey- west bank of the Maurice River to Haleyville-Mauricetown Delaware Bay to the Maurice River; then north along the east New York border to the point of beginning near Suffern. Road (County Road 676); then west on Haleyville- bank of the Maurice River to Port Elizabeth and Rt. 548, the Mauricetown Road to its intersection with the Central Zone No. 37: That portion of Fort Dix Military Reservation, point of beginning. Railroad of New Jersey (C.R.R.N.J.); then west along the U.S. Dept. of the Army, designated as open for deer hunting, C.R.R.N.J. line to its intersection with Newport-Centre Grove Zone No. 35: That portion of Salem and Gloucester Counties lying within Burlington County. Road (County Road 629); then southwest on Newport- lying within a continuous line beginning at the east bank of Zone No. 38: That portion of Great Swamp National Wildlife Centre Grove Road to its intersection with Rt. 553, then the Delaware River at Penns Grove; then southeast on Rt. 48 Refuge, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, designated as open for northwest on Rt. 553 to Fairton, the point of beginning. to its intersection with Rt. 40; then southeast on Rt. 40 to its deer hunting, lying within Morris County. intersection with Rt. 553; then north on Rt. 553 to the inter- Zone No. 31: That portion of Cumberland County lying within section with Rt. 610 (Aura Road); then southeast on Rt. 610 Zone No. 39: That portion of Naval Weapons Station Earle, a continuous line beginning at the intersections of Routes 77 to its intersection with Rt. 47 at Clayton; then north on Rt. 47 U.S. Department of the Navy designated as open for deer and 49 at Bridgeton; then east on Rt. 49 to the Maurice River to its intersection with county Rt. 635 (Lambs Rd.) at hunting, lying within Monmouth County. near Millville; then south along the west bank of the Maurice Glassboro; the west or Rt. 635 to its intersection with Mantua River near Millville; then south along the west bank of the Zone No. 40: That portion of Naval Weapons Station Earle, Creek at Glassboro; then northwest along the Mantua Creek Maurice River to Buckshutem Creek; then west on the north Waterfront Section, U.S. Department of the Navy, designated to the Delaware River; then southwest along the east bank of bank of Buckshutem Creek to its intersection with as open for deer hunting, lying within Monmouth County. 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Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest 51 Zone Descriptions–continued

