DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - New Jersey's Wildlife. New Jersey's Wildlife Management Areas by Paul Tarlowe Wildlife Education Specialist June, 1999 (updated 4/10) Have you ever noticed diamond-shaped signs posted on trees or fence posts along country roads?
Scattered throughout New Jersey are parcels of state land often overlooked by those seeking out wild places to explore. These multiple-use public lands are Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), administered by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Purchased with funds from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, state waterfowl stamps and through the Green Acres Program, the Wildlife Management Area System encompassed more than 326,000 acres in 120 areas acres statewide by April, 2010. The division works closely with Green Acres, as well as non-profit conservation organizations, to acquire and manage these lands to benefit people and wildlife. Hunting and fishing enthusiasts will find WMAs ideal for their use. Activities other than hunting and fishing can also be pursued on management areas. DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Online Field Guide for Rep.
DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Wildlife in New Jersey. State Wildlife Grants Reports, 2012-2013Habitat Work to Continue At Sparta Mt.
WMA Forest Management Activities At Weldon Brook WMA To Benefit Imperiled SpeciesRehabilitated Bald Eagle Released Highlighting State’s Resurgence of Birds of Prey - DEP News Release, 3/11/14 Living With Deer In NJ SurveyFundraising Campaign to Save Peregrine Webcam - Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ Website NJ Wildlife & Conservation Conference - June 6-8 - Conference Website From One to 135 - New Jersey's Bald Eagle Success Story (US FWS Site) Canada Goose Control Information (pdf, 30kb) New Jersey Wildlife Viewing Guide Available Despite being the most densely populated state in the nation, and the fifth smallest in area, New Jersey provides habitat for an incredible number and diversity of wildlife species. New Jersey lies at the southern edge of the range of many "northern" species and the northern edge of the range of many "southern" species.
DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Merchandise - N.J. Wildlif. The New Jersey DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife proudly unveiled the second edition of its New Jersey Wildlife Viewing Guide at the national Watchable Wildlife Conference in Avalon, New Jersey on October 7, 2009.
The completely revised Guide is a key to opening a window on the world of watching wildlife in New Jersey and provides detailed descriptions of 104 of the state's best places to see wildlife. The Guide leads readers on an exploration of New Jersey's distinct landscapes, diverse habitats, and unique flora and fauna. Beautiful, full-color photographs proclaim New Jersey's natural grandeur and provide snapshots of what awaits visitors at each viewing site.
A three-tiered rating system alerts readers to those must-see locations throughout the state. Other features include driving directions, amenities, trail information, contact information and web addresses. Purchase your Wildlife Viewing Guide online at www.conservewildlifenj.org/store/books/. DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Herp Atlas Project. NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Waterfowl and Migratory. Due to the migratory nature of waterfowl, the research and management activities of the Division's Waterfowl Ecology and Management Program are generally conducted on a flyway or continental scale requiring the participation of numerous state, provincial, federal (US and Canadian) and non-government partners.
New Jersey is a member of the Atlantic Flyway Council (AFC), which provides the means to participate in promulgating annual hunting regulations and long-term management plans in cooperation with partner states and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The primary objective of the Division's Waterfowl Program is to work in a cooperative manner with the numerous government and non-government agencies responsible for the populations and habitats of migratory game birds.
In cooperation with the AFC and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, several surveys are conducted each year to measure waterfowl population parameters. What Do I Need To Hunt Migratory Birds In New Jersey? 1.