Zone No. 41: That portion of Hunterdon and Mercer intersection with Newport Centre Grove Road (County Road Bay and the Egg Harbor Township line on the Egg Harbor Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- 629); then southwest on Newport Centre Grove Road to its River; then northwest along the west bank of the Egg Harbor section of Rt. 31 and Rt. 202 at Ringoes; then south along Rt. intersection with the Central Railroad of New Jersey River to its intersection with Rt. 40 at Mays Landing; then 31 to its intersection with Rt. 546 at the Pennington traffic cir- (C.R.R.N.J.); then east on the C.R.R.N.J. line to its intersec- west on Rt. 40 to its intersection with Estell Ave; then south cle; then west along Rt. 546 to the Delaware River; then north tion with Haleyville Road (County Road 676) at Mauricetown on Estell Ave. to its intersection with Rt. 552 then southwest along east bank of Delaware River to its intersection with Rt. Station; then east on Haleyville Road to its intersection with on Rt. 552 to its intersection with the Tuckahoe River at 202; then north along Rt. 202 to the point beginning at the Maurice River at Mauricetown; then north along the west Milmay; then south along the east bank of the Tuckahoe Ringoes. bank of the Maurice River to the north bank of Buckshutem River to its intersection with Rt. 49 at Hunter’s Mill the point of beginning. The Atlantic County Park System (Zone 61) is Zone No. 42: That portion of Atlantic County lying within a Creek at Laurel Lake; then west along the north bank of excluded from Zone 46. continuous line beginning at the intersection of the south Buckshutem Creek to Buckshutem Road; then northwest on bank of the Mullica River and the Garden State Parkway; Buckshutem Road to its intersection with Cedarville Road, Zone No. 47: That portion of Gloucester, Atlantic and then south along the Garden State Parkway to its intersec- the point of beginning. Cumberland lying within a continuous line beginning at the tion with Rt. 575; then southwest along Rt. 575 to its inter- Zone No. 44: Not designated. intersection of Rts. 47 and 40 at Malaga; then southeast on section with Duerer Street; then west on Duerer Street to its Rt. 40 to its intersection with Estell Ave; then south on Estell intersection with Cologne Avenue; then south on Cologne Zone No. 45: That portion of Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape Ave to its intersection with Rt. 552; then southwest on Rt. 552 Avenue to its intersection with Rt. 322; then west on Rt. 322 May Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the to spur 552; then west on spur 552 to its intersection with Rt. to its intersection with Rt. 50; then south on Rt. 50 to its inter- intersection of Broad Street (Rt. 552 spur) and Delsea Drive 47 at Millville; then north on Rt. 47 to Malaga, the point of section with the Great Egg Harbor River at Mays Landing; (Rt. 47); then northeast along Rt. 552 spur to Rt. 552; then beginning. then south along the east bank of the Great Egg Harbor continuing northeast along Rt. 552 to its intersection with the Zone No. 48: That portion of Burlington County lying within a River to the Atlantic-Cape May County line in Great Egg Tuckahoe River at Milmay; then south along the west bank of continuous line beginning at the intersection of the New Harbor Bay; then eastward along the Atlantic-Cape May the Tuckahoe River to its intersection with Rt. 49 at Hunter’s Jersey Turnpike and Route 38 near Moorestown; then east County line to its intersection with the Atlantic Ocean at the Mill; then southeast on Rt. 49 to its intersection with Rt. 548; along Route 38 to its intersection with Route 530; then east Great Egg Harbor Inlet; then northeast along the Atlantic then west on Rt. 548 to its intersection with Delsea Drive (Rt. along Route 530 along the Pemberton by-pass to its intersec- Ocean to Great Bay; then west along the south shore of 47) and the Manumuskin River in Port Elizabeth; then west tion with the southern boundary of Fort Dix Military along the south bank of Manumuskin River to its intersection Great Bay to the confluence of Oyster Creek; then west Reservation; then northward along the western Fort Dix with the Maurice River; then north along the east bank of the along the south bank of the Mullica River; then west along boundary to its intersection with County Road 670; then east the south bank of the Mullica River to its intersection with the Maurice River to its intersection with Rt. 49 in Millville; then on County Road 670 to its intersection with Route 545 at Garden State Parkway, the point of beginning. The Edwin B. east on Rt. 49 to its intersection with Delsea Drive (Rt. 47); Wrightstown; then northwest on Route 545 which becomes Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Zones 56 and 57), the then north on Rt. 47 to its intersection with Broad Street (Rt. Farnsworth Avenue; then continuing northwest on Farnsworth Atlantic County Park System (Zone 61) and the Federal 552 spur), the point of beginning. Ave. to its intersection with W. Burlington Street; then south- Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center Zone No. 46: That portion of Atlantic County lying within a west on W. Burlington St. to its intersection with Interstate 295; (Zone 66) are excluded from Zone 42. continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 49 and the then north on Interstate 295 to its intersection with Crosswicks Zone No. 43: That portion of Cumberland County lying within Tuckahoe River at Hunter’s Mill; then southeast along Rt. 49 Creek at Bordentown; then west along the south bank of a continuous line beginning at the intersection of to its intersection with the Tuckahoe River and the Atlantic- Crosswicks Creek to its intersection with the Delaware River Buckshutem Road (County Road 670) and Cedarville Road Cape May County line at Head of River; then eastward along at Bordentown; then southwest along the east bank of the (County Road 610); then southwest on Cedarville Road to its the north bank of the Tuckahoe River to Great Egg Harbor (continued on page 58)

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Address: ______I request permission to enter your property for the following purpose: Vehicle Make ______Yr. _____ Color ______

______Vehicle Lic. No. ______No. in Party ______

Dates from: _____/_____/_____ to _____/_____/_____ Dates from: ______/______/______to ______/______/______

Limitations: ______Limitations:______

Hunter can hunt within 450 feet of buildings: ❑ Yes ❑ No Other licenses, tag no.:______

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The Partnership for Wildlife Zone Descriptions Volunteerism Platinum Visa¨ Card continued Delaware River to Route 541 at the City of Burlington; then southeast along Route 541 to its intersection with Interstate 295; then southwest along Interstate 295 to its intersection with Rancocas Creek; then east along Rancocas Creek to its intersection with the New Jersey Turnpike; then southwest along the New Jersey Turnpike to its intersection with Route 38, the point of beginning. New Bold and Burlington Islands lying in the Delaware River are in this zone. Zone No. 49: That portion of Gloucester, Camden and Burlington Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the mouth of Mantua Creek on the Delaware River; then northeast along the east bank of the Delaware River to Rt. 541 at the City of Burlington; then southeast along Rt. 541 to UB13 its intersection with Interstate 295; then southwest along I-295 to its intersection with Rancocas Creek; then east along the When you carry the Partnership for Wildlife Volunteerism Rancocas Creek to its intersection with the NJ Turnpike; then Platinum Visa card, you’ll carry more than just another credit southwest along the NJ Turnpike to its intersection with Rt. 73; then south along Rt. 73 to its intersection with County Road card. This is the only Visa card program that helps support 689 (Cross Keys Road) at Berlin; then southwest along important volunteer activities conducted by the New Jersey County road 689 to its intersection with County Road 688 Turnersville-Hickstown Road); then west along County road Division of Fish and Wildlife—at no additional cost to you. It’s an 688 to its intersection with County Road 705; then northwest along County Road 705 (County House Road) to its intersec- easy way to show your support, because each time you use your tion with County Road 635 (Grenlode-Hurfville Road); then card to make a purchase—a contribution will automatically be southwest on County Road 635 to its intersection with Mantua Creek; then northwest along Mantua Creek to its mouth at the made to supporting Division programs such as “Becoming an Delaware River, the point of beginning. Petty Island lying in the Outdoors-Woman” and “Take a Kid Hunting”. Delaware River is in this zone. Zone No. 50: That portion of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- TO APPLY CALL section of the New Jersey Turnpike and Rt. 522 near Jamesburg; then southeast on Rt. 522 to the intersection with Rt. 537 at Freehold; then southwest on Rt. 537 to the inter- 1-800-FIRST-USA section with business Rt. 33; then east on Rt. 33 to the inter- section with the western edge of the fenced boundary of the Earle Naval Weapons Depot; then north and east along the fenced boundary of the Earle Depot to the intersection of County Route 38 (Wayside Rd.) and Rt. 547 at the most eastern point of the fenced boundary of Naval Weapons What the deer like Station - Earle; then northeast on Rt. 547 to [its] the intersection with the Garden State Parkway; than north on the Garden State parkway to the intersection with Rt. 36 near more than corn, molasses! 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Zone No. 51: That portion of Monmouth and Ocean Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of SWEET DEER CORN Rt. 547 and Rt. 571 near Lakehurst; then southeast along Rt. 571 to the intersection with the Garden State Parkway; then Now available from your local Nutrena feed dealer south on the Garden State Parkway to its intersection with Rt. 37 near Toms River; then east along Rt. 37 to the Atlantic and participating sportsmen and hunting stores. Ocean; then north along the Atlantic coastline to the intersec- tion with Rt. 36 in Long Branch; then west on Rt. 36 to the Allen Feed & Pet Nelson Horse & Cattle Butterhof Farm Sply. intersection with the Garden State Parkway near Eatontown; then south on the parkway to the intersection with 547; then Tabernacle, N.J. Elmer, N.J. Egg Harbor, N.J. south on Rt. 547 to the intersection with county route 38 609-268-1191 856-358-1036 609-965-1198 (Wayside Road) at the eastern fenced boundary of Naval Weapons Station - Earle; then south along the eastern Circle T Feed Dambly’s Garden Ctr. Monmouth Feed Sply. fenced boundary of Naval Weapons Station - Earle to the intersection with Rt. 34; then south on Rt. 34 to the intersec- Vineland, N.J. Berlin, N.J. Farmingdale, N.J. tion with Tinton Falls Rd. and Rt. 33; then south on Tinton 856-696-1699 856-767-6883 732-938-4646 Falls Rd. to the intersection with Rt. 547 (Asbury Rd.); then 888-239-7663 south on Rt. 547 through Farmingdale to the intersection with Neshanic Station Feed R &R Feed Sply. Rt. 571, the point of beginning. Neshanic Station, N.J. Tuckerton, N.J. or call Zone No. 52: That portion of Fort Dix Military Reservation, 908-369-5131 609-296-3370 U.S. Dept. of the Army, designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Ocean County. Sergeantsville Feed & Grain Zone No. 53: That portion of Lakehurst Naval Air Sergeantsville, N.J. Engineering Center, U.S. Dept. of the Navy, designated as 609-397-0807 1-800-833-3372 open for deer hunting, lying within Ocean county. Zone No. 54: That portion of U.S Army Armament Research

58 New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest Vol. 15 No. 1 Aug. 2001 Zone Descriptions continued and Development Command (ARRADCOM), U.S. Dept. of Tenth Annual the Army, designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Morris County. Zone No. 55: That portion of Gloucester County lying within Governor’s a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rts. 47 and 322 at Glassboro; then east along Rt. 322 (County Rt. 536) to its intersection with Rt. 655 (Fries Mill Rd.); then south on Rt. 655 to its intersection with Rt. 610 (Academy Ave.); then west Surf Fishing on Rt. 610 to its intersection with Rt. 47 (Delsea Drive) at Clayton; then north along Rt. 47 to its intersection with Rt. 322 at Glassboro, the point of beginning. Zone No. 56: That portion of Edwin B. Forsythe National Tournament Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, located south of Stoney Hill Road, designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Atlantic County. Zone No. 57: That portion of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, located north of Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001 at Stoney Hill Road and south of the Mullica River, designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Atlantic County. Island Beach State Park 6 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Zone No. 58: Those portions of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, including the Barnegat Division, U.S. Dept. of Open to Individuals of All Ages the Interior, located north of the Mullica River, designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Burlington and Ocean Prizes • Free Gifts • Fishing Clinics Counties. Registration Required Zone No. 59: That portion of Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Salem County. Call NJ Fish & Wildlife at 908-637-4125 Zone No. 60: That portion of Round Valley Recreation Area, to Request Registration Brochure or Visit designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Hunterdon County. Our Web Site at: www.njfishandwildlife.com Zone No. 61: Those portions of the Atlantic County Park System, County of Atlantic, designated as open for deer Don’t Miss a Day Full of Family Fun hunting, lying within Atlantic County. Zone No. 62: Not designated. Zone No. 63: That portion of Salem County lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of the Salem Canal and the Delaware River at Deepwater; then eastward along the south bank of the Salem Canal to its intersection with the Salem River; then southward along the west bank of the Salem River to its intersection with Rt. 49 at Salem; then southeastward on Rt. 49 to its intersection with Alloway Creek at Quinton; then southwest along the northern bank of the Alloway Creek to its intersection with the Delaware River; then northward along the east bank of the Delaware River and New Jersey State line to Finns Point and Fort Mott State Park; then northward along the New Jersey State Line through Killcohook National Wildlife Refuge to the Delaware River; then northwest along the east bank of the Delaware River; then northwest ward along the east bank of the Delaware River and New Jersey State line to its intersection with the Salem Canal at Deepwater, the point of beginning. The Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (zone 59) is excluded from zone 63. Zone No. 64: That portion of Monmouth Battlefield State Park, designated as open for deer hunting, lying within Monmouth County. Zone No. 65: That portion of Camden and Gloucester Counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the inter- section of Rt. 322 and County Road Rt. 659 (Malaga-New Brooklyn Rd.) in Monroe Twp., Gloucester Co.; then northeast along Rt. 659 to its intersection with County Road Rt. 536 at New Brooklyn; then northward along Rt. 536 to its intersection with County Road Rt. 720 (Brooklyn-Blue Anchor Rd.); then southeast on Rt. 720 to its intersection with Rt. 73 near Blue Anchor; then southward along Rt. 73 to its intersection with Piney Hollow Rd.; then southwest along Piney Hollow Rd. to its intersection with Rt. 322; then west along Rt. 322 to its intersection with County Road Rt. 659, the point of beginning. Zone No. 66: Those portions of the Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center designat- ed as open for hunting, lying within Atlantic County. Zone No. 67: That portion of High Point State Park, located north and east of Deckertown Turnpike (Rt. 650), designated as open to hunting, lying within Sussex County.

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CAUTION! Connecticut Valley Arms Never use 5988 Peachtree Corners East ¥ Norcross, GA 30071 SMOKELESS POWDER in any muzzleloader 770.449.4687 ¥ www.CVA.com 2001-2002 Sunrise & Sunset, Trenton, New Jersey JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. Day Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 01 0722 0443 0709 0517 0632 0551 0542 0624 0458 0655 0431 0723 0433 0732 0457 0713 0527 0630 0556 0541 0629 0456 0703 0434 02 0722 0444 0708 0518 0631 0552 0541 0625 0457 0656 0431 0723 0434 0732 0458 0712 0528 0629 0557 0539 0630 0455 0704 0433 03 0722 0445 0707 0519 0629 0553 0539 0626 0456 0657 0431 0724 0434 0732 0459 0711 0529 0627 0558 0537 0631 0454 0705 0433 04 0722 0446 0706 0521 0627 0554 0538 0627 0455 0658 0430 0725 0435 0732 0500 0709 0530 0625 0559 0536 0632 0452 0706 0433 05 0722 0447 0705 0522 0626 0556 0536 0628 0453 0659 0430 0725 0436 0732 0501 0708 0531 0624 0600 0534 0634 0451 0707 0433 06 0722 0448 0704 0523 0624 0557 0534 0629 0452 0700 0430 0726 0436 0731 0502 0707 0532 0622 0601 0533 0635 0450 0707 0433 07 0722 0449 0702 0524 0623 0558 0533 0630 0451 0701 0430 0727 0437 0731 0503 0706 0533 0620 0602 0531 0636 0449 0708 0433 08 0722 0450 0701 0526 0621 0559 0531 0631 0450 0702 0429 0727 0437 0731 0504 0705 0534 0619 0603 0529 0637 0448 0709 0433 09 0721 0451 0700 0527 0620 0600 0530 0632 0449 0703 0429 0728 0438 0730 0505 0703 0535 0617 0604 0528 0638 0447 0710 0433 10 0721 0452 0659 0528 0618 0601 0528 0633 0448 0704 0429 0728 0439 0730 0506 0702 0535 0615 0605 0526 0639 0446 0711 0433 11 0721 0453 0658 0529 0616 0602 0527 0634 0447 0705 0429 0729 0440 0729 0507 0701 0536 0614 0606 0525 0641 0445 0712 0433 12 0721 0454 0657 0530 0615 0603 0525 0635 0446 0706 0429 0729 0440 0729 0508 0700 0537 0612 0607 0523 0642 0444 0712 0433 13 0721 0455 0656 0532 0613 0604 0523 0636 0445 0706 0429 0730 0441 0728 0509 0658 0538 0610 0608 0522 0643 0444 0713 0434 14 0720 0456 0654 0533 0612 0605 0522 0637 0444 0707 0429 0730 0442 0728 0510 0657 0539 0609 0609 0520 0644 0443 0714 0434 15 0720 0457 0653 0534 0610 0606 0520 0638 0443 0708 0429 0730 0442 0727 0511 0656 0540 0607 0610 0519 0645 0442 0715 0434 16 0719 0458 0652 0535 0608 0607 0519 0639 0442 0709 0429 0731 0443 0727 0512 0654 0541 0606 0611 0517 0646 0441 0715 0434 17 0719 0459 0650 0536 0607 0608 0517 0640 0441 0710 0429 0731 0444 0726 0512 0653 0542 0604 0612 0516 0647 0440 0716 0435 18 0719 0500 0649 0537 0605 0609 0516 0641 0440 0711 0429 0731 0445 0725 0513 0651 0543 0602 0613 0514 0649 0440 0717 0435 19 0718 0502 0648 0539 0604 0610 0514 0642 0439 0712 0429 0732 0446 0725 0514 0650 0544 0601 0614 0513 0650 0439 0717 0436 20 0718 0503 0646 0540 0602 0611 0513 0643 0439 0713 0430 0732 0447 0724 0515 0648 0545 0559 0615 0511 0651 0438 0718 0436 21 0717 0504 0645 0541 0600 0613 0512 0644 0438 0714 0430 0732 0447 0723 0516 0647 0546 0557 0617 0510 0652 0438 0718 0437 22 0716 0505 0644 0542 0559 0614 0510 0645 0437 0715 0430 0732 0448 0722 0517 0646 0547 0556 0618 0509 0653 0437 0719 0437 23 0716 0506 0642 0543 0557 0615 0509 0646 0436 0716 0430 0732 0449 0721 0518 0644 0548 0554 0619 0507 0654 0437 0719 0438 24 0715 0507 0641 0544 0555 0616 0507 0647 0436 0716 0431 0733 0450 0721 0519 0643 0549 0552 0620 0506 0655 0436 0720 0438 25 0714 0509 0639 0546 0554 0617 0506 0648 0435 0717 0431 0733 0451 0720 0520 0641 0550 0551 0621 0505 0656 0436 0720 0439 26 0714 0510 0638 0547 0552 0618 0505 0649 0435 0718 0431 0733 0452 0719 0521 0639 0551 0549 0622 0503 0657 0435 0720 0440 27 0713 0511 0636 0548 0550 0619 0503 0650 0434 0719 0432 0733 0453 0718 0522 0638 0552 0547 0623 0502 0659 0435 0721 0440 28 0712 0512 0635 0549 0549 0620 0502 0652 0433 0720 0432 0733 0454 0717 0523 0636 0553 0546 0624 0501 0700 0435 0721 0441 29 0711 0513 0634 0550 0547 0621 0501 0653 0433 0721 0432 0733 0454 0716 0524 0635 0554 0544 0626 0459 0701 0434 0721 0442 30 0710 0515 0546 0622 0459 0654 0432 0721 0433 0732 0455 0715 0525 0633 0555 0542 0627 0458 0702 0434 0721 0442 31 0709 0516 0544 0623 0432 0722 0456 0714 0526 0632 0628 0457 0722 0443 Eastern Standard Time U. S. Naval Observatory Washington, DC 20392-5420 Add one hour for daylight time, if and when in use.

